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Trans Fertility Resource Library

By Trans Fertility Co. Trans Fertility Co. was created by trans community members to make the world of fertility easier to understand and navigate. This library includes articles on trans healthcare and fertility treatment. Note: This is an American resource.

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Guide to healthy relationships for trans, gender diverse & non-binary young people

By Transcend Relationships should be fun, and exciting. They should affirm you and make you feel good about yourself. In a healthy relationship, you should feel safe to talk about the topics covered in this guide. Developed by Transcend Australia, this is relevant for people entering and re-entering dating.

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How to support LGBTIQ+ families in your community

By Raising Children Network Social and emotional support from friends and family is one of the most important ways that all parents and families get a sense of belonging. Parents and families also feel that they belong when they’re part of a supportive neighbourhood network or can get involved in the community – for example, by […]

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School workshops for Minus18

Minus18This national organisation supports LGBTIQA+ young people by raising awareness and providing education and peer programs. They run digital workshops for teachers and school staff, so you can support your LGBTQIA+ students and their families.

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Talking with your child about sexuality and gender identity

By Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission The Commission has developed a booklet, talking with your child about sexuality and gender identity, to support parents and caregivers to have good conversations with teens and young adults about topics like gender and sexuality, and how they can support them to be happy, healthy and safe. In […]

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A guide for schools: supporting trans, gender diverse or non-binary students

By Transcend Australia This guide includes information on supporting Trans, Gender Diverse or Non-binary Students to affirm their gender. These resources have been designed so they can be used at any school, regardless of whether the school is Government, Independent/Catholic, Primary or Secondary. These resources can be used by families, young people and schools to […]

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Supporting your trans, gender diverse or non-binary child at school

By Transcend AustraliaThis guide is for parents and carers who want to support their trans, nonbinary and gender diverse children in school. It offers understanding, resources, and practical advice. Transcend are a not-for-profit organisation who support Australian families and their trans, gender diverse and non-binary children and young people.

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Trans and gender diverse parents guide by Rainbow Families

By Rainbow FamiliesAuthored by Jacqui Tomlins Rainbow Families Australia researcher Jacqui Tomlins has put together this guide for trans and gender diverse parents, with a focus on personal stories of parents, their partners and children. These stories provide practical advice and answers. They also offer the opportunity for identification and a strength that comes from […]

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Challenging the Mum/Dad binary

Recognising that families are more than mums and dads is essential to creating an inclusive society for all families. It’s hard not to want to be a part of that, right? Michelle Jeffries is a queer researcher, educator and mum. Michelle’s doctoral research centred on the experiences of gender and sexuality diverse parents in their […]

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