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A light-hearted look at parenthood and rainbow families
“A news crew came to the house in the early days… they just wanted some general footage… This is what a lesbian looks like when a lesbian puts the kettle... LEARN MORE
We sat down for an intimate chat with father, husband, advocate & out and proud Essendon supporter Jason Tuazon-Mcheyne to discuss life as a ‘gay dad.’ Follow more of Jason’s... LEARN MORE
‘A remarkable document of an Australian civil rights landmark and a moving testament to the ferocity of parental love.’ – Benjamin Law About a Girl – Rebekah Robertson, founder of Transcend... LEARN MORE
Author and cartoonist Kaz Cooke joins the team to discuss her latest parenting book – Babies & Toddlers. All the latest information re crying, sleeping, breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, tantrums (theirs &... LEARN MORE
GOING POSTAL: WRITINGS FROM THE MARRIAGE EQUALITY SURVEY edited by Quinn Eades & Son Vivienne Whether you are ‘gay, straight, black, or white’—or beyond reductive binaries—this edited collection guides the reader... LEARN MORE
Ever considered being a surrogate and wanting to know what’s really involved? Hear from Amanda and husband Brent who were a surrogate not once but twice for a gay couple.... LEARN MORE
Family Matters are joined by the author of a new kids picture book, Same but different Too, Chris Laxton-Badley. The picture book is about same sex couples with adopted children... LEARN MORE
On the 10th October, segments of the Ruddock Religious Freedom Review Report were leaked to the press suggesting recommends for religious schools to turn away LGBTQ students should be made consistent across... LEARN MORE
When Chloe discovered she was donor conceived she knew she wanted to search out her donor. She thought the search would be quite easy. It was far from that. Hear... LEARN MORE
Ahead of the Time to tell seminar we are joined by gay dads Michael & Terry who discuss their domestic surrogacy journey and the conversations with their children about where... LEARN MORE
On the eve of Wear it Purple we chat with Switchboard Victoria’s CEO Joe Ball Wear it Purple was founded in 2010 in response to global stories of real teenagers,... LEARN MORE
Essential episode as we discuss family violence – busting myths and speaking to experts in this area and issues that impact the LGBTQI community. Dr Damien Riggs speaks about the... LEARN MORE
As the anniversary of the marriage equality survey starts popping up in our social media feeds, we reflect with Jason Tuazon-McCheyne – Gay dad and Marriage Celebrant. Jason & Adrian’s... LEARN MORE
Shae Cox, a mother of three young children, is often dubbed “the baby whisperer by family, friends, and colleagues, she is known well for her ability to settle the most... LEARN MORE
Clayton & guest co-host Jo Hirst interview Associate Professor Michelle Telfer. An in depth interview as they discuss the recently published Australian Standards of Treatment and Care for Trans Children... LEARN MORE
Felicity Marlowe joined Michelle, Ana and Gina after presenting at day 1 of the LGBTIQ Women’s Health Conference. Felicity spoke about ‘Rainbow Families are Everywhere,’ the session she facilitated at... LEARN MORE
We chat with Frank Lowe, a forty-one-year-old divorced gay dad. Known well for his Twitter persona @GayAtHomeDad Frank joins us to discuss being a dad and his new book Raised by... LEARN MORE
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood… Gina & primary school educator Clayton geek out on their favourite kids books. A fun episode as we celebrate books... LEARN MORE
Family Matters were joined by Bess Hepworth, the Founder, Executive Director & Chief Disruptor of Planet Ally and key organiser of the Asia-Pacific Rainbow Families Forum. She has recently... LEARN MORE
On this episode we are joined by Jo Hirst, author of Australia’s first picture book for transgender children, The Gender Fairy, to discuss the release of their second picture book,... LEARN MORE
