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[Australia] Wear It Purple Day
Did you know that TODAY is "Wear it Purple"Day. Well, what is that all about I hear you ask!Gay Dads Australia PROUDLY Supports Wear it Purple Day - And YOU should to. And we have gone PURPLE...
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[Canada] Murky regulation allows foreign parents to crowd out Canadian...
Canada has been an option for surrogacy for a considerable period of time, however with India, Thailand, Nepal, Mexico etc all closing their doors - intended parents are often looking for a less...
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[USA] "These Two Dads Almost Lost Their Son In A Bizarre Surrogacy Case"
"Jay Timmons and Rick Olson thought they’d have no legal trouble using a surrogate to birth their son. Then a rogue judge in Wisconsin pulled them into an 11-month legal battle.Jay Timmons and Rick...
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[Australia] "State government begins righting a ridiculous wrong" by Farrah...
I expect to see a number of articles leading up to 1 September 2016 relating to the upcoming "Adoption" law reform start in Victoria. Here is one from The Age by Farrah Tomazin."Think of it as history...
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[USA] Maryland tries to strengthen foster care for gay and transgender youths
"Maryland officials are taking steps to create a more welcoming foster-care system for gay, bisexual and transgender children and adolescents, including screening homes for possible bias and providing...
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[Australia] Victorian Rainbow Families Council AGM - 11 September 2016 - Be...
This just in from our great friends at the Rainbow Families Council:"We look forward to seeing you at our AGM on Sunday 11 September, 2pm to 4pm at Mark Street Hall, 1 Mark St, North Fitzroy.Our Annual...
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[Australia] Out Takes on JOY 94.9 - Feature on Gay Dads & Fathers Day
Hi AllTonight on OUT TAKES, the JOY 94.9 program that explores queer file against the broader cultural, political and cinematic landscape - they are talking all things Gay Dads in Cinema -...
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[FIJI] 10 QUESTIONS I HATE AS A GAY FOSTER TO ADOPTION PARENT by Matt Young
There is a wonderful piece of writing by Gay Dad Matt Young at Our Queer Stories that I recommend you have a read of. He covers 10 Questions that as a Gay Dad he hates having to hear and answer - and I...
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[Australia] Urgent - Do You Want the ALP to Block the Plebiscite?
This is an important message from our good friends at Rainbow Families Victoria. If you want to see the Plebiscite blocked, it is incredibly important to tell the ALP and Bill Shorten. You can tell...
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[Australia] Family Matters on JOY 94.9 - Discussing Adoption Law Reform in...
Everyone should tune into the Family Matters show JOY 94.9 tonight to hear Felicity Marlowe from Rainbow Families Victoria talk all things Adoption in Victoria from 8pm. She will be discussing what is...
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[Australia] Victoria Adoption Reforms for Same-Sex & Gender Diverse Couples...
There is some good news today in the State of Victoria (plus some very average news!). The Adoption Amendment Act 2015 comes into force today which allows in most cases the same rights afforded to...
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[Australia] Want to Publish Your LGBTI Parenting Story or News on the Gay...
Hi AllJust a reminder that if you have an article or news that you want to share with the Gay Dads Australia community please contact us and let us know. There are some rules. For instance, we...
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[Australia] International Surrogacy and Adoption in Victoria - An Update
Hi AllMany of you will be aware that Adoption Equality laws came into force in Victoria today. Those following this will also be now aware that the pathway for kids born via international surrogacy is...
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[Australia] Adoption on The Informer on JOY 94.9
Just a short note to let you know that you can tune into JOY 94.9tonight from 6.30 to 7pm to listen to The Informer. They are going to cover the new Adoption Reform from about 6.30 onwards and I will...
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[USA] "My Brother’s Pregnancy and the Making of a New American Family" by...
What a wonderful piece about Evan and creating a rainbow family. Absolutely lovely!"My brother Evan was born female. He came out as transgender 16 years ago but never stopped wanting to have a baby....
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[Australia] Launch of FIRST LGBTI+ History Month - October 2016
This is exciting news. I have just heard that there is a going to be a LGBTI+ History Month in October 2016. Such excellent news!Find our more at the Facebook Page here.Join us at the launch of...
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[Australia] Children Of Same-Sex Parents To Ask MPs To Stop The Plebiscite
Children of same-sex parents and their families will travel to Canberra in mid-September to ask politicians to stop the marriage equality plebiscite.The NSW and Victorian branches of the Rainbow...
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[Australia] Happy Father's Day to Gay Dads (and Gay Dads to be) right Around...
Details of Victorian Gay Dads Father's Day Picnic Here.
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[Australia] Gay Dads Australia Celebrations 2016
Hi allYesterday was Father's Day and Gay Dads and their kids celebrated right around the country. Here are some pictures.Gay Dads Australia - Victoria - Botanical Gardens 2016Gay Dads Australia -...
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[Australia] Rainbow Families Victoria, ACT and NSW Head to Canberra to say...
Hi AllI received this message from our good friends at Rainbow Families. Please consider helping.****Hey friends,I am, once again, writing with a request for support for an advocacy campaign!In...
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