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For Bio info click on - About - tab and 'A bit about me' Dr. Christine A. Cole Convenor Apology Alliance Australia

Salvation Army using Dr. Jeremy Sammut’s research to promote forced adoption?

Posted on October 22, 2014 by apologyalliance

http://www.sarmy.org.au/en/Social/eConnect/Policy/Childrens-housing-and-child-protection-failure/ “Unless the emphasis on family preservation is reversed in the children’s best interests, and greater use is made of adoption to give children safe and stable homes, governments will be forced to spend increasing sums on OOHC to cater … Continue reading →

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Academic Paper condemns Forced Adoption & exposes serious damage

Posted on October 16, 2014 by apologyalliance

Everyone who has had their family torn apart by the government’s past or present policy of removal practices should read the following article. It is is authored by Dr. Daryl Higgins – who co-authored the AIFS research project report with Pauline … Continue reading →

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Hansard Transcript from Legislative Council- 11 September 2014: Motion for Day of Recognition & Memorial

Posted on October 16, 2014 by apologyalliance

Hansard Transcript from Legislative Council- 11 September 2014 BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders: Order of Business Ms JAN BARHAM [10.32 a.m.]: I move: That standing and sessional orders be suspended to allow a motion to … Continue reading →

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Jan Barham on YouTube moving the motion for day of recognition and memorial

Posted on October 16, 2014 by apologyalliance

The following video clips of Jan’s two speeches relating to the ongoing recognition of forced adoptions: Moving the motion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o55d4fPCJ2A Speech in reply and passage of the motion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqPkVgKBEcc

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Kerri Saint: An Adoptee Speaks on the crime of Forced Adoption

Posted on October 16, 2014 by apologyalliance

Hi Everyone, there was a bit of concern about the short notice of the event at Parliament House unfortunately that was out of my control and just to explain I wrote the following: Jan Barham worked very hard to get a … Continue reading →

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My Talk: Event to commemorate the passage of a motion for memorial and recognition day of NSW Forced Adoption Apology

Posted on September 24, 2014 by apologyalliance

Below is the talk I presented at a forum organised by Jan Barham (MLC) Greens primarily to educate her parliamentarian colleagues about the issue of past Forced Adoption.  This was a direct outcome of the successful passage of her motion … Continue reading →

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NSW Apology Anniversary – beginning of a new era

Posted on September 20, 2014 by apologyalliance

A small group gathered to have lunch and a chat to commemorate the 2nd Anniversary of the NSW apology.  From left to right – Representatives of the national adoptee organisation: Association for Adoptees Inc. Australia – Secretary/ Treasurer:  Mandy Williamson, President: … Continue reading →

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INVITATION to Parliament House Event: Day of Recognition of Forced Adoption Apology and Memorial

Posted on September 17, 2014 by apologyalliance

3 Speakers to discuss the importance of the NSW apology for Forced Adoption Survivors and what  a day of recognition and memorial means for them   Jan Barham MLC The Greens Legislative Council, Parliament House Macquarie Street, SYDNEY 2OOO Email: Jan.Barham@parliament.nsw.gov.au … Continue reading →

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Reproductive slavery: Australia puts children at risk by ‘freeing up’ the adoption market

Posted on September 8, 2014 by apologyalliance

The on-line publication: The Conversation, features an article authored by Professors Fronek, Cuthbert and Keyes.  The article raises concerns about  a conflict of interest amongst those influencing  intercountry adoption policy and legislation.  Adoptive parents, particularly high profiles, such as Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness, have the ear of … Continue reading →

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Call by Adoptees to be included in Royal Commission into Child Sexual Abuse

Posted on August 27, 2014 by apologyalliance

A comment from the article about Kerri Saint cited in the previous post My heart goes out to you Kerri. I was adopted in the 1950’s and like you was subjected to a great deal of abuse. The assumption always … Continue reading →

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