Funding for a post adoption support service in Queensland
The Queensland Government has committed $1.2 million over three years to provide a dedicated post adoption support service for people affected by adoption in Queensland. In particular, this new service will be able to support people affected by the commencement of the Adoption Act 2009.
The funding will be dispersed as follows: $500,000 in the first year, $400,000 in the second year and $300,000 in the third year. The higher costs for the first and second years reflect the costs of initially setting up and resourcing the service in Queensland.
Post Adoption Support Queensland (PASQ)
The Benevolent Society has received the funding to assist people affected by adoption in Queensland and has established Post Adoption Support Queensland (PASQ).
PASQ provides counselling and support to people affected by adoption and offers:
- telephone counselling and support
- face-to-face counselling
- support and information during the search process
- mediation and assistance for people wishing to make contact with relatives.
For more information phone 07 3170 4600 or 1300 914 819 or email pasq@bensoc.org.au or visit www.bensoc.org.au.
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