Adoption Laws
Welcome to Adoption Australia. The following is a little more information on what is involved in the adoption process.
Adoption law in Australia does vary from state to state, however some things are the same, for example there are no private adoptions whether you are adopting an Australian-born child or a child from another country. All inter-country adoptions must meet the Hague Convention criteria. Eligibility and the selection criteria vary depending on what state you live in and what country you would like to adopt from.
If you are wanting to adopt then you may like information on the adoption process in your state, information on adopting a child from Australia and on inter-country adoption. We also share with you our recommendations on what you may need to do to meet the eligibility criteria of your local state adoption department and details on the eligibility criteria from countries that are open to adoption by Australian families. We give you estimated costs and fees for the various adoption processes as well as information on international law and how this affects inter-country adoptions, and recommendations to ensure everything you do is above board and meets international law. Along with that information, we also include contact details for agencies, support groups and non-governmental organisations involved in the adoption process.
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 Laws 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.