Child adoption — assistance to mothers

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4777. Hon Alison Xamon to the Minister for Child Protection

I refer to past adoption practices, and ask —

(1) Are any non-government organisations provided with government funding to assist mothers with search and mediation?

(2) If yes to (1) —

     (a) which organisations are funded; and

     (b) how much funding does each organisation receive?

(3) If no to (1), why not?

Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied:

(1) Yes.

(2) (a) Adoption Research and Counselling Service Inc;

            Adoption Jigsaw WA Inc.

      (b) Adoption Research and Counselling Service Inc. - $188,912;

            Adoption Jigsaw WA Inc.                                      - $113,274.

(3) Not applicable.