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

Local adoptions usually follow this process
Initial screening
Workshop, application and assessment
Allocation and placement
Post adoption order

Adopting internationally is longer process which can include being screened not only in Australia but also in the country you are adopting from. The adoption is usually finalised in the country of the child however with some countries it is not final until the Australian court has made an adoption order. The process 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

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