Panoramica
Per chi è
FASS supports people affected by forced adoption where the birth and adoption took place in Australia. Support can be accessed in your state or territory, no matter where the adoption occurred.
Come aiutiamo
Offriamo consulenza terapeutica, assistenza sociale, supporto emotivo, ricerca dei documenti, assistenza nella ricerca e nel ricongiungimento familiare, attività di gruppo, supporto tra pari, sovvenzioni comunitarie e sviluppo professionale.
Cosa aspettarsi
Specialised services delivered by people who understand the unique challenges of forced adoption trauma and its impact across the lifespan.
Programmi
Counselling, information and support with family search and reunion, and links to other relevant support and community networks; information and professional development for allied health and community workers; Small Grants Program.
Prezzo
There is no cost for our support services.
Opzioni di consegna
Face-to-face, telephone and telehealth counselling and group sessions during business hours. After-hours groups and sessions are available by appointment.
About the Small Grants Program
The Forced Adoption Support Service Small Grants Program is aimed at activities that build community capacity and enhance support for people affected by forced adoption.
Two rounds of funding are offered each year in February and July, with a maximum amount of $3000 available per application, with a total of $9000 per year.
Per maggiori informazioni sui criteri di candidatura e sugli attuali requisiti del ciclo di sovvenzioni, consultare le Linee guida del programma.
Small Grants Program Updates
The following activities were funded in our latest Forced Adoptions Support Service Small Grants Program round, in July 2025.
- Arts based workshop for Mothers who have lost a child to adoption
- Printing of a new book of writings from Adoptees
- Turning a book of writings from adoptees into an eBook
- Healing workshops for adoptees ‘The Adoptee Healing and Connection Circle’
All grants’ funds have been expended for this financial year. The next Forced Adoptions Support Service Small Grant Round will be in July 2026.
Information and Training for Professionals
Offriamo formazione per:
- Professionisti sanitari alleati
- Gruppi comunitari
- Aged Care settings
Nuova formazione disponibile: Adozione forzata: competenze pratiche e consapevolezza
L'APS ha anche un programma di formazione per l'adozione forzata.
Riconoscimento del finanziamento
The Forced Adoption Support Service is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services
