Adoption ... is it for me?

Are you pregnant and not sure what to do? Parenting and abortion aren't the only options. Adoption is an option too. For some people it is even the best option. Whether or not that is you, perhaps like most people, you don't know much about adoption.

Laws regarding adoption vary from state to state. If you intend to adopt in Queensland the Department of Child Safety is the relevant Government Department. The whole process may seem daunting so please call us and one of our Pregnancy Support Workers will be available to help you in the decision-making around this issue.

Adoption contacts

For information about relinquishing your child for adoption, please contact your relevant state organisation.

South Australia

Adoption and Family Information Service
Phone 08 8207 0060

New South Wales

Dept of Community Services
Phone 02 8855 4900

Centacare Adoption Services
Phone 02 9793 7522

Western Australia

Department for Community Development
Phone 08 9222 2555

Queensland

Department of Child Safety
Phone 07 3224 7415

Victoria

Department of Human Services
Phone 03 9843 6413

Tasmania

Department of Health and Human Services
Phone 03 6222 7373
Free call 1300 135 513 (Tas only)

Canberra

Family Services Bureau
Phone 02 6207 1335

Northern Territory

Department of Health and Community Services
Phone 08 8933 7077