General Information
Sexuality is not a choice
Written by Shelley Argent (National Spokesperson, PFLAG Australia), this information booklet is designed for parents, families and friends of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgender and intersex people who are in the process of “coming out”. Download here.
Questions for Those Who Want to Know & Understand Diversity
Written by Shelley Argent (National Spokesperson, PFLAG Australia), this brochure provides some questions & tips for those who want to know and understand sexual diversity regarding a loved one but just don’t know the questions to ask. Download here.
Information Summary [non-English speaking background]
This document is a summary of general information regarding acceptance and coming out. It is a summary of our existing English documentation, provided for those of a non-English speaking background.
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Family & Community
Be an Ally for Equal Rights
Straight for Equality is an invitation and opportunity for people who believe in equality for all Australians and their loved ones including the lesbian and gay couples living in our community. Download here.
Because I love you, I want you to know
Written by Shelley Argent (National Spokesperson, PFLAG Australia), this information booklet is designed to assist those who may be questioning their sexual orientation. The booklet gives tips regarding some issues, common concerns and questions that those who are in the process of “coming out” often ask themselves. Download here.
Being a Lesbian Mum or Gay Dad
Written by Shelley Argent (National Spokesperson, PFLAG Australia), this information booklet tips for parents disclosing their sexual and gender diversity. This booklet contains tips on how to tell children, and several stories from lesbian mums, gay dads and parents transitioning from male to female who have already gone down the path of “coming out” to children and other loved ones. Download here.
Indigenous Families
Written by PFLAG Brisbane, this booklet provides a summary of information from our ‘Sexuality is not a choice’ booklet (refer to the top of this page), for indigenous parents. Download here.
Marriage Equality from a Parents Perspective
Written by Shelley Argent (National Spokesperson, PFLAG Australia), this booklet is written with the intention of providing information about marriage equality. Download here.
Rural & Regional Families
Written by Shelley Argent (National Spokesperson, PFLAG Australia), this information booklet is written with the intention of providing support and information to regional and rural parents who have sons and daughters who have disclosed they may be gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender (LGBTI). Download here.
Transgender Son or Daughter [Information for Parents]
Written by Shelley Argent (National Spokesperson, PFLAG Australia), these 2 booklets provide information for parents with a transgender son or daughter. It includes tips and help for understanding…
School & Work Life
Homophobia in the Workplace
Written by Shelley Argent (National Spokesperson, PFLAG Australia), this information pack was written to encourage understanding and acceptance of lesbian and gay work colleagues. The booklet provides tips on how to be more inclusive which benefit all concerned. Download here.
How to Recognise Homophobic Bullying in your School
Written by PFLAG Brisbane, the intention of this brochure is to provide educators with added information and tips regarding the issue of homophobic bullying in schools. Information in this booklet has been sourced directly from lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth who have experienced homophobic bullying at school. The aim is to promote the health and safety of LGBT students. Download here.
PFLAG Groups
How to establish and run a PFLAG group
Written by Shelley Argent (National Spokesperson, PFLAG Australia), this information pack was written to provide details on establishing, promoting and running a PFLAG group. Download here.
