NSW Department of Communities and Justice / Institute of Open Adoption - FACS.15.66

The Institute of Open Adoption

 The NSW Government will invest $2.85 million to help establish an independent Institute of Open Adoption. The Institute will lead local and up-to-date research on adoption practices. It will also support the organisations that work in adoption and encourage a change in culture around permanency planning.

 As a leader in the development of best practice in adoption, the Institute of Open Adoption will:

•  conduct applied research on open adoption from out-of-home care 
• increase awareness about the benefits of adoption from out-of-home care 
• develop resources to help the sector better understand open adoption and provide expert reports to support decision making around permanency 
• improve support services for people involved in adoption.

Prospective tenders are invited to submit a ‘Registration of Interest’ to be considered for the tender.

 

NSW Regions: Far North Coast, Mid North Coast, New England, Central Coast, Hunter, Cumberland/Prospect, Nepean, Northern Sydney, Inner West, South East Sydney, South West Sydney, Central West, Orana/Far West, Riverina/Murray, Illawarra, Southern Highlands

Invitation To Respond - This is not a tender. The system is being used for invitation for public response to information published on, or accessible through, this website. Examples would include EIS, discussion papers, requests for information, registrations for position appointments, etc.

For further information contact:

Rebecca Graham

t. 02 9716 2880 (10 - 4 pm)

e. openadoptioninstitute@facs.nsw.gov.au

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