Adopt Child
Welcome to Adoption Australia. The following is a little more information on what is involved in the adoption process.
If you are looking to adopt a child from within Australia or from one of the countries that Australia has an agreement with, then getting the right advice is important. In Australia you can not go through a private agency, adoption has to go through the state department. The process varies between each state and also between each country if you are consideing intercountry adoption.
If you are considering adopting a child, having a good understanding of the process and what is involved can really help. This can be a stressful time for you and having support and guidance can make the process easier and more enjoyable. We can provide the following; Information on adopting a child from Australia, details on the Adoption process in your state and the eligibility criteria. We also explain the estimated costs and fees, and provide contact details for agencies, support groups and non-governmental organisations. We give information on inter-country (overseas) adoption, details on the eligibility criteria from other countries, and information on international law and how this effects inter-country adoptions. We also have information on which countries are open to adoptions by Australian families, and Information for single parents or gay and lesbian couples wanting to adopt.
We understand that the adoption process can be confusing and that it is a special time for you and your family, so we would like to assist you. We have helped many people complete their families, and can help you too by explaining your options. If you have any questions on how to adopt a child, or about other issues involved with adoption, please fill in the form on our services page.
If you have any questions on Adoption Australia or about other issues involved with adoption, please fill in the form on our services page.