Information on Adoption Search
Welcome to Adoption Australia. The following is a little more information on what is involved.

There are many children and biological parents looking for each other in Australia. There are several agencies and databases that have been set up to help people with this search. Most adopted children will at some stage want to know about their biological families, this is natural and to be expected. If you are considering adopting then you will need to be prepared for this. You may also like to know:

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 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
Information on estimated costs and fees
Contact details for agencies, support groups and non-governmental organisation
Information about what other option you may have
information single parents or gay and lesbian couples

We can assist you with this process by providing you with all the information you need in an easy to read format as well as providing you with up to date information and ongoing assistance to make sure you are fully informed.

Adoption can be wonderful thing and the joy and love a child bring cannot be measured in time or money, however if you are unsure of the process you could chew through both resources quickly. It is important that you do this once and get it right the first time.

If you have any questions on Adoption Search or about other issues involved with adoption, please fill in the form on our services page.