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New Resource List for Queensland

This resource list has been prepared by a parent in Queensland, and generously shared so others can find local services easily.

There will also be more details to come on regional support services.

Queensland-Resources-A4 – Printable copy of the Queensland Resource List in PDF Form

By |March 16th, 2017|Children, Parent Support Groups|Comments Off on New Resource List for Queensland

‘Gender Help For Parents’ signs LGBTI Groups Joint Statement on the Plebiscite

 ‘Gender Help For Parents’, whilst primarily an information and support service for Australian parents and carers of gender diverse kids, also engages in advocacy when we feel the need to speak up on behalf of our kids and our families. 
In keeping with our desire to protect our families from the potentially harmful effects of a […]

By |October 4th, 2016|Parent Support Groups, Uncategorized|Comments Off on ‘Gender Help For Parents’ signs LGBTI Groups Joint Statement on the Plebiscite

Some advice for Parents of Gender-Diverse children from ‘A Gender Agenda’ (ACT)

A Gender Agenda (www.genderrights.org.au: an ACT based LGBTIQ support service) has a resource called ‘Navigating Diversity’ (You can download the .PDF version here). Within it is some valuable advice for parents and partners:

 

By |February 11th, 2016|Parent Support Groups|Comments Off on Some advice for Parents of Gender-Diverse children from ‘A Gender Agenda’ (ACT)

New Parent Support Group in Wollongong

By |December 7th, 2015|Parent Support Groups|Comments Off on New Parent Support Group in Wollongong

Our new facebook page

We’ve just created a Gender Help For Parents (Australia) facebook page which can be found here:

 

 

 

or via this link: https://www.facebook.com/genderhelpforparents/

By |November 19th, 2015|Parent Support Groups|Comments Off on Our new facebook page

‘Working It Out’ Tasmania’s new ‘Live Loud’ research project – focus group dates announced

The ‘Live Loud’ research project is looking for participants for focus groups to be held statewide. Please see the flyer below:

By |October 27th, 2015|Adolescent/Teens, Adult Children, Children, Parent Support Groups|Comments Off on ‘Working It Out’ Tasmania’s new ‘Live Loud’ research project – focus group dates announced

Connecting with other parents & carers online

If you wish to connect with parent & carer support groups which exist online contact us via email or our facebook page – and we will endeavour to connect you with others in private online groups.

All online support groups have screening processes designed to protect the privacy of families and their children, and operate on […]

By |October 25th, 2015|Adolescent/Teens, Adult Children, Children, Parent Support Groups, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Connecting with other parents & carers online

Has you adult child told you they want to or have changed their gender?

On this page you’ll find resources that may help help you learn more about what your adult child may be experiencing and how you might support them.

We’ve selected some documentaries, articles and suggested reading.

Please have a look around the site for other more general resources – and you may find connecting to support groups in […]

By |May 7th, 2015|Adult Children, Parent Support Groups, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Has you adult child told you they want to or have changed their gender?

Want to meet other Parents?

Online Support Groups & Forum

Many LGBT support organisations have Parent Support Group meetings where you can meet other parents – please contact your local group to see what they can offer.

Online
http://www.transcendsupport.com.au  is an Australian Group

Transcend is an information hub for parents and families of transgender children. It was founded by parents who felt clear and […]

By |April 29th, 2015|Adolescent/Teens, Adult Children, Children, Parent Support Groups|Comments Off on Want to meet other Parents?