National Library of Australia

Australian Journal of Adoption

The Australian Journal of Adoption is an online journal providing an independent, quality and open access forum for people involved in the adoption quadrangle.

Papers, book, blog, seminar and/or website reviews are now open for the second edition. If you would like to submit a paper or a media review please register online as an author.

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IDENTITY by Jeanette Broekman, Director, Artist, Adoptee. www.reunitecards.com.au

Vol 1, No 2 (2009)

Table of Contents

Significant Milestones PDF
 

Upcoming Events/Conference/Seminar/ Workshop Announcements

Sydney Transracial Adoptee Artist & Panel Event PDF
 
Adoption Forum - Canberra Abstract PDF
 
Tangled Web - the history of adoption in Australia Abstract PDF
 

Exhibitions and Events

New Arrivals Abstract PDF
Nicole Porter

Original Papers

Psychosocial Correlates of Parenting Stress in Australian Parents with a Daughter Adopted from China Abstract PDF
Melissa Nicola Fick, Catherine McMahon

Reviews (Books, Blogs, Seminars & Websites)

Perspectives on local and intercountry adoption: Canada, US and Australia A report of an adoption seminar and roundtable. Abstract PDF
Amy Pollard
Performing the Adoption Story: A review of two pieces of the theatre in Melbourne: 'Umbilical' by Dominic Hong Duc Golding and 'The Show Must Go On' by Robyn Bishop (based on the life of Jan Russ) PDF
Denise Cuthbert

Theses (Honours Completed)

Adoptees in Reunion: The Psychological Integration of Adoption, Motivations for Reunion, and the Reunion Relationship Abstract PDF
Susan Rogers