anyone in AUSTRALIA given their BABY up for ADOPTION?
StarStruck asked:
where do you find the personal/company that organises it?
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where do you find the personal/company that organises it?
did it cost you money?
did u receive any money?
did you have a part in choosing the couple that would adopt you baby?
February 1st, 2010 at 10:33 pm
Adoption in Australia these days is very rare thankfully. You will get counselling and I don’t think you are pre-matched but I could be wrong. The laws differ depending in which state you are in and it is handled by government departments not agencies.
You do NOT receive money for giving away a child, that would be considered baby buying/baby traffiking and is illegal not only here in Australia (serious criminal charges would be laid) but also internationally.
If you are having issues about what to do and need someone to chat to, please email me at and I can point you the right places to go. I am in Sydney but I know the departments to direct you to in other states.
Cheers. myst1998
February 4th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
Pre-birth matching is illegal in Australia due to ethical reasons. You would be better to contact the Social services dept relating to welfare of children and speak to them. Its more than likely that they’re recommend counselling. Listen to what they have to say, I know what goes on in the interviews and frankly they do tell you the truth about adoption, and permanent care. Aust social services can be blunt about it, but al least they work to be as ethical as possible these days and you know what you’re in for.
To answers you questions factually as best I can here;
did it cost you money?
Depends on which side of the fence you’re on, Adoption is non-profit here and please don’t expect the potential adoptive parents to pay all your medical bills etc. Its unethical and not a good practice, especially since we have medicare in Australia and they won’t turn you away from a hospital because you don’t have any money. Can you imagine the uproar that would happen if they did that!
did u receive any money?
Again, the only thing you’re entitled to is the same as every other Aussie expectant parent. Go to centrelink and see what financial aid you’re entitled too. It’s about a child’s welfare, not what you get out of it. Be careful with that one, most people don’t like to be take advantage off because of a situation they’re in and I bet that includes yourself.
did you have a part in choosing the couple that would adopt you baby?
In some states you do have a part in choosing the couple, I know in NSW, SA, WA, are in line with a mother choosing the couple and open adoptions and working with families through any issues they have over time with the openess in adoption and visits. The thing is social services do want a mother to try and parent, and they will counsel you over relinquishing a child. They need to be very sure you know what you’re doing. We were chosen through a profile, she had information about us, but we didn’t meet until after placement. That’s how it goes and its done that way so peoples emotions can’t rule decisions being made or try and influence one another with guilt trips etc. I wouldn’t have wanted my kids biological mother to have relinquished a child just because she felt pressured into it. Most adoptive parents would rather you had the counselling first, and opportunities to parent or change your mind before they come into the picture.
Whatever you decide to do, all the best! Serenity71
February 6th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
Hi just read your question, were you wanting to give your baby up for adoption? If so how far along are you or how old is the baby? Shazza
February 8th, 2010 at 7:50 am
hi there, i gave my daughter up at birth in queensland. i spoke to the midwifes about it while pregnant and they put me onto the peole i neede to go through, there was NO money involved and i didnt get to cjoose the ppl but i did get to choose the charecteristics of the ppl i wanted her to go to. if you need to talk feel fre to msg me
mia’s mum