Historical forced adoptions - resources and training

Resources

1. Report 66 - Broken Bonds, Fractured Lives

Report 66 - Broken Bonds, Fractured Lives: report on the inquiry into past forced adoption in Western Australia

2. Government's Response

Government's Response to Report 66 - Broken Bonds, Fractured Lives: report on the inquiry into past forced adoption in Western Australia

3. First Annual Implementation Progress Report

Annual Implementation Progress Report of the Government Response to Report 66 – Broken Bonds, Fractured Lives

4. Forced adoption

Forced adoption | Department of Social Services – Commonwealth website on forced adoption that provides information and resources including:

• Links to the National Apology for Forced Adoption and the Commonwealth response
• Information on Forced Adoption Support Services in each Australian state and territory
• Resources about the history and experiences of forced adoption and supporting people affected by forced adoption
• Australian Institute of Family Studies research reports on the impacts of forced adoption
• Research and findings on best practice models for support services

5. Forced Adoptions History Project

Forced Adoptions History Project – the National Archives of Australia Forced Adoptions History Project aimed to increase awareness and understanding of forced adoption in Australia and includes lived experiences.

6. Without Consent exhibition information and videos

Without Consent exhibition information and videos – an exhibition curated by the National Archives of Australia that aimed to increase public awareness about forced adoption. The website includes links to photos and videos.

Training

1. Forced Adoption: Practical Skills and Awareness online training

Forced Adoption: Practical Skills and Awareness online training - A free online training that explains the history of forced adoptions and provides practical information to help support adults affected by forced adoption. This training is aimed at the aged care workforce and community services sector. The training is provided by the Department of Social Services.

2. Australian Psychological Society online training

Australian Psychological Society online training - Accredited, online training for those supporting people affected by forced adoption. There are two training options:

• Understanding forced adoption: Training for general practitioners – CPD Approved | 1 CPD hours
• Understanding forced adoption: Training for psychologists – CPD Approved | 2 CPD hours