Adoption Stories
Welcome to Adoption Australia. The following is a little more information on what is involved in the adoption process.
There are many stories about adoption from parents and children who have been through the process and are reflecting on their lives and the decisions they made along the way. However, there is little information on the actual process of adoption in Australia. Australia has one of the lowest rates of adoption in the western world, both for local children and inter-country adoption. This statistic is due to the legal requirements of Australia and it is both good and bad. The support given to mothers is fantastic and means that no one is ever forced to give up a child and this has resulted in more single women keeping their babies. Unfortunately, for the thousands of people wanting to provide a home for Australian and overseas children that are in need, the process is long and complicated.
If you are wanting to adopt then we can provide information on adopting a child from Australia, and information 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. We provide you with information regarding alternative options, as well as details on single parent and gay or lesbian household adoptions. 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 Stories 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.