Rainbow Families Australia is proud to announce the highly anticipated return of its eighth annual Making Rainbow Families Seminar on Saturday May 24 in Sydney and livestreamed.
A growing number of pathways to parenthood has seen more and more LGBTQ+ creating families, and an increase in those exploring their options.
“Starting a family can be confusing and overwhelming, and there’s a lot to navigate,” Ashley Scott, Executive Officer of Rainbow Families, said. “This seminar brings together experts from across the country to help make sense of it all, and to show our community that the dream of having a family is absolutely possible."
The seminar is the only one of its kind and has become a trusted space where LGBTQ+ people can learn, ask questions and connect with others on the journey to parenthood. It brings together professionals, experienced parents, and community members from across the country, offering helpful, clear information on everything from legal rights to fertility, surrogacy, adoption, and more.
Making Rainbow Families Seminar
- Saturday 24 May 2025
- 9am to 5pm
- Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts
280 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW - Livestream access available
Topics covered during the seminar include:
- Psychologist - deciding if you're ready to become a parent
- IVF, donor conception and assisted reproduction
- Surrogacy pathways in Australia and overseas
- Fostering and adoption
- Legal considerations for LGBTQ+ parents
- A youth panel featuring people raised in rainbow families
Attendees will also hear from a range of LGBTQ+ parents and families and have the chance to connect with others thinking about their own journey.
About Rainbow Families
Rainbow Families is a not-for-profit charity, providing a network of support to children and families within the LGBTQ+ community. We work on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community, providing research, education and information to address discrimination and disadvantage, raise awareness, and promote acceptance for LGBTQ+ families.
