Publication & eBook resources

Explore our range of downloadables below.

General Information Resources

Being You

This is a booklet written to assist those who may be questioning their sexual orientation and gender identity. This is just a starting point for young people, like yourself, beginning the journey of self-awareness and discovery. We hope you will find the information useful.

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About PFLAG

When loved ones first disclose they may be LGBTIQ or are questioning their sexuality or gender it can be a confusing and isolating time. PFLAG is here to help.

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Sexuality & Gender Diversity 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”.

Reaching our in your language

A short, multi-language brochure about what PFLAG is and what we do.

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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.

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PFLAG 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.

Family & Community Resources

Coming Out

Some useful information for both the parents and the person coming out. We’ve also written a post on this that might interest you.

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Common Sense Tips

“Common sense tips to support those working with Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI)” has been written for teachers to provide some insight and practical ideas to be more supportive and understanding when meeting or recognising a young person struggling with their diverse sexuality or gender identity.

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.

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.

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An Experience of Being Bisexual

Blake Paul Kendall writes about his experience of being bisexual.

Photo Book: What about our children?

This photo album has been produced with love and pride. It displays the love and gratitude PFLAG parents experience when our sons and daughters in same sex relationships become parents and we have the joy of becoming grandparents. We have also produced the album as a reminder to those genuinely concerned that “our grandchildren” have grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, etc. the same as children born to heterosexual parents: just like your family!

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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).

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.

Transgender Resources

Info for Parents with Transgender Sons and Daughters

Information written for parents with children both young and adults, identifying as transgender.

Letters from parents with Transgender children

  • Letter #1: “When our son told us he was going to transition to female, I thought my life would never be the same again. Initially, the future to me (his mother) looked very, very bleak. I wanted to live forever so I could always be there to protect her.” Read this letter from mum (with a Male to Female child)
  • Letter #2: This is a parent’s story with a child of 16 who is in the process of transitioning from female to male (MTF). Every family has a different story and all are important. Read this letter from a parent with a 16 year old child
  • Letter #3: “Our first concern was for the emotional wellbeing of our child, and by definition, her mental and physical wellbeing and making sure that she understood that we loved her and would fully support her.” Read this letter from Dad (with 27 year old Male to Female child)
  • Letter #4: This is a letter from a person who has struggled to conform. We have included this letter to let readers to understand and realise how important it is for trans and intersex people to be able to live their lives honestly, with full support from family and friends which will minimise the stress and anxiety of transitioning. Read this letter from a person who has struggled to conform

Parents in the Process of Transitioning

Information written for parents in the process of transitioning, with information on how to explain this to their children.

School & Work Life Resources

Homophobia in the Workplace

Written by Lynda Dowling, Katherine Eastaughffe, Una Harkin & Shelley Argent, this booklet provides information about addressing homophobia, and homophobic harassment, in the workplace. It is 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.

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Minimising Bullying of Sexual and Gender Diverse Students at Schools

The intention of this booklet is to provide educators with additional information regarding bullying of LGBTIQ+ students in high schools. The majority of the information has been sourced from affected students and their parents.

Tradies Toolbox Guide: Ending homophobic behavious at the work site

A toolbox guide to ending homophobic behaviours and abuse at the work site.

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Feeling bullied?

Some useful information about what to do if your gay child is being bullied or vilified at school. Despite real advances in addressing diversity in a theoretical way as part of the Health and Physical Education syllabus, gay children (or children perceived to be gay) are still subject to unacceptable behaviours by other children in the school environment.

Religious Resources

Rabbi Paul J Jacobson: Towards Equality

Rabbi Paul J Jacobson is from the Emanuel Synagogue in Sydney. Here is an excerpt from a sermon given in 2011, titled “Towards Equality”.

A Pastoral Response to the Homosexuality in the Church

This article was written as part of Rev. Matt Glover’s theological studies and in response to the pain and suffering he has seen in his journey with the LGBT community.