Forced Adoption: information for health professionals

Information to understand the impact of past forced adoption and provide compassionate and considered support.
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The impact of forced adoption on mothers, fathers, adopted people and their extended family members is both lifelong and intergenerational.

The following resource has been developed for health professionals and service providers to consider when working with someone impacted by forced adoption.

Forced Adoptions Information Sheet


Other resources and training

Resource – Providing care and support to individuals with a forced adoption experience

This publication has been developed for health and community service professionals to assist in supporting clients affected by forced adoption.

Providing care and support to individuals with a forced adoption experience | Department of Social Services

Fact Sheet – Supporting people affected by forced adoptions

This fact sheet was developed so that service providers assisting people affected by forced adoption practices have an understanding of the issues and an awareness of particular sensitivities.

Supporting People Affected by Forced Adoptions | Department of Social Services

Fact Sheet – History and experiences of forced adoption

A fact sheet developed to increase awareness about Australia’s past forced adoption practices and to increase understanding of what forced adoption is.

History and Experiences of Forced Adoption | Department of Social Services


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