

About Us
A community where every family belongs
Rainbow Dads Victoria started with a simple idea, that rainbow dads and their kids shouldn't have to navigate the journey alone.

Our Story
How it all started...
Too many rainbow dads parent in isolation. Mainstream groups don't quite fit — they don't reflect our families, or understand the legal, social and emotional realities that come with them.
So we built something that does.
Rainbow Dads Victoria exists to create a village where rainbow dads and their kids are the norm, not the exception. A place where you can show up as yourself, no explanations needed. Where your family is just a family.
Our playgroups, events and catch-ups reduce isolation, build genuine friendships, and make a real difference to the mental health of both parents and kids.
RDV is open to anyone who identifies as a rainbow dad, or is on the journey to become one — regardless of relationship status, cultural background, age or family structure. Solo dads, partnered dads, co-parents, step-parents, carers, dads from previous relationships, and those building their family through surrogacy, fostering, adoption or donor conception.
However your family looks, there's a place here for you.




Mission & Values
What we stand for.
Every single day.
Everything we do comes back to a few simple beliefs about what rainbow families deserve and what community should feel like.
01
Inclusion without exception
Every rainbow dad family is welcome here, regardless of how it was formed, what it looks like or how you identify as a dad. Full stop.
02
Community over perfection
We're not a parenting advice service. We're a community. We show up for each other - messy, imperfect, and real.
03
Rainbow dads leading for dads
RDV is run by members, for members. The people who shape this community are the same people who rely on it.
Our Team
The volunteers who make it happen
RDV is powered entirely by volunteers — dads and supporters who give their time because they believe in what we're building.

Olivia Walker
Editor in Chief

Dan Mitchell
Assistant Manager
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Noah Patterson
Programming Editor
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Tess Anderson
Art Director
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Tess Anderson
Art Director
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Tess Anderson
Art Director
50+
Families across Victoria
20+
Events every year
8
Years of community
2
Regular playgroups
100%
Volunteer run, always
Partners & Supporters
Better together
We're grateful for the support of the following organisations and businesses, whose generosity helps us keep RDV accessible for every family.





Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions?
We've got answers.
New to RDV or just curious? Here are the questions we hear most often.

