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, […]
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.
By Rainbow FamiliesAuthored by Jacqui Tomlins Rainbow Families Australia researcher Jacqui Tomlins has put together this guide for trans and gender diverse parents, with a focus on personal stories of parents, their partners and children. These stories provide practical advice and answers. They also offer the opportunity for identification and a strength that comes from […]
By Beanstalk Mums Written by a Victorian-based infertility psychologist, Lisa Ransome, this article provides an overview of the key medical, legal, and practical considerations for single people pursuing pregnancy using a sperm donor, including donor options, conception methods, and associated risks and benefits to support informed decision-making.
Better Health Channel Public Fertility Care is now available to eligible Victorians who want to start or grow their families. The Public Fertility Care service model is focused on improving access for people who currently have limited access to private services, such as people who need donor services or altruistic surrogacy support, such as LGBTIQA+ […]
Recognising that families are more than mums and dads is essential to creating an inclusive society for all families. It’s hard not to want to be a part of that, right? Michelle Jeffries is a queer researcher, educator and mum. Michelle’s doctoral research centred on the experiences of gender and sexuality diverse parents in their […]
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