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Rainbow family
We are excited to launch a new rainbow family commemorative birth certificate. The design celebrates the diversity of NSW and is a special way for people to celebrate the birth of a new family member and rainbow families of all shapes and sizes.
The Registry worked with the Rainbow Family Association to find an artist to create a meaningful and contemporary design that would appeal to the LGBTIQA+ community.
Sydney-based artist, illustrator and animator Monica Higgins (she/her) was selected for her contemporary and colourful designs. The certificate artwork uses bright pride colours to illustrate native animals as rainbow families enjoying themselves among iconic Sydney Iandmarks.
Ms Higgins will also pledge $1 from the sale of each Rainbow commemorative birth certificate to Twenty10, who work with people across Sydney and New South Wales who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, non-binary, intersex, questioning, queer, asexual and more (LGBTIQA+) people and others of diverse genders and sexualities, their families and communities.
You have a choice to purchase:
- single commemorative birth certificate. Cost: $41
- package that includes an official birth certificate and a commemorative certificate. Cost only $87
Cost includes postage.
You can't order a commemorative certificate on its own for a new baby.
Our commemorative birth certificates are:
- suitable for framing at 279mm x 355mm (that's a bit bigger than A4 paper
- printed on archival paper and wrapped in acid-free tissue paper
- sent to you in a protective cardboard cylinder.
Commemorative certificates are keepsakes and not official proof of identity documents.
Choose a design
Rainbow family
The certificate features bright pride colours with genderless native animals as rainbow families enjoying themselves among iconic Sydney landmarks.
Sydney-based artist, illustrator and animator Monica Higgins (she/her) removed gender from the focus of the illustration to give our rainbow families the freedom to be seen as they wish to be.
$1 from the sale of each Rainbow commemorative birth certificate goes to Twenty10 incorporating Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service NSW, who work with people across Sydney and New South Wales who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, non-binary, intersex, questioning, queer, asexual and more (LGBTIQA+) people and others of diverse genders and sexualities, their families and communities.
Lunar New Year 2022
Chinese Zodiac Year of the Tiger - Australian/Chinese contemporary oriental brush painter, Lucy Wang, has created this beautiful design to celebrate the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Tiger.
Choose this limited release design to celebrate a new baby, special birthday, and the new Lunar new year in 2022.
Rugby Union
The Wallaby’s & Wallaroo’s - Rugby union fans we’ve got you covered with Wallaby and Wallaroo designs for born supporters of Rugby Union. Official Rugby Australia approved product.
Rugby League
NRL – Rugby fans we've got you covered with all 16 NRL clubs represented in these designs. Official NRL approved product.
State of Origin – Blues (NSW) and Maroons (QLD) designs are available for born supporters of Australian Rugby League. Copyright © State of Origin.
Australian Classics
Fauna – this beautiful design by Australian artist Lynne Muir has been a favourite for the last 20 years.
Ken Done – 'Sydney Harbour' is an original work by world-renowned Sydney artist Ken Done. Royalties from the sale of this certificate go to supporting UNICEF.
Blinky Bill – Dorothy Wall created this iconic Australian koala character in 1933. Ever since then Blinky Bill has been appearing in books, TV and films, and now he's popping up on this delightful certificate.
Baby handprints
Available in blue or pink, with a choice of skin tone, these certificates are a touching memento of a day to remember.
This design continues to be one of our most popular.
May Gibbs
May Gibbs (1877-1969) was an illustrator, artist and children's author best known for her gumnut babies creations, inspired by Australian bush flora. Royalties from sale of May Gibbs’ designs help fund the charities Cerebral Palsy Alliance and Northcott.
Gumnut Babies – Gibbs’ illustrations featuring the baby figures modelled on eucalypt buds and flowers first appeared in 1913.
Boronia Babies – In 1916 the book 'Gum blossom babies' was published, the beginning of the bush fantasy world that captured the imaginations of Australians for over a century.
Snugglepot & Cuddlepie – The most well known and widely recognised of the gumnut babies are the adventurous pair Snugglepot and Cuddlepie.
Peppa Pig and Giggle & Hoot
Peppa Pig – Much-loved children's TV character Peppa Pig adds her cheerful charm to these colourful certificates. Choose Peppa and George or the whole Pig family.
Giggle & Hoot – Feathered friends Hoot and Hootabelle from the Giggle and Hoot show bring brightness to these appealing certificate designs.
Indigenous art
These bold graphic designs created by Indigenous artists from NSW are a wonderful way to celebrate a birth.
In this collection are 'Be Blessed' by Dianne Ussher, and two designs by Pam Walker, 'Amongst the Flowers' and 'Peaceful'.