We provide the following information and support services to people affected by adoption.
Electoral roll searches
We are able to conduct electoral roll searches for people looking for birth relatives throughout Australia. Fees are $40 ($10 for concession card holders).
Information and discussion meetings
Our information and discussion meetings bring together other adoptees, birth parents, adoptive parents, their friends and family to talk about the experience of adoption. Participants discuss the implications of search and reunion and 'down the track' issues. Guest speakers (an adoptee, a birth parent and an adoptive parent) will share their experiences of adoption and reunion, followed by general discussion. Written information is also available.
When
Meetings are regularly scheduled in different areas of Sydney, regional NSW and the ACT and also in Brisbane and regional Queensland. Information about upcoming meetings can be found on our Events page.
Fees
A nominal fee is charged per meeting.
Support groups
A range of organisations throughout Australia facilitate support groups for people affected by adoption. Support groups are an opportunity to share adoption experiences and to learn from others.
The following information about support groups is provided for your own information. The groups do not necessarily reflect the views of The Benevolent Society, nor are they auspiced by our services. The Benevolent Society, PARC and PASQ do not have any liability for information provided through these support groups.
We make every effort to ensure that the details of the groups are correct. If you wish to update us on the information provided or to suggest other links, contact PARC (NSW/ACT) or contact PASQ (Queensland).
See below for information about support groups throughout Australia.