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24.01.2022 THIS THURSDAY 10AM, JULY 9: Rainbow Families Storytime on Larrikin Puppets Facebook Live. Enjoy two stories from We Cant All Be The Same (and it would be boring if we were) by Glenn Martin. Join the event at www.facebook.com/events/669030650614472 Larrikin Puppets Rainbow Family Storytime Puppet Show is a colourful, fun and interactive presentation of puppetry and childrens stories for audiences 3-7 and their families who are part of, actively support or want to learn more about LGBTIQ communities. The show supports and encourages empathy, diversity, equality, acceptance and love. More info on the stories in the Facebook event and at www.larrikinpuppets.com.au/free-weekly-online-storytime-pu/

23.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day to all our Rainbow Families in Queensland that have mums in them! https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2003822596326004&id=283222031719411

23.01.2022 HAPPY PRIDE, SE QLD!!!!! See you at our stall at Pride Festival today!

22.01.2022 Do you have children aged 1-17? Researchers from The BRAVE Program, The University of Southern Queensland, Griffith University and The University of Queensland are conducting an online research project COVID-19 Unmasked. They are seeking parents of children aged 1-17 years to help them learn more about the emotional effects of COVID-19 on Australian children and families. The researchers intend to use this information to help caregivers, educators and health professionals learn how best to support children and adolescents now and in the future. Can you help? For parents of 1-5 year olds, copy and paste this link into your browser: is.gd/covid19_unmasked For parents of 6-17 year olds, copy and paste this link into your browser: https://rebrand.ly/covid19unmasked6up

19.01.2022 Our children should never be discriminated against because of who they are, how they were created or what kind of family they come from, a family with sole pare...nts, divorced parents or from a rainbow family where one or more parents is LGBTIQA+. In collaboration with Rainbow Families Queensland and Rainbow Families Victoria we have made a submission into the Religious Discrimination Bill. Check it out here. https://www.rainbowfamilies.com.au/religious_discrimination

19.01.2022 reposted from Trans Pride Australia: Trans Pride Australia are reaching out to you - our community, friends, families, lovers, allies and all that believe in equality and respect. We are dealing with a dangerous problem. Mark Latham has introduced The Education Legislation Amendment (Parental Rights) Bill 2020; a bill that will impact every LGBTIQ+ student in NSW, denying their existence and denying the teachers and school support staff including councillors the right to supp...ort and prepare students to live their best possible life. Below is a letter TPA has sent to the Premier, Deputy Premier, Education Minister, Opposition Leader, and Shadow Education Minister requesting they stop this harmful Bill. What can you do to help? We are asking you to step up and send you opposition to this bill through Equality Australia. https://equalityaustralia.org.au/ignoranceineducationbill/ See more

17.01.2022 Wishing all our Rainbow Families a very Happy Lunar New Year! May the year of the rat bring you, and your family, joy and happiness!

17.01.2022 More wonderful news!!! https://www.starobserver.com.au//queensland-bans-co/197161

17.01.2022 Can't make Pride this year? Check out QC's (formerly QuAC) livestream!!

16.01.2022 Were delighted to announce that the Brisbane City Council petition to ensure BCC continue to run Drag Story Time events at Council libraries and venues has been approved! Thank you to all our supporters for your work on this. In summary the Council has said: Drag Queen Storytime is one of hundreds of different events held in Council libraries each year that foster a diverse and inclusive city. Council remains committed to its values of inclusion, tolerance and diversity and ...will continue to offer Drag Queen Storytime in libraries as part of the range of events offered in response to community needs. Many many thanks also to the LGBTI Legal Service for their work for justice regarding the homophobic petitions that were lodged on the BCC Website regarding Drag Storytime earlier this year. Councillor Kara Cook gives a brilliant speech on this and in support of Rainbow Families Qld and Drag Storytime below. https://www.youtube.com/watch You can read the decision at: https://www.epetitions.brisbane.qld.gov.au/petiti//pid/814

15.01.2022 Its been a big week. Yesterday a Bill was introduced into the ACT parliament to make it against the law for anyone to try and change someones sexual orientati...on or gender identity AND the Queensland parliament passed a Bill that will outlaw conversion practices by health service providers. The Queensland Government will allocate funding for an integrated education and research project which will, among other things, identify appropriate supports for survivors. These developments follow a commitment made by the Victorian Premier to outlaw conversion practices, and the South Australian Labor Opposition signalling it will introduce a private members bill later this year. The Tasmanian Law Reform Institute is also conducting an inquiry into possible legislation in Tasmania. There have been many positive steps, but we need more action to make sure these damaging practices are stamped out once and for all. Can you take a minute to sign the petition and tell our leaders that LGBTQ+ people deserve to live their lives without harm or fear that they need to be fixed and end harmful LGBTQ+ conversion? https://equalityaustralia.org.au/endconversionpractices/

14.01.2022 Pertinent considering the fiery summer weve had here!

13.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/theguardian/videos/10155743360806323

13.01.2022 Check out the LGBTI Legal Services brilliant new "trans at school" series of youtube vidoes! Theyve been made to complement the Trans@School resource previously published on the Queensland Human Rights Commission. They explain the rights of students under the Anti-Discrimination Act and include information on names and pronouns, school uniforms, medical information and privacy, toilets, and school sports. All schools whether they are state schools or non-government schoo...ls have an obligation to comply with the Anti-Discrimination Act, which means that students cannot be treated differently just because of their gender identity. We know some schools are trying hard to make sure their students all feel safe and supported but just do not know where to start. These resources are aimed at helping everybody - schools, students, and families understand the legal aspects of the issues impacting on trans and gender diverse students, and hopefully lead to better outcomes for those students and a safe and supporting learning environment for the whole school body. The guide for schools is available at https://www.qhrc.qld.gov.au//for-schools-an/trans-@-school. The student resource is available at https://www.qhrc.qld.gov.au//for-lgbtiq-peo/trans-@-school. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQ7ExYa2_-mGyNj1Ym6khw

13.01.2022 Your kids can help make QLD a more equitable place! At a loose end in the next few weeks? Get them to draw or write a submission to the Queensland Family and Child Commissions (QFCC) Growing Up in Queensland project. We need more rainbow family representation. Before 31 July 2020, parents, children and young people can visit qfcc.qld.gov.au/growingup to access the online activities. Theres different ways for them to contribute whether theyre 4-18 years old. qfcc.qld.gov.au/growingup

12.01.2022 This is on at 5pm tomorrow. Ignore all other times on this flyer.

12.01.2022 FREE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT The Queensland Council (QC) for LGBTI Health (formerly QUAC) has received funding from the Brisbane North PHN for mental health services for LGBTQIAP+ people living in Brisbane north. These services include the LGBTI BMind program and National Suicide Prevention Trial (NSPT). The BMind program at QC provides up to 12 fully funded counselling services to LGBTIQ/Sistergirl/Brotherboy people who are experiencing financial, social and/or environment...al barriers, which impact them accessing other psychological and mental health support services. The NSPT provides short term (2-3 months) fully funded counselling services to LGBTIQ/Sistergirl/Brotherboy people (12 years and up) who are experiencing suicidal thoughts or impacted by suicide. In addition to counselling, NSPT participants will also have access to case work supports to provide assistance with practical barriers to wellbeing. BMind referrals can be completed through your GP, or you can self-refer via this link: https://phnbnws.redicase.com.au/#!/referral/create NSPT referrals can be completed via this link: [email protected] The QC Mental Health team also continues to offer bulk billed services under Medicare Mental Health Care Plans, individual counselling services under NDIS, and for the Brisbane Southside equivalent of BMind, the Wesley Mission Queensland Psychological Therapies program. Feel free to contact QC for LGBTI Health on (07) 3017 1777, for additional information. We look forward to hearing from you! The QC Team See more

11.01.2022 We're dusting off our rainbows for SE Qld Pride tomorrow!!!

09.01.2022 Today is International Non-Binary Peoples Day. Non-binary is a spectrum of gender identities that are not exclusively masculine or feminine. At ECU we love when everyone feels included. Here are 5 ways to be gender inclusive with language.

07.01.2022 Seeking donor-conceived people 16 years and over for a study. Weve been asked to promote this to our networks. Text below: In this challenging period, we see clearly how important digital technologies have become for keeping people engaged and supported as the world around them changes. We appreciate your help in promoting a study looking at donor-conceived peoples experiences, views and support needs in a digital era. Researchers from UNSW are recruiting donor-conceived people over 16 years old who are Australian residents/citizens to participate in an online survey and/or online interview. Visit the study website for more information: dcstudy.org

07.01.2022 We’ve got the best stall spot @Pride! Lots of shade under the trees! Hope to see you all tomorrow! #brisbanepride

07.01.2022 Hi all. Today is your last opportunity to sign the e-petition to support Drag Queen Storytime. So far the majority of petitioners opposing DQStime are from out...side of Brisbane/QLD - so please jump on if you feel urged to do so TODAY! Share! Share nation-wide. To borrow from one of our dear friends - Last day to sign the petition. If youre not fond of men dressed up as women telling stories to kids, thats ok. But if you were ok with Aunty Jack being on the telly at family time, and youre also ok with the likes of Dame Edna being a national hero/ine then perhaps have a little think why. This is the last day to sign, and most objectors dont live in Brisbane. Most supporters do.

05.01.2022 Another rainbow family! https://www.abc.net.au//sam-stosur-becomes-mother/12452206

05.01.2022 We’ve got a big stack of new colourful kids and adult shirts, bumper stickers, and groovy badges ready to sell at Brisbane pride festival tomorrow!! Saturday 10-3. Tickets $10 online or $20 at the gate. This is a cash free event due to covid so bring your cards! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/brisbane-pride-fair-day-202

03.01.2022 A reminder for those who attended our drag storytime event a couple of weeks ago that today we are holding our therapeutic discussion circle. Anyone keen to attend please email us [email protected] for further details. Theres a dedicated space for children to play and qualified carers available as well as professional mental health support.

03.01.2022 Rainbow Families Qld recognises the traditional owners of Australia and sends our love and support on this painful day of commemoration of the invasion of this land.

02.01.2022 Did you know the mandatory Inclusive Education Policy is for more than students with disability? Is every student succeeding at your school? #InclusionQLD2020 www.qcie.org https://education.qld.gov.au/students/inclusive-education... Supports for students from diverse backgrounds: Students with mental health needs Students in out-of-home care Refugee, culturally and linguistically diverse students Students with disability Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students Rural and remote Gifted and talented students LGBTIQ+ students

02.01.2022 Looking for a rainbow-friendly photographer? Fleur has done some brilliant volunteer work for RFQ over the years so were keen to promote her business as a way of thanks!

02.01.2022 We always knew it!

01.01.2022 The dominoes are falling! Canberra bans gay conversion therapy with new criminal penalties http://www.abc.net.au//act-bans-gay-conversion-th/12600956