Supporting your LGBTQIA+ Young People

Wearing rainbow apparel is such an easy way to show your support. Items such as rainbow lanyards, ally badge’s, pronoun pins can make you kids feel comfortable and safe.

If your child is marching at Pride March, ask whether they’d like to march alongside them as an ally. Offer to drive them to LGBTQIA+ youth events. If there’s a rally for LGBTQIA+ rights, attend – or chat to those around you about its importance. Be an advocate and an ally for the LGBTQIA+ community

Support your child to go to LGBTQIA+ events. Research LGBTQIA+ youth events, groups like GASP and initiatives in your area. A great place to start is Minus18, they host events in Melbourne a few times a year, and once a year in Adelaide and Sydney. Dropping off your kid at LGBTQIA+ events is a great place to meet other parents doing exactly the same thing!

Do some research to learn more about gender and sexuality so you have a better understanding when talking to your young person or child. But remember they are their own experts so listen to what they have to say and what terms and feelings mean to them.