Stories of adoption experiences in Australia can be very difficult to find online, especially those from the forced adoption era. Relationships Australia South Australia’s Forced Adoption Support Services (FASS) will be producing an online video series about living with the effects of past adoption practices. Continue Reading
Student Training Clinic Returns
Our Student Training Clinic is back! The Clinic offers 4 free fortnightly counselling sessions (individual or couples counselling) conducted by our student counsellors in their final stages of training at our training arm, the Australian Institute of Social Relations. Continue Reading
National apology to those affected by former forced adoption policies and practices in Australia
Today we remember the national apology offered by the then Prime Minister Julia Gillard on 21 March 2013 to those affected by former forced adoption policies and practices in Australia.
Friendship Cup 2016
Join the South Australian Cricket Association at the second annual Friendship Cup. Continue Reading
Forced Adoption Support Service Small Grants Scheme
Our Forced Adoption Support Service has a component of funding called the Small Grants program. The program is aimed at activities that build capacity and enhance support for people affected by forced adoption. Continue Reading
Review of the Adoption Act 1988 – Review Recommendations
During 2014-15, the South Australian Adoption Act 1988 and Adoption Regulations 2004 were reviewed by independent reviewer, Associate Professor Lorna Hallahan. The Review report is available from the DECD website which you can find here.
Truthful, beneficial and respectful – how clients feel about being asked ‘hard questions’
Research studies, several peak bodies and our own practice wisdom tell us the same thing: we as service providers need to screen families for many risks when they use our services.
Anniversary of the National Apology
Friday 12 February marks the 8th Anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generation.
Honouring the Stolen Generations
The 9th Anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations will take place on Monday 13 February at Veale Gardens to remember the thousands that gathered at Elder Park on the morning of the Apology in 2008.
Commemorative Public Artwork for Past Forced Adoption Practices Update
Concept Design Presentations have taken place and our Post Adoption Support Service are pleased to announce that CHEB have been selected to move to the next stage of concept design development for the Commemorative Public Artwork for Past Forced Adoption Practices.