Wa Adoption
Welcome to Adoption Australia. The following is a little more information on what is involved in the adoption process.
In Australia, the rate of adoptions have decreased over the last 30 years. There are a number of factors that have influenced this, such as the changing attitude to single parents and the support offered to them, and easier access to birth control and abortions. However, there are now more options for those who are wanting to adopt. While adoptions of Australian born babies have decreased, inter-country adoptions have risen to almost twice the number of children locally adopted.
Generally, the process for local adoption begins with an initial screening, then a workshop, an application, an assessment, allocation and placement, and finally, a post adoption order.
Adopting internationally is a longer process, as you will need to be assessed in Australia as well as in the country that you wish to adopt from. The adoption is usually finalised in the country that the child is from, however with some countries it is not final until the WA court has made an adoption order.
If you are considering adoption then we can provide many resources. We provide detailed information on the adoption process in your state. Information on adopting a child from Australia. Information on inter-country adoption. Details on the eligibility criteria from countries that are open to adoption by Australian families. Estimated costs and fees for the various adoption processes. Information on international law and how this affects inter-country adoptions. Even contact details for agencies, support groups, and non-governmental organisations involved in the adoption process. This information is up to date, and presented in an easy to read format. Throughout the process, we provide ongoing assistance to make sure you are fully informed.
If you have any questions on Adoption Australia or about other issues involved with adoption, please fill in the form on our services page.