Forced Adoption Support

We provide free and confidential support services for mothers, fathers, adopted persons and other family members impacted by forced adoption.

Between 1940 and 1970 babies and children were taken away from their families and placed for adoption due to government policies. The impacts of forced adoption are wide ranging and extend beyond adopted persons.

Our trauma-informed support services include:

counselling for individuals, couples and families
strategies to understand and manage grief and trauma
assistance to search for personal records that may uncover history, trace family and reclaim identity
guiding reconnection with families, where possible, and rebuilding relationships
advice and guidance on adoption related issues
coordination to connect with other services and support networks.

Cost

This is a free service thanks to the Department of Social Services.

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Phone 1300 364 277

We are not a crisis service
If you are in crisis call Lifeline 13 11 14
If you are in immediate danger call 000

Relationships Australia Canberra & Region Incorporated is accredited by Quality Innovation Performance (QIP) against the QIC Health and Community Services Standards 7th Ed.

If you find it difficult to hear or to speak, you can contact us through the National Relay Service (NRS). Please call 133-677

If you require support in another language, you can use the Translating Interpreting Service (TIS) free of charge by calling us and asking for an interpreter or calling TIS on 131 450 and asking to be connected to us on 1800 364 277

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Relationships Australia Canberra & Region Incorporated is accredited by Quality Innovation Performance (QIP) against the QIC Health and Community Services Standards 7th Ed.

In the spirit of reconciliation, Relationships Australia Canberra & Region acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples visiting this website.

Forced Adoption Support

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