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, Cafs and Wellways QHub is a free, co-designed mental health and wellbeing service supporting LGBTIQA+ young people up to the age of 25 and their families across Geelong, Ballarat and the Surf Coast. Delivered by Queerspace in partnership with Cafs and Wellways, QHub provides safe, affirming spaces where young people can […]
By YSAS, Odyssey House Victoria and Drummond Street Services The Zone is a free, inclusive alcohol and other drugs (AOD) support program for young people aged 12–25 and their families. Delivered in partnership by YSAS, Odyssey House Victoria and Drummond Street Services, the program provides specialist support for LGBTQIA+, African and Pasifika young people through […]
By Drummond Street Services (in)Visible is a free, community-led program from Drummond Street Services created by and for young queer, trans and intersex people of colour (QTIPOC) aged 16–25. Designed for young people from culturally, ethnically and religiously diverse backgrounds, the program recognises that identity is intersectional and provides a welcoming space where participants can […]
By Drummond Street Services Queerspace Youth is a free, peer-led program from Drummond Street Services designed for LGBTQIA+ young people aged 16–25, including those who are queer, trans, intersex, gender diverse or questioning their identity. The program provides a welcoming, affirming space where young people can connect with others who share similar experiences, build friendships […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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.
By Merri Health Family Foundations is a free parenting relationship program. Having a baby can be extremely joyful but also stressful on the best of relationships. The program is fun and interactive. Family Foundations is evidence based and aims to strengthen the parenting team by building skills around emotional regulation, stress management, conflict resolution, attachment, […]
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