Co-Feeding and Induced Lactation for Transgender Parents
By Australian Breastfeeding Association
By Australian Breastfeeding Association
By Gidget Foundation Australia Postpartum depression (PPD) is a challenging and often isolating experience that can affect any new parent, including parents in the LGBTQIA+ community. This guide explores the unique experiences that may contribute to perinatal mental health challenges for rainbow families, including the emotional and practical complexities of family building, navigating healthcare systems […]
By Gidget Foundation Australia This fact sheet provides information about common experiences, support needs and ways to support yourself and others during the perinatal period. Developed by Gidget Foundation Australia, it recognises that while rainbow families share many of the same joys and challenges as other parents, they may also face additional considerations when planning […]
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 Families Rainbow Families Victoria Playgroups connect LGBTQIA+ parents, carers, prospective parents and their children through welcoming, inclusive playgroups across Victoria. Whether you’re looking to meet other rainbow families, build local friendships or find a supportive community for your child, these playgroups provide a relaxed space where families can connect, play and share experiences. […]
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 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 Drummond Street Services Ready Steady Family is a free, wraparound support program from Drummond Street Services for expecting parents, new parents and caregivers navigating the transition to parenthood. Recognising that pregnancy and the early years of parenting can bring both joy and significant emotional, physical and practical changes, the program provides compassionate, evidence-based support […]
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 […]
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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.