Intercountry Adoption
Welcome to Adoption Australia. The following is a little more information on what is involved in the adoption process.
In Australia the only way you can adopt is by being assessed and approved by state authorities. The number of children adopted from overseas each year depends on the countries offering children for adoption. Many countries do not want to place their children overseas, preferring local adoption. Some have made a commitment to reduce the number of children they make available for adoption overseas.
Our service provides detailed information on the adoption process in your state, 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.
The adoption must meet the requirements of the Hague convention and all attempts to find the birth parents or relatives must be made. Providing a loving, safe, and supportive environment for an underprivileged child is incredibly rewarding, but it is important to keep in mind that the system is there to protect the rights of the child and the birth parents. Some families find this hard to understand but the joy a of adopting a child is well worth the effort.
If you have any questions on inter-country adoption 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.