Welcome to Adoption Australia. The following is a little more information
on what is involved.
HOW WE CAN HELP
In
Australia the only way you can adopt is by being assessed and approved
by state authorities. This is to ensure the legality of the adoption
and to prevent child trafficking. The adoption must meet the requirements
of the Hague convention and all avenues of finding birth parents or
relatives must have been explored. This process can be complicated and
lengthy so you may like to know:
ALL YOUR OPTIONS
Information on inter-country (overseas) adoption
Details on the eligibility criteria from other countries
Information on international law and how this effects inter-country
adoptions
Information on which countries are open to adoptions by Australian families
Detailed information on the adoption process in your state
what you may need to do to meet the eligibility criteria of your local
state adoption department
Information on estimated costs and fees
Contact details for agencies, support groups and non-governmental organisation
Information about what other option you may have
MAKING IT WORK
The number of children adopted from overseas each year depends on the
countries offering children for adoption. Many countries do not want
to place their children overseas, preferring local adoption. Some have
made a commitment to reduce the number of children they make available
for adoption overseas.Providing a loving, safe and supportive environment
for a child an underprivileged child is incredibly rewarding, but it
is important to keep in mind that the system is there to place children
with families and seeing that their needs are met as best as possible.
Some families find this hard to understand but the joy a child can bring
is well worth the effort.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you have any questions on International Adoption in Australia or
about other issues involved with adoption, please fill in the form on
our services page.
