Australia/New Zealand

For those searching in connection to adoptions finalized in Australia and New Zealand, here are some resources that may help.

Adoption Research & Counselling Service
Among the services offered by this independent WA agency are support, mediation, and counseling related to search and reunion.

Australian Black Market Adoptions
Information and registry. To register, to search the registry.

Blanche McMillan & Associates
Private enquiry agents handling adoption-related searches. NSW location.

Bringing Them Home
Search resources and information for Aboriginal persons. From the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission.

Brosnans Investigation Services
With over 20 years experience, Brosnans offers a well-established service for adoption-related searches.

Jigsaw Contact Register
For those connected with adoptions in Australia and New Zealand. Requires membership and fee of $15.00.

National Archives of Australia
Repository of a wealth of information for the searcher/researcher.

New South Wales Information and Registry
Information about instituting a search, requesting information, and the rights of each party to an adoption under the Adoption Information Act of 1990.

Origins Tasmania
A support group for all who have been affected or separated by adoption offering a safe environment and confidentiality. Branches worldwide and across Australia.

PARC - New South Wales
Post-Adoption Resource Centre provides search resources and assistance to those connected with adoption. They also offer resources for other parts of Australia.

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