A special information night on supporting your children who are gender diverse will be held in Gosford on August 16.
A spokesperson for PFLAG Central Coast said having a child come out as gender diverse can be a time full of uncertainty and questions.
“Parents learning about their kids’ experience and being able to understand what is happening for them is a huge part of supporting them,” the spokesperson said.
“All parents want to see their kids living happy, fulfilling, and authentic lives.
“Having your child come out as gender diverse can be a time full of uncertainty and questions.
“LGBTQIA+ youth experience higher levels of emotional distress than their peers, and research tells us that the acceptance and support of their families can greatly reduce this.
“It can be challenging to understand what support and care is available.
“What is gender diversity?
“Where do you go for help?
“What support is available?
“What does the future look like for your child and your family?
“What can you do to keep your kid happy, healthy, and thriving?”
At the PFLAG: Gender Diversity Info Session, experts from headspace and Maple Leaf House will share their knowledge and answering questions.
Attendees can learn about what gender diversity is, talk to experts about the support available and connect with other parents and carers.
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing support to young people aged 12-25.
headspace GPs based on the Central Coast will talk through gender affirming care options and what the process will be like to access support from the very first step at the GP appointment.
Maple Leaf House is a gender clinic based in Newcastle which provides specialist, multidisciplinary services for trans and gender diverse children and young people aged up to 24.
One of Maple Leaf’s clinical psychologists will explain the support available from this service and how to access it.
The session will be held at the Fun Haus Factory in Gosford on August 16 from 6-8pm for parents and carers of LGBTQIA+ youth and children.
PFLAG Central Coast is a peer led support group for Parents and Carers of LGBTQIA+ people, established in March 2011, aiming to keep families together, happy and healthy and provide support and information to families, carers and friends of all same sex attracted and gender variant people.
The session is free but registration is essential at www.naughtynoodle.com.au/yaas
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Naughty Noodle Fun Haus