Rainbow Families

05/08/2026

Can you help us create a new resource built by and for our community?

We're bringing together an advisory board of LGBTQ+ neurodivergent parents and carers to co-design a resource that reflects lived experiences. Your perspective will help guide the content and make sure the final resource is easy to read, simple to use and useful for rainbow families.

To express your interest, email [email protected]

Check out the full details on our blog to see how you can participate.
https://www.rainbowfamilies.com.au/call_for_advisory_board_members_help_shape_a_new_resource_for_lgbtq_neurodivergent_parents

or link in bio.

04/08/2026

Because rainbow parents deserve a playdate too… just with drinks and no playground. 😉

Join us for Parents’ Night Out, a relaxed afternoon of laughs, good conversation and meeting other LGBTQ+ parents who just get it. Come with your partner, bring a friend or fly solo, there’ll be plenty of friendly faces waiting.

📅 Friday 29 August
🕓 From 4:00pm
📍 Come to Daddy Bar
208 Montague Road, West End
Come To Daddy Brisbane

🎟️ Tickets are only $10 and include light snacks.

No kids to chase, no activities to organise and no pressure to stay all night. Come for one drink or settle in for the evening, we’d love to see you there.

Grab your ticket via the link in comments

Tag a rainbow parent who deserves a little time out.

***rParents

04/08/2026

We're thrilled to announce that Rainbow Families has secured $300,000 from the Aust. Government’s LGBTIQA+ Health Program to launch Strong Starts: Supporting LGBTQ+ Parents from Pregnancy to Parenthood.
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This two-year national initiative will take our proven NSW peer support programs and expand them online, ensuring expectant and new LGBTQ+ parents across every state and territory, including regional and remote areas, have a safe, welcoming place to turn.
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The LGBTIQA+ Health Program is funded by the Australian Government and administered by LGBTIQ+ Health Australia.

LGBTIQ+ Health Australia

Read the media release here (or link in bio)
https://tr.ee/kNajn9

01/08/2026

Q***r, neurodivergent parents can carry a big load. Navigating identity, community advocacy, and sensory regulation while raising children who are on a similar path.

Katelynd Turner, a q***r neurodivergent parent, foster to adopt mamma, and Family Coach dives into why rest is a necessity for our families, and how you can join Katelynd for support at our upcoming September and November Youth Group meetings.

Read the blog here: (or link in bio).
https://www.rainbowfamilies.com.au/the_invisible_load_of_q***r_neurodivergent_parenting_why_rest_and_regulation_arn_t_optional_extras

31/07/2026

We have 35 beautifully diverse families sharing their journey to parenthood through surrogacy, IVF & IUI, fostering and adoption.
Short, sweet Q&As in their words. ❤

If youre thinking about starting your family - you’ll find plenty of inspo on these pages. If you’d like to share your story we’d LOVE to chat with you :)

Email us at [email protected]
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You can read our Q&As here: https://www.rainbowfamilies.com.au/rainbow_families_stories
(or link in bio)

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

30/07/2026

We're heading to St. Marys Library for our August meet up. We'd love for you to join us for a relaxed morning of connection and community.

When: Sunday 23 August 2026.
Time: 10:30am to 1:30pm
Where: St. Marys Library, 207 Queen Street, St. Marys NSW

Whether you're a regular or joining us for the very first time, everyone is welcome. Head over to our Facebook event page to RSVP so we can sort out numbers for catering.
https://tr.ee/bKOxaY
See you there.

30/07/2026

We are on the lookout for some amazing people to join the Rainbow Families NSW team!
- Antenatal Education Facilitator - Transition to Parenthood and Newborn Care.
- Antenatal Education Facilitator - Labour and Birthing Parent education.
- P/T Community Engagement Coordinator - NSW.
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Please share with anyone in your network who might be a great fit! ✨💜
Seek job links below in comments (or in bio).

30/07/2026

🎨🌈 What a fantastic evening at Sydney Oval on Wednesday for Youth Group.

Brendan and Gary from Affirming Access loved spending time getting creative with the wonderful Rainbow Families community. The young people customised trucker hats, tote bags and badges, with every creation reflecting their own unique style and personality.

Thanks to everyone who came along and made it such a fun, welcoming and colourful session! 💜

29/07/2026

Grab a coffee on your way from one of the many wonderful cafes on King Street. It is an enclosed playground so is great for the little ones. Dogs are not allowed.
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We will meet at 10am for morning tea. It would be great if you could bring along a plate to share.

Time 10:00am to 12:00pm
When Saturday 1, August 2026
Where Collyer Playground, 83A Wells St, Newtown NSW

28/07/2026

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