Sexuality, gender identity and donor conception
Sexuality education and resources
(see also: LGBTIQ+)
SHINE SA
All people from diverse cultures, sexual orientations, genders, sexes and abilities are welcome to access information and services. Fact sheets are free to download and may support discussion around puberty, menstruation and other sexual health topics.
Talk soon. Talk often - Department of Health, WA
This free resource has been developed to help parents initiate regular and relaxed conversations with their children about relationships and sexuality education.
‘Talk soon. Talk often. A guide for parents talking to their kids about sex’
Yarning quiet ways - Department of Health, WA
Developed in consultation with Aboriginal families, this document gives tips to parents of young Aboriginal people to help make yarning about sex and relationships a little easier.
Yarning quiet ways - teaching kids to have strong, healthy and safe relationships (PDF 7.1 MB)
Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum - Department of Education
The Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC) is a respectful relationships and child safety curriculum for children and young people from age 3 to year 12.
Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum information for parents and carers
Online safety for parents and caregivers - eSafety Commissioner
Parent-friendly resource to help keep children safe online, including songs, books, advice, webinars and other resources.
eSafety for parents and caregivers - eSafety Commissioner
Kids Helpline
Phone and online support for children and young people up to 25 years, including about becoming a parent. Online chat is available.
Phone 1800 55 1800 (24-hour service)
Raising Children Network
Information in many languages about raising children and young people. Topics include:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents
- Baby Development milestones
- Co-parenting
- Multicultural families
- Pregnancy and birth
- Parenting as a teenager
- Rainbow and same-sex families
- Young parents (video - 7 mins)
Gender Identity
Gender Diversity Service - Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Referrals accepted for any child or young person up to age 17 regarding gender identity concerns
Trans Health South Australia
Resources and services.
Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne
Information on gender dysphoria.
Gender dysphoria - Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne
The Gender Centre
TransHub
Information about gender diverse children of all ages.
Transcend
Information, peer support and links to other services for families of transgender children .
Parents of Gender Diverse Children
Peer support, information, referrals and advocacy.
Parents of Gender Diverse Children website
Donor conception: Telling your child
Registered reproductive clinics
Some clinics provide ongoing services for parents and donor-conceived children, young people and adults including how parents can talk with their child, other family members and friends.
SA Register of Assisted Reproductive Treatment Providers
Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority
Resources on telling children about where they came from and talking to other family members/friends. Support groups for parents, including solo mums, as well as donor-conceived adults.
Telling children, family and others
Donor Conception Network (UK)
Parent-led family support network. ‘Out of Europe’. Annual membership available.
Parent Easy Guides
Children and learning about sexuality
Donor conception: telling your child
Protecting children from sexual abuse
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