Resources for families
Have you lost a baby? Learn about the support of Pink Elephants.
Supporting LGBTQ+ Families Through Pregnancy Loss & Fertility Challenges Pink Elephants offers compassionate peer support, resources, and advocacy for anyone affected by early pregnancy loss or fertility struggles. We recognise that these...
Read MoreHow to Advocate for Your Rainbow Family
Why LGBTQ+ Family Advocacy is Important Advocating or speaking up is vital for educating others, reducing discrimination, and creating positive change. When we advocate for ourselves and our families, we bring attention...
Read More24/7 LGBT+ Breastfeeding Education Module
Are you be welcoming your baby soon and you want to be prepared? This online module will provide you with information and resources to help prepare you for breastfeeding and the early...
Read MoreFamily Diversity Resources and Books 0 to 3 yrs.
Children’s books and implementation resource All families are different. Children from diverse families, including those with LGBTQ+ parents, experience increased disadvantage and suffering. All education and care services need to be proactive...
Read MoreFamily Diversity Books and Resources 3 to 6 yrs.
Family Diversity Book and Resources Children’s books and implementation resource All families are different. Children from diverse families, including those with LGBTQ+ parents, experience increased disadvantage and suffering. All education and care...
Read MoreLittle Rainbows
The Rainbow Families Youth Council created this resource in hopes that other children of Rainbow Families can feel connected, and to celebrate the diversity in our lives.
Read MoreMilk Feeding
Our Breastfeeding, chest feeding and human milk feeding guide has all the information for LGBTQ+ parents to give their baby the best start in life.
Read MoreEarly Years Guide
So they sent you home with a baby but no instruction book? This guide is for you! Specifically written for LGBTQ+ parents it covers the trials and triumphs of caring for babies...
Read MoreProtective Skills - Parents Guide
We all want our kids to feel safe - POSH is a practical guide to helping them feel protected.
Read MoreSeparation Support Guide
When a relationship breaks down, this guide provides advice specific to the unique needs of LGBTQ+ families.
Read MoreTrans and gender diverse parents guide
This guide explores the stories of Trans and Gender Diverse parents, their partners and children.
Read MoreSchool Support Guide
There are some things that are unique to Rainbow Families. The School Support Guide aims to equip LGBTQ+ parents, carers and schools with information and insights to help address both small day-to-day...
Read MoreLove Makes A Family Report
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual, gender diverse, queer and questioning parents and their children face systemic discrimination. This report makes our experience visible.
Read MoreStay Safe - Primary School
Teaching young children how to set boundaries and use safety signals is vital, especially in the schoolyard.
Read MoreSort Your Safety - High School
Highschool can be a minefield - this guide will help young people navigate it more safely.
Read MorePostnatal Depression in our community
Postnatal Depression (PND) affects LGBTQ+ parents too. This fabulous video includes a discussion of PND and what parents can do if they are feeling its effects.
Read MoreLove Still Makes A Family - Federal Report
This landmark report highlights the discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ families when accessing government services.
Read MorePostnatal Depression
Know the signs and symptoms of Postnatal Depression with this guide for LGBTQ+ parents.
Read MoreMonthly Catch Up Social Story
Make Rainbow Family connections and build your village by joining one of our monthly socials. Find out what to expect here - we look forward to meeting you!
Read MoreWhat to expect at a playgroup
Playgroup is fun for the small people and can be a lifeline for parents as well. Our Rainbow Families playgroups have plenty of toys for the kids and are a chance to...
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