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Welcome to the Rainbow Families blog, where we share resources, thoughts, and news about everything going on in the Rainbow Families community!
What’s Happening with the Laws around Religious Freedom?
12.09.2019
At the end of August, the Morrison Government released draft legislation that would provide new privileges to people of faith, and override existing protections from discrimination for LGBTIQ+ peop...
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A new resource for our kids, by our kids
29.08.2019
Hello kids of Rainbow Families! We are a group of social work students from ACU - Malory, Emma, Mikaela, Christos and Ama. As part of our studies we have been asked to work with you to create a b...
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The drag queen who reads stories to kids
08.08.2019
One of our favourite Drag Queens, and regular Drag Story Time host Hannah Conda talked to Junkee about why Drag Story Time is so important to her.
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Finding Identity On Their Terms
17.07.2019
The fabulous Dr. Red Ruby Scarlet has been at it again. Talking all things queer in Early Childhood Education. Check out her latest article published in Every Child Magazine last month. Download t...
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50+ LGBTIQ organisations and Allies support affirming Religious Discrimination Bill
17.07.2019
More than 50 LGBTIQ+ and ally organisations including Rainbow Families have released a joint statement in support of an affirming Religious Discrimination Act. Anna Brown, CEO of Equality Australia...
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Volunteer Profile Cathy
14.07.2019
Meet Cathy Brown - Rainbow Families Committee Member, and head of the Advocacy Subcommittee. I have two kids, aged 5 and 8. As of April this year I have a wife. My kids have four parents, 6 grand...
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Volunteer Profile Nick
11.07.2019
Nick got involved with Rainbow Families when one of his lawyers asked if RF could get some commercial advice about becoming an incorporated association and managing its bank account. DTL facil...
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Volunteer Profile Dror
11.07.2019
When Dror became a parent he realised he didn't have many gay friends with children, and didn't know many other non traditional families. He decided to join Gay Dads NSW, a social and support group...
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Postnatal Depression Video
05.07.2019
Rainbow Families is excited to share an amazing video created by our community for our community about postnatal depression in our community. This project has been ongoing for a number of years wi...
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Religious Freedom Discrimination Bill
05.07.2019
You may have seen the news of late the Government will be introducing new laws to protect people of faith from discrimination.But there are also concerns from some in the LGBTIQA+ community that so...
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