NSW Department of Communities and Justice / Issues Paper on Establishing an Institute of Open Adoption - FACS.15.58 Notice

The NSW Government is establishing an independent Institute of Open Adoption. The Institute will receive seed funding from the NSW Government for up to three years.

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 improve awareness of open adoption and provide expert reports to support decision making around permanency
• improve support services for people involved in adoption

The Department of Family and Community Services (FACS) is seeking your feedback and input on the Issues paper - establishing an Institute of Open Adoption.

Feedback must be received by 5pm on 29 July 2015.

Printed copies of this discussion paper can also be obtained by calling (02) 9716 2880.

There will be an opportunity to discuss the Issues Paper on the 16 July 2015. This session is open to anyone with an interest in the Institute. If you would like to attend please RSVP with your Name, Email, Phone Number, Reason for Attending i.e. personal/professional interest in adoption.

Date: Thursday 16 July 2015 (10.30-12pm)

Location: Department of Family and Community Services, 4-6 Cavill Ave, Ashfield (Meeting Room 0.1).

RSVP: To openadoptioninstitute@facs.nsw.gov.au.

 

 

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.

Visit the FACS website at 

http://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/reforms/institute-of-open-adoption

for more information on the Institute and how to provide your feedback.

Address for Lodgement : Feedback must be submitted by 5pm on 29 July 2015. You can comment on the Issues Paper by:

• email: openadoptioninstitute@facs.nsw.gov.au
• fax: 02 9716 2442 (Attention: Special Projects)
  
• post:

                 Special Projects

                 The Institute of Open Adoption

                 Department of Family and Community Services

                 Locked Bag 4028

                 Ashfield NSW 2131

 

 

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