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Browse trusted resources, services and support for LGBTQIA+ parents, carers and families at every stage of family life.

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Supporting young people through parental separation

By Headspace This resource provides information on supporting young people through separation and divorce following the breakdown of a relationship between parents or primary carers. It explores how family separation can affect children and young people emotionally, socially and practically, while offering guidance on maintaining routines, encouraging open communication and helping young people feel safe, […]

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Minus18 Discord: A Safe Online Community for LGBTQIA+ Teens

By Minus18 The Minus18 Discord server is a safe, moderated online community for LGBTQIA+ young people aged 13 to 19. The server offers a welcoming space to make new friends, play games, share stories, ask questions and simply hang out with other young people who understand and celebrate diverse identities. Moderated by the Minus18 team, […]

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Bits and Bods: Inclusive sex education webseries

By Bits and Bods Bits and Bods is a web series for teens about sex, bodies and relationships, and all the awkward bits in between. It tackles topics that are often overlooked in traditional sex education, utilising queer-led perspectives to create a safe, educational space where young people can access honest, inclusive and evidence-informed information. […]

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1800 My Options – Sexual and Reproductive Health Information

By Women’s Health Victoria 1800 My Options is a free, confidential service that helps people across Victoria access trusted information about sexual and reproductive health. Delivered by Women’s Health Victoria, the service supports women (including cis and trans women), gender diverse people and healthcare professionals by providing accurate, evidence-based information and referrals to appropriate services […]

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Community for Rainbow Dads and Their Families

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 […]

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Q+Law – Free Legal Support for LGBTIQA+SB Communities

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 […]

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Parents Empowering Rainbow Kids (PERK)

By Sunbury Cobaw Community Health Parents Empowering Rainbow Kids (PERK) is a peer support network for parents and carers of LGBTQIA+ young people up to the age of 25. Delivered by WayOut in partnership with Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, PERK provides a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental space where parents can connect with others, share […]

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Rural Rainbows – LGBTQIA+ Youth Group in the Yarra Ranges

By EACH Rural Rainbows is a free, peer-led social group for LGBTQIA+ young people and allies aged 12–25 living in the Yarra Ranges. Delivered by EACH, the program provides a safe, welcoming and inclusive space where young people can build friendships, explore their identities and connect with others who understand their experiences, particularly in regional […]

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Pride in Place – Safe Housing Support for LGBTQIA+ People

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 […]

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WithRespect – Family Violence Support for LGBTIQA+ Communities

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 […]

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The Village – online support for parents of gender diverse children

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 […]

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QHub – Safe Spaces for LGBTIQA+ Young People and Families

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 […]

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