Same-sex parenting

Prospective Lesbian Parents

Prospective Lesbian Parents Victoria (PLP) is a friendly and informal group for women who may be interested in becoming a parent. They meet once a month to hear from guest speakers and have general discussions about parenting.

Postal Address:C/O VAC, 6 Claremont Street, South Yarra Victoria 3141
Email:plpvic@gmail.com
Website: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~plpvic/

Gay Dads Australia

The Gay Dads Australia website has been set up to support gay men who are planning on, or who are already parents. The site includes an active Discussion list and calendars for Victorian, New South Wales and Queensland groups which keeps state members informed of events and topical discussion.

Website: http://www.gaydadsaustralia.com/index.htm

Maybe Baby Melbourne

Maybe Baby Melbourne is a social group for people who are considering forming a rainbow family. People of all sexualities who share the aim of creating a family within the gay, lesbian, bi, transgender and intersex community are welcome. They meet the first Tuesday of each month at various venues. To receive newsletters and meeting information put the word ‘subscribe’ in the subject line and email them.

Email:maybebabymelbourne@yahoo.com.au
Website: http://maybebabymelbourne.multiply.com/

Rainbow Families

The Rainbow Families Council is a volunteer community organisation working for same-sex parented families in Victoria. They aim to: share information and resources to support families, children and prospective parents; work for social and legal recognition for the children and families; represent the best interests and rights of children living in rainbow families, parents and prospective parents to government and non-government bodies; and encourage families to be visible and proud. Their website provides information, support, networking tools and resources.
Website: http://www.rainbowfamilies.org.au/

ALSO Foundation

The ALSO Foundation works to enhance the lives of Victoria's diverse gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer communities. The resources section of the website includes We’re Here a resource booklet for childcare workers. It was written by members of the lesbian parents playgroups in the City of Darebin, with the assistance of a number of early childhood workers.

Postal Address:City Village, Level 8, 225 Bourke Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000
Phone (B/H): 9660 3900
Fax: 9660 3950
Email:also@also.org.au
Website: http://www.also.org.au/

Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)

PFLAG provides support and friendship to families, and also to members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or intersex (GLBTI) community who may need support in coming out to their family and friends.

Postal Address:6 Claremont Street, South Yarra Victoria 3141
Phone (B/H): 9660 3690
Email:contactus@pflagvictoria.org.au
Website: http://www.pflagvictoria.org.au/

Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria

The Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria website provides news and information of particular interest to the health and wellbeing of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (GLBTI) people in Victoria. The website also contains links to many services and reports.

Postal Address:First Floor, 215 Franklin Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000
Phone (B/H): 9285 5382
Fax: 9285 5220
Email:info@glhv.org.au
Website: http://www.glhv.org.au/

Gay and Lesbian Switchboard

The Gay and Lesbian Switchboard is is a free and confidential telephone-based counselling, information and referral service based in Melbourne. Counsellors are available from 6pm to 10pm Mondays, Tuesday and Thursdays; 2pm to 10pm Wednesdays and 6pm-9pm Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

Postal Address:PO Box 21291 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Victoria 8011

Phone (B/H): 9663 2939
Email:admin@switchboard.org.au
Website: http://www.switchboard.org.au

Raising Children Network

The Raising Children Network website is the leading Australian parenting website full of reliable and scientifically validated information and resources. In this section of their website read about the challenges of parenting in a same-sex relationship and hear two individual stories of personal experience.

Website: http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/parenting_in_a_same-sex_relationship.html

Rainbow Playgroups

This community organisation links families across Melbourne through rainbow playgroups, newsletters and social contact opportunities. The playgroups are held weekly in Fairfield, Thornbury, Murrumbeena and Williamstown for children aged 0-6 years. If you are interested in joining a playgroup or have children under the age of 18 who would like to receive newsletters and opportunities to attend family days then send an email.
Email:traceyandsam@aapt.net.au