By Headspace This resource provides information on supporting young people through separation and divorce following the breakdown of a relationship between parents or primary carers. It explores how family separation can affect children and young people emotionally, socially and practically, while offering guidance on maintaining routines, encouraging open communication and helping young people feel safe, […]
By Victorian Inclusion Agency Raising Children Without Gender Stereotypes is a practical poster from UK campaign Let Toys Be Toys featuring 20 simple, everyday ideas to help parents and caregivers challenge gender stereotypes from an early age. Available via the Victorian Inclusion Agency, this free resource is ideal for families, educators and anyone supporting children’s […]
By Rainbow Dads Victoria Rainbow Dads Victoria is a volunteer-run community that brings together rainbow dads, prospective dads and their families from across Victoria. Since 2016, the organisation has created opportunities for connection, friendship and mutual support, helping families build lasting relationships with others who share similar experiences of parenting and family life. Run by […]
By Fitzroy Legal Service in partnership with Queerspace Q+Law is a free specialist legal service providing safe, inclusive and affirming legal advice to LGBTIQA+SB (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual, sistergirl and brotherboy) people across Victoria. Delivered by Justice Q in partnership with community legal services, Q+Law recognises the unique legal issues that can […]
By Sunbury Cobaw Community Health Parents Empowering Rainbow Kids (PERK) is a peer support network for parents and carers of LGBTQIA+ young people up to the age of 25. Delivered by WayOut in partnership with Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, PERK provides a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental space where parents can connect with others, share […]
By Queerspace (Drummond Street Services), VincentCare, Uniting and Family Access Network (FAN) Pride in Place is a specialist housing and homelessness service supporting LGBTQIA+ people, couples and families across Victoria who are experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, or living in housing that is unsafe, insecure or unaffordable. The service provides affirming, person-centred support that […]
By Queerspace (Drummond Street Services) WithRespect is a specialist family violence service supporting LGBTIQA+ people, families and communities across Victoria. Delivered by Queerspace, the service recognises that family violence can affect people of all genders, sexualities and relationships, and provides inclusive, affirming support tailored to the unique experiences of LGBTIQA+ communities. WithRespect offers free case […]
By Queerspace (Drummond Street Services) The Village is a free, seven-week online support program from Queerspace for parents and caregivers of gender diverse, trans and gender non-conforming children. The program creates a safe, supportive space for parents to connect with others navigating similar experiences, ask questions and explore the emotions, uncertainties and joys that can […]
By Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Gender Service provides specialist, family-centred care for children and adolescents who are trans or gender diverse. The service supports the physical and mental health and wellbeing of young people, recognising that being trans or gender diverse is part of the natural spectrum of human diversity. […]
By Jacqui Tomlins Whether you’re just starting your family-building journey or navigating school, adolescence or everyday parenting, this resource brings together the lived experience and collective wisdom of Australia’s rainbow family community. Partially funded by Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority (VARTA) and published in 2015, the resource kit for Rainbow Families shares practical advice, real […]
By Student Wellbeing Hub/Framework The Student Wellbeing Hub is an Australian Government initiative developed by Education Services Australia to support student wellbeing, safety and positive relationships in schools. Working with educators, researchers, wellbeing experts and industry partners, the Hub provides evidence-based resources that help schools create inclusive learning environments where all students can thrive. Built […]
By Steff Fenton Steff is a pastor, author and speaker who happens to be transgender. They have put together resources and written a book titled ‘gender expansive faith’. This can be helpful for religious families who have transgender family members.
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Rainbow Families is based on the lands of the Yaluk-ut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We acknowledge that our work takes place on lands that are under colonial occupation and that sovereignty has never been ceded. We hope to pay our deepest respects to Boon Wurrung elders, past and present, and wish to extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People across this Country we know as Australia.