As mentioned above you are part of a REVOLUTION, a long awaited revolt to the birth trauma rise and a taking back of the our bodies and our babies.

Here at Saint Majella we want empowered, connected and supported mothers and families. Birthing Their Way, whatever that may look like.

Birth Your Way looks to be the first of many community gatherings that will focus on making the maze that can be finding the care providers you need and want more streamlined.

In the spirit of the day we welcome our Saints and the attendees to show up in full individuality, vulnerability, curious to learn from and mingle with your local community. BYW is a safe space for you to be uniquely you. All are welcome in the Saint Majella tribe.

Birth Your Way is first of its kind on the Mornington Peninsula, which naturally means we need to educate guests on what exactly this event will entail. We want to reach the widest audience of people on their journey from conception to birth, this is where YOU can help.

In the lead up to the event we will be tagging your business instagram. This is both to promote you, our Saint, and also for you to reshare the post to reach your followers.

We would appreciate any and all tagging of @SaintMajella and #birthyourway There will be story and post graphics sent to you via instagram for you to use in your promotion of BYW. Feel free to also create your own to talk about your own offering and tag us so we can reshare. Thank you for your support in this. With your help we can make a supported motherhood a NORMAL motherhood.

Birth My Way will take place on Sunday the 28th April 2024, at Tanglewood Estate.

Saints are invited to arrive from

A schedule of activities on offer for guests will be uploaded to our website once finalised. This is currently being developed.

Please take the time to make sure you have all the necessary paperwork before the fair. We have been advised by Mornington Peninsula Shire that the following is necessary for any Saint wishing to sell any food (fresh, cooked or packaged etc) and beverage providers at MOAF. Any food-based business should already have the first two of these.

A food business registration with Mornington Peninsula Shire

A food handling registration certificate

Registration with FoodTrader https://foodtrader.vic.gov.au/ (https://foodtrader.vic.gov.au/) for selling produt off-site (ie not where the food/drink is produced. This is a free registration.

If you are unsure what documentation you need please contact the Mornington Peninsula Shire Environmental Health Team on 1300 850 600 for more information.

Once you have the proper documentation please provide this to Saint Majella via email (hello@saintmajella.com) and also make sure you have copies on market day as Health Officers may ask to site them.

Saint Majella holds no responsibility for loss of trade if proper documentation is not held. No refunds will be available for loss of trade if current documentation is not held.

Public liability insurance is held by Saint Majella for any incidents arising in the common areas of MOAF including corridors, walkways, stage, front and rear entrances, toilets etc.

This does not, unfortunately, cover any incidents that occur in each Saint’s space. As such, if your current insurance does not cover off-site events, we recommend the purchase of public liability insurance for the day. There are many options for “stall holder insurance” via the web.

If you are running late on the day please text Melissah on 0419 428 198 by 8:30am.

You are more than welcome to leave your car in the car park for the duration of the fair. We would, however, appreciate leaving as many spots for incoming mothers and parents. So if you arrive early and don’t mind parking further away, that would be helpful.

MOAF is a plastic bag free market! So if you’re planning to offer bags please ensure they comply.

BYO water bottle and coffee cup to reduce waste on day.

Strictly no dogs or other animals are allowed at MOAF at any time. This is a strict condition of our lease and must be upheld. Furthermore, children will be in attendance and this will further ensure their safety.

Pack up can commence from 2:45pm but official closing time is 3pm. We have a strict vacate time of 4pm and have been asked to lock the doors behind us by this time. And so we shall be running around like headless chickens no doubt.

Being largely indoors, MOAF is an all weather event. However, in the event of extreme weather or other force majeure circumstances we will contact you via your nominated email address to let know of any cancellations or reduced hours. It is unlikely a decision will be made before midday on the day prior to the fair to ensure we have the most up to date weather reports.

Keep an eye on our social media pages for instant updates or changes otherwise await direct contact.

With so many things already to do, hopefully this little list of things to remember on MOAF day will make loading up the car a tiny bit easier!

• Furniture: A table & chairs are available for you to use. Please bring any other furniture to fit into your 2x2m space.

• Your stock - I know this one is pretty obvious, but I’m sure it could happen!!

• Stall set-up/display – all the elements you need to present your business and/or products beautifully eg. tablecloths, shelves etc.

• A float - If you’re selling anything on the day, make sure you can offer change. a good mix is best – it's better to have too much than too little.

• Signage – You’ll want to let people know who you are and also any additional smaller signs you may want to explain your products, services or pricing.

• Business cards or flyers– so important! A cost effective option for business cards is thru www.vistaprint.com.au

• Phone - to use throughout the day to post on your social media pages and for your mobile payment system if you have one.

• Mobile payment system – if different to your phone eg. paypal reader.

• Bags for any purchases

• Calculator - if you are as bad at math as I am!

• Receipt/notebook & pen – if you would like to keep track of your sales/leads through the day.

• Scissors, sticky tape, safety pins and blu tack – you just never know!

• Hand sanitizer It’s a whole new world!

• An enormous smile – You should be so proud of being a Saint at MOAF and what you have created and are offering – well done you!

Print out copy here

MOAF has two emergency evacuation points.

Emergency Evacuation Point 1 is located at the front entrance. Exit through the main entrance and assemble in the car pack (pictured on the map). Please see image below for further reference.

Site evacuation 2 is located at the rear of the building.

See site map below for emergency exits and assembly point.

Emergency Evacuation Procedure:

On instruction from the Saint Majella staff, immediately cease all activity and secure personal valuables.

Assist any person in immediate danger, but only if safe to do so.

Act in accordance with directions given by Saint Majella staff and evacuate the market area immediately.

Assist with the evacuation of disabled occupants.

Move calmly to the nominated evacuation assembly area and do not leave the evacuation assembly area until further instructions or the all clear has been given.

Follow the instructions of relevant emergency services personnel and Saint Majella staff.

At all times, exits, doors and corridors are to be kept clear so that they can be immediately used in the event of an emergency.

First aid is available on-site if required. Celeste and Melissah both have First Aid Certificates.

In the event of an accident/emergency please immediately contact Celeste on 0448 335 789. Please only call this number on the day if it is an emergency, otherwise text is preferred.

We would love to thank you for being part of MOAF and look forward to a long and supportive relationship with you and your business for many more fairs to come.

If you have any queries or concerns before MOAF please feel free to email us at hello@saintmajella.com (preferred contact).

Well, that’s quite enough yabbering from us! We greatly look forward to meeting you and sharing our common goals in creating this village for our Mornington Peninsula mothers…

Best regards,

Mel & Cel

Phone - 0419 428 198 (market day mobile)

Email - hello@saintmajella.com

Web - www.saintmajella.com

Social Media

www.facebook.com/saintmajella

www.instagram.com/saintmajella

Hashtags -

#moaf #revolutionarymotherhood

Please make sure you take all bulky rubbish/boxes home with you after the market.

AND FINALLY… We hope that you have a successful day full of smiles, new friends and fans!

Ahead of our online directory being live, here is a current list of our Saints:

• Howl Magazine

• Queer Doula

• Sage Mamma

• Rebalance Wellness

• Holistic Lactation Consultant / Possums Sleep

• The Postpartum Pantry

• Mornington Chinese Medicine

• Avocado Baby

• Peninsula Women’s Physio

• Katie’s Babies

• Mt Eliza Chiropractic

• Pohss Studio

• Rasasara Skinfood

• Autism Collective

• Nouri

• A Mama is Born

• Mama by Willowfit

• Kind.er Counselling

• Atma Mama

• Indi and Ivy Skin Care

• Maddy’s babysitting

• Jane Pincott Integrative Health

• Earthy Mama

• Sophie Saba Coaching

• Foundation Bulk Foods

• Grace Miano Miscarriage Practitioner

• Parents Work Collective

• Love Intimo

• Mt Martha Chiropractic

• Mums with Wings / Kids with Wings

• Studio Paradise

• The Living Doula

• Womb Room

• Ready-Or-Not Podcast

• Bridget Wood

• Julie Tenner

• Rafferty Hallows

• Sally Goodall