By Department of Health, Disability and Ageing This guide helps lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender-diverse, and intersex (LGBTI) elders express their needs, preferences and rights when accessing aged care services. Developed by the Australian Government, it empowers older LGBTI people to advocate for respectful, inclusive and person-centred care while helping them understand what to […]
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 Victorian Equal Opportunity Commission in collaboration with the Raising Children Network Talking with your child about sexuality and gender can feel daunting, but open, supportive conversations can make a profound difference to a young person’s wellbeing. Developed by the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission in partnership with Raising Children Network, this guide […]
By Victorian Inclusion Agency This practical checklist helps early childhood education and care services create welcoming, inclusive environments where every family feels seen, respected and valued. Designed to support reflection and continuous improvement, it encourages educators and leaders to assess their current practices, identify opportunities for greater inclusion, and build confidence in supporting rainbow families […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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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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.