Adoption factsheets
Collection of Factsheets related to adoption.
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Guide to drafting an open adoption plan
This guide is to be read in conjunction with the 'Registration of open adoption plans' factsheet to assist in deciding whether the open adoption plan is to be registered.
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OOHC Adoption Allowance (means-tested)
This allowance helps children who have been adopted from out-of-home care and require ongoing financial support to meet their needs.
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Costs for court report and registered counselling
Fees adoptive applicants pay to a contracted adoption assessor for preparing a court report or to a registered counsellor for the registered counselling
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Hardship Policy for ICA Factsheet 2024
Fees for intercountry adoption may disadvantage applicants with lower incomes. FACS has developed this policy to assist lower income households.
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Written Information on intrafamily adoption - Additional information for parents of an Aboriginal child
Written Information on intrafamily adoption - Additional information for parents of an Aboriginal child
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Written Information on intrafamily adoption - Additional information for parents of a Torres Strait Islander child
Written Information on intrafamily adoption - Additional information for parents of a Torres Strait Islander child
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Information for authorised carers on out-of-home care adoption
This factsheet is for authorised carers wishing to adopt a child or young person in their care who is under the parental responsibility of the Minister to 18 years
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Thinking about adoption
Information for anyone considering adoption of a child, including answers to what is open adoption, overseas or intercountry adoption, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adoption and how to apply.
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Information about intercountry adoption for those aged 18 and over
Factsheet and application for information about intercountry adoption for those 18 years old and older
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Information about intercountry adoption for those aged 18 and younger
Factsheet and application for information about intercountry adoption for those under 18 years of age