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Australians and New Zealanders (Aussies and Kiwis) have several resources for information about adoption including support groups, laws, agencies, and updates on new opportunities for adopting families.

Adoptions International of W. Australia
For Western Australians interested in intercountry adoption.

ASIAC NSW
A voluntary non-profit parent group in Australia, whose members are people who have adopted or are looking to adopt a child from overseas. Find information on how to adopt, updates on adoption programs by country, reports on the overseas aid fund, links to support groups, and a calendar of events.

Association for Adoptive Parents of the Territory
Support group for adoptive families in the Northern Territory, Australia.

Australian Adoption Act - 1993
Complete text. Updated 9 December 1998.

Australian Families for Children
NSW Organization concerned with intercountry adoption for Australian nationals. Site is new and offers limited information.

Australian Intercountry Adoption Network
AICAN is the national network of 20 non-government organizations involved in intercountry adoption.

Australians Aiding Children
Licensed to facilitate intercountry adoption; located in Adelaide. Also licensed for the Northern Territory.

Australians Caring For Children
NSW adoptive family support organization.

New Zealand - Adoption (Intercountry) Act
Includes ratification of the Hague Convention, adoption authorities, and citizenship act amendments.

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