Family Diversity

It should be no surprise that not all babies have a mum and a dad. The Australian Census, 2016, recorded that 15% of families with children in Australia included LGBTQIA+ parents. However, even the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) openly acknowledges that this statistic likely underestimates the number of same-sex and rainbow families in Australia. This misreckoning is because the Australia Census only records same-sex couples and not factors such as sexual orientation or single LGBTIQA+ parents. Of course,

People in different places and professions used many terms out there to describe individuals’ gender identity and sexuality. Some, you may feel clear about, while others might leave you at a loss. This guide aims to explain several key terms briefly and straightforwardly.  Use the quick links below if you would like to jump to a specific section: LGBTQIA+ – The acronym explained The difference between sex, gender and sexuality? What is a rainbow family? What are personal pronouns,

In Australia, it was not too long ago that most people believed the essential family structure for children included one mother and one father. Different family structures, such as same-sex and even single-parent families, were seen as inadequate or even downright damaging for children. The idea that these children lacked sufficient male and female role models was common. There were also fears, albeit less spoken, that children who grew up in same-sex families were at greater risk of pursuing

In a perfect world, all expectant parents would be assured of receiving non-discriminatory, thoughtful and supportive care during pregnancy and birth. Unfortunately, despite making many great leaps forward, discrimination still exists for same-sex and rainbow families. At a time that should be one of the happiest and most exciting, expectant LGBTQIA+ parents can find themselves wondering whether they will receive the support all expecting and new parents need. Many LGBTQIA+ people have experienced discrimination within the health care system