Adopt Baby
Welcome to Adoption Australia. The following is a little more information on what is involved in the adoption process.
The number of babies available for adoption in Australia has decreased substantially since it peaked in 1971, however inter-country adoption has risen and now makes up 30% of all placements since 1979. It is interesting to note some of the changes that have occurred. In the 60's and 70's around 65% of all placements were from teenage mothers - this has dropped to around 30%.
Here are some other interesting statistics;
- 41% of inter-country adoption are from South Korea - Only 30% of the children up for adoption are from teenage mothers - One in six couples are infertile - In 1998 there were almost twice as many children adopted form other countries than from within Australia. There are a number of reasons why adoption is the chosen path for some people. Infertility is a major reason, with one in six couples affected by this, and another is that couples may want to give a child from a poverty stricken country a better life.
Adoption can be a long and complicated process so before you begin you may like advice on; the adoption process in your state or on adopting a child from AUstralia, information on inter-country (overseas) adoption, or details on the eligibility criteria from countries that are open to adoption by Australian families. We can also give you the estimated costs and fees for the various adoption processes, as well as information on international law and how this effects inter-country adoptions. Our service has contact details for agencies, support groups and non-governmental organisations involved in the adoption process, which we can also send you.
We understand that the adoption process is a special time for many families and that is why we want to offer our full support. We feel that the information that we can provide will greatly assist you through the adoption process.
If you have any questions on Adoption Australia or about other issues involved with adoption, please fill in the form on our services page.