There was a time in Australian society when it was common practice to remove babies at birth from unmarried mothers and give them to childless married couples to raise as their own. Until the mid-1970s, and in some cases into the 80s, it was a popular solution to the twin societal problems of single mothers … Continue reading Adoption – Our voices, our stories
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Giving Airtime to my Nurturing Side
After yesterday's post about being busy, I scanned the diary to check what else has been happening this last month. I was struck with the number of "nice" things I have been involved with recently. A couple of these are due to my good friend Jay. Many of you will have met her from the travel … Continue reading Giving Airtime to my Nurturing Side
Adoption Connections Meeting in Wollongong
I thought I would turn to the medium of my blog to spread the word among my local followers about the upcoming Adoption Connections Meeting in Wollongong, NSW. Hosted by The Benevolent Society’s Post Adoption Resource Centre, the meeting is open to all people affected by adoption – parents, adopted people and family members - … Continue reading Adoption Connections Meeting in Wollongong
The Reluctant Retiree 