How do I adopt a child?

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In WA – all adoptions, including overseas adoptions are arranged by the Department for Child Protection. Contact them and they will invite you to a seminar on adopting a child. For other states contact the relevant government agency. Click here … Read More

What happens when a party to an adoption is deceased?

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Generally close relatives are able to access identifying information and therefore search and make contact. In most states you can also place your name on a contact register. Click here, follow the links and contact the relevant government agency. You … Read More

How can I prevent someone contacting me?

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Unless you placed a veto prior to June 2003 you cannot prevent someone from contacting you. Adopted people and birth parents have the same limits and protections as everyone in the community. A person can only apply to restrict contact … Read More

At what age can I search/contact my child?

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In all Australian states the child must be over 18 years of age. If the adoption occurred in Victoria you cannot obtain identifying information, however the government can search and contact on your behalf. For additional information click here and … Read More

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