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Approval of Adoption Agency - Victoria

Description

You will need this approval to arrange adoptions or conduct negotiations relating to the adoption of children.

Only a non-profit welfare organisation may apply for approval as an adoption agency. A welfare organisation is an organisation that is formed for religious, charitable or welfare purposes, not for the purpose of trading or profit.

An approved adoption agency is authorised to organise adoption arrangements for Australian children only. Special approval is required to arrange international adoptions. International adoption is regulated by the Hague Convention.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this approval, you must:

  • be a non-profit welfare organisation
  • have sufficient experience in the provision of child and family services
  • ensure you and your staff meet the requirements for qualifications, experience and character
  • have a thorough understanding of Australian adoption legislation and practices
  • satisfy any other requirements outlined in the authorising body's application procedure, such as security checks.

If you intend to arrange international adoptions, you will also need a thorough understanding of all applicable international adoption legislation and practices.

Duration

Not exceeding three years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Please consult the responsible agency for further information on fees to be submitted.

Forms

Act(s) name

Adoption Act 1984 Victoria

Regulation(s) name

Adoption Regulations 2019 Victoria

Administering agency

Department of Justice and Community Safety

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.