Rainbow Families

08/10/2026

🌈 Want to march with Rainbow Families at Mardi Gras 2027?

Our ballot is now open. Demand is huge, so families who've volunteered with us in the past year get first dibs, then remaining spots are drawn at random.

🎟️ $70 per person (everyone marching needs a ticket, including babies)
💜 Thanks to our float sponsor Genea, we have some subsidised tickets available for families on low incomes.
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Entries close 5 November.
Enter via the link in bio or at:rainbowfamilies.com.au/mardi_tickets_ballot_2027

07/10/2026

Come along for a relaxed, friendly gathering for LGBTQ+ parents, carers, and kids. It's a great space to connect, share experiences, and let the little ones play while you enjoy a cuppa and conversation.
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When: Saturday, October 24
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Tumbalong Park - Darling Harbour
Who can come: All Rainbow Families, friends, and allies are welcome

07/10/2026

Hey Melbourne folks - it's this Saturday! Don't miss our 2nd Melbourne Family Pride - it's going to be a beautiful day :)
Details below.

Supporting LGBTQ families with adoption and parenting in NSW. We are a voice for Gay parents, Le***an Parents, Trans parents and parents to be, always striving for equality

29/09/2026

Get ready for a morning of music, dancing, games and pure joy at the Rainbow Families Disco of Joy 🏳️‍🌈

Sunday 8 November
10.00am – 12.00pm
Feast Hub – Goodwood Theatre, Goodwood,

Suitable for children of all ages, with parents and carers required to stay and enjoy the fun alongside them.
Age rating: All Ages

Link here or in bio: https://tr.ee/EbCrqu

29/09/2026

Join Rainbow Families Switchboard, Thorne Harbour Health, Rainbow Families Australia and Rainbow Dads Victoria for a fun-filled celebration of LGBTIQA+ families at this year’s Melbourne Family Pride!

Held on beautiful Wurundjeri Country at Brunswick South-West Primary School, Melbourne Family Pride will take place from 10am – 1pm on Saturday 10 October.

Now in its second year, this wonderful community event brings together local families, community members, organisations and service providers. There will also be a sausage sizzle, face painting, drag story-time and other fun family-friendly activities.

Come along, say hello, and celebrate pride with the whole family!

If you have a minute, please RSVP so we can anticipate numbers:
https://www.rainbowfamilies.com.au/melbourne_family_pride_oct_10_2026

Stallholders:
Switchboard Victoria
Rainbow Families Australia
Rainbow Dads Victoria
Thorne Harbour Health
Drummond Street
Q***r Space Youth
Birthing Belonging
Qwids
DCP Hub
Public Fertility Services
QEC
Djirra
Merri-bek Libraries
Relationship Matters
Sexual Health Victoria
Q***r Greens Victoria
Lani the Sparky

22/09/2026

Recently became a parent? We've got an opportunity for you to give back, get involved, and help us strengthen perinatal support across our community.

Rainbow Families is forming a Community Advisory Committee for our new Strong Starts program. This national initiative provides inclusive, safe perinatal resources, education, and peer support to strengthen wellbeing, reduce isolation, and improve healthcare access for LGBTQ+ families.

By joining our committee, your lived experience will directly shape these programs and resources.

Who we're looking for

🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ parents who are pregnant or have had a baby in the last 12 months
🏳️‍🌈 People who can meet online every few months to share feedback and ideas.
🏳️‍🌈 People interested in joining other consumer advisory committees for organisations looking to become more inclusive.

Sign up using the link below, or reach out to Chloe at [email protected] for details.

Link (or in bio) : https://tr.ee/YhMp9M

Thanks to the LGBTIQA+ Health Program funded by the Australian Government and administered by LGBTIQ+ Health Australia.

20/09/2026

5 hours left to nab one of these beauties and support Rainbow Familes! 💜

THERE’S ONLY 6 HOURS LEFT TO BID ON A GUERNSEY!!!

You have a chance to grab yourself a bargain here! Some of the current bids we have at the moment include:

$200 for Chelsea Randall’s guernsey (supporting Rainbow Families)

$160 for Eloise Jones’ guernsey (supporting Bfriend)

$100 for Sarah Allan’s guernsey (supporting SA Rainbow Advocacy Alliance)

Drop your bids now via https://www.zeffy.com/en-AU/ticketing/crows-aflw-player-worn-pride-guernsey-auction. Bidding closes at 8:00 tonight!