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

The process for adopting local children generally is as follows

Initial screening
Workshop, application and assessment
Allocation and placement
Post adoption order

The process for international adoptions is usually like this:

1 enquiry
2 education program
3aplication, assessment and approval
4 home study, waiting and matching
5 travel to meet and pick up child
6 supervision and application for child to receive Australian citizenship
7 completion – 1 year after receiving child both governments will finalise adoption

If you are considering adoption then you may like:

Detailed information on the adoption process in your state
Information on adopting a child from Australia
Information on inter-country (overseas) adoption
Details on the eligibility criteria from countries that are open to adoption by Australian families
Information on estimated costs and fees for the various adoption processes
Information on international law and how this effects inter-country adoptions
Contact details for agencies, support groups and non-governmental organisation involved in the adoption process

Our staff will provide you with the information you require in an easy to read and understand format. We aim to provide you with all the information you require to assist you through the adoption process. Parenting an adopted child is a rewarding and life changing experience, much like parenting a biological child. Adoption, however, is a different process that has started for you and your adopted child well before you have even met

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.