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National Research Study on the Service Response to Past Adoption Experiences
Participate in the National Research Study on the Service Response to Past Adoption Experiences (Australian Institute of Family Studies) by completing an online survey.
This research is focused on the period of closed adoption in Australia and its effects. (Closed adoption is where an adopted child’s birth certificate was sealed and an amended birth certificate issued that established the child's adopted identity and relationship with their new adopted family. This practice changed gradually across Australia through the late 1970s, 80s and 90s).
This includes people subjected to unauthorised separataion from their child, which then resulted in adoption (often referred to as forced adoption.)
The study will help to identify the current service needs resulting from people’s experiences of this time. It will also examine the types of services and support that individuals may have previously sought.
What does your participation mean?
Participation is voluntary and you can choose not to answer some questions. Responses will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Some questions ask you to recall your adoption experiences in more detail than others. This may mean thinking about things that are upsetting or which cause distress. You will be advised before these kinds of questions are asked, and you will have the option of skipping to the next question or section.
A list of support services is available.
To participate, Click the link http://www.aifs.gov.au/pae/ Australian Government, Australian Institute of Family Studies
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