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 Drummond Street Services QFamily is a specialist support service for LGBTIQA+ parents, carers, prospective parents and rainbow families at every stage of family life. Part of Drummond Street Services and Queerspace, QFamily provides inclusive, affirming and family-centred support designed to strengthen wellbeing, relationships and connection across the whole family. Their approach is grounded in […]
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 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.
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.
By Transgender Victoria This is one organisation’s template for parental leave. Other organisation’s may chose to not use these terms, and opt instead for “birthing” and “non birthing” or have the same leave available to all new parents. This is just an example of workplace policies that support parents, regardless of gender, who assumes the […]
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.
By PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia) New and expecting parents who have used assisted reproductive technologies such as IVF (invitro fertilisation) have often been on a long journey to become pregnant. You can feel like you are emotionally running on empty as you start your pregnancy and enter parenthood. This resource offers practical tips […]
By PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia) Many parents go through profound changes during the transition to parenthood. While experiences may be similar, some aspects of pregnancy, birth, and early parenting can feel more intense for people who are neurodivergent. People with autism and/or attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) can face unique challenges due to […]
By PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia) Becoming a new dad is a life-changing event. The father’s role in the family has changed dramatically over the past few decades. Today, dads are much more involved, both in the practicalities of parenting and in building their relationship with their baby. Many new dads experience some trouble […]
By PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia) PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia – supports the mental health of parents and families during pregnancy and in their first year of parenthood. PANDA recognises that becoming a parent is a big transition. It can impact your personal identity, family dynamics and relationships with yourself, your […]
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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.