Adoption advocates have welcomed changes to ACT laws which they say will make it easier for children to have the legal security and family stability of being formally adopted. Under amendments set to come into force on Tuesday, parental consent for adoption would no...
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AFA Christmas Chaos 2020
The AFA Christmas party was held on 29 November 2020 at the Greenhills Conference Centre. It was a great opportunity for us to get together in what has been a challenging year for many.
For everyone struggling with learning from home at the moment
The Australian Govt's Department of Education, Skills & Employment have set up this website with resources for parents. I work for this department these days, but had nothing to do with developing this website. Hope it's of use....
Some good news for birth certificates for adopted children in the ACT
when this bill passes we will be able to apply for integrated birth certificates that include birth parents and adoptive parents. Hooray!! See page 13 of the tabled bill - https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/.../PDF/db_62836.PDF
Age of leaving foster care will be 21 from 1st Jan, 2021 in Victoria
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We are always looking for new members to join our growing community. Come along to one of our family friendly events and get involved. Our support network would be happy to answer your questions about fostering or adoption.
