Resources

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 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 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 […]

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, […]