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Information for Rainbow Families
Who is in your family? resource kit for childcare workers, schools and families
Resource kit provides information sheets and posters for early childhood services, primary schools and the rainbow families who use them. Proudly produced by the Rainbow Families Council 2010. Info sheets include a guide for early childhood services; a guide for parents on choosing a rainbow-family friendly childcare centre or kindergarten; tips for creating inclusive children's spaces; and how children play. See Who is in your family - and download the resources here.
Changes to Victorian Laws: Assisted Reproduction, Birth Registration
In 2008, the Victorian Government changed the laws to allow same-sex couples to use fertility treatment clinics, and to legally recognise our families. The changes came into effect on January 1, 2010. Read more on our page Victorian Law Reforms
Changes to Centrelink and Medicare - 2009
The Federal Government has introduced changes to law that removes discrimination against same-sex couples and their children from a wide range of Commonwealth laws and programs (including social security and medicare). These changes may affect members of same-sex couples who receive Centrelink payments. They also mean that same-sex couples and children can register as a family for Medicare. See our page on Federal Law Reforms
Becoming a Parent: Assisted Reproductive Treatment in Victoria
In 2010, same-sex couples and singles can assess IVF and other assisted reproductive treatment services in Victoria. See Becoming a Parent for links to useful websites.
