by | Jan 30, 2020 | Research, Reports, Articles
From 2010 to 2012, the Australian Institute of Family Studies was tasked by joint Commonwealth, state and territory Community and Disability Service Ministers to conduct a national research study into past adoption practices. The Australian Institute of Family...
by | Jun 12, 2019 | Member Contributions
by Carol Maney Many say that “things happen for a reason”. For adults that may be true, but for children I believe things just happen – to them; babies and children have no control, say or choice. They are in the hands of whoever have their hands on them, at any...
by | May 22, 2019 | News & Media Releases, Royal Commission Into Adoption
Summary, (below) as an introduction to what a Royal Commission is; so everyone is on the same page and we can unpack the issue/s (controversy). “Giving a United VOICE to the lived experience of Australian Adoptees” ARA Inc. Round Table- discussing Proposed RC (1 hour...
by | May 5, 2019 | News & Media Releases, Royal Commission Into Adoption
What happened to those 250,000 babies? What has happened to those 250,000 adults? ARA Inc. Is looking for input, expertise and energy to help bring about a much needed Royal Commission into the impact and long term outcomes of Adoption in Australia. Giving a United...
by | Dec 30, 2018 | Submissions
Submission by Adoptee Rights Australia, Inc, to the ACT Government’s discussion paper:DISPENSING WITH CONSENT “The ACT Government would like to understand whether the legislation in this area should be changed and if so, how best practice may be achieved.” Adoptee...
