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Adopt Perspective

Jigsaw Queensland
Adoption
Mental Health
Family Dynamics
Identity
Reunion
Trauma
Forced Adoption
Foster Care
Family Relationships
Reunion Experiences
Intergenerational Impact
Grief
Identity Exploration
Inter-Country Adoption
Trauma and Healing
Emotional Support
Jigsaw Queensland
Theatre
Resilience
Research

Adopt Perspective is a podcast for anyone affected by adoption. We discuss the adoption experience from the perspectives of mothers, fathers, adopted people and their loved ones, so that we may learn and grow from the perspectives of others. Sharing personal stories and explore adoption topics including adoption loss, psychological impacts of adoption, forced adoption, inter-country adoption, sear... more

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Today’s conversation is one that takes us across continents, cultures, and the complex search for identity that so many adopted people navigate. Ryan Anderson is an intercountry adoptee who now lives in Scotland. Ryan was born in Morocco and adopted ... more

Born in 1972 in Toowoomba and adopted into a family in Boonah, Tammy Richie’s story is one of heartbreak, resilience and rediscovery. In this episode, Tammy shares her remarkable journey — from learning she’d lost her twin at birth to finding her bio... more

Today on Adopt Perspective, we're joined by South Australian filmmaker, writer, adoptee and advocate Heather Waters. Heather’s work explores the lasting impacts of adoption on identity, family, grief and belonging and one of her films will be showcas... more

This week on Adopt Perspective podcast, we’re joined by Kim Rankin, who was born and adopted in Sydney in 1973. It would be another 27 years before Kim reunited with her mother, Karen Chaston — who shared her side of the story in our previous episode... more

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Ryan Anderson
Inter-country adoptee and advocate for adoptee rights and mental health awareness
Episode: Ryan Anderson
Tammy Richie
A veteran of the Australian Army, mother, and an adopted person who shares her experiences navigating loss and reunion.
Episode: Tammy Richie - Loss, Reunion and the Bonds That Shape Us
Heather Waters
Filmmaker, writer, and advocate focusing on adoptee experiences, forced adoption practices, and identity issues.
Episode: Heather Waters - You Should Be Grateful
Kim Rankin
Adopted person sharing her adoption journey and reunion experience
Episode: Kim Rankin
Karen Chaston
A mother who lost her daughter to adoption and reunited after 28 years.
Episode: Karen Chaston
Professor Daryl Higgins
Director of the Institute of Child Protection Studies at the Australian Catholic University.
Australian Catholic University
Episode: Professor Daryl Higgins - Child Safety Inquiry & Adoption Act Review
Anna Linde
Adoptee, dance and movement therapist, and sexology researcher
The Adopted Sexologist
Episode: Anna Linde - The Adopted Sexologist
Brett Kable
An adoptee who shares his adoption story and reflections on reconnecting with his biological family.
Episode: Brett Kable
Tash Hope
Daughter of Vivienne Timmermans and an adopted person sharing her story
Episode: Tash Hope

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Dr Jo-Ann Sparrow
Host and president of Jigsaw Queensland, focused on adoption perspectives and support.

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Heather Waters - You Should Be Grateful
Q: What distinguishes You Were Chosen, Secrets of Closed Adoption from You Should Be Grateful?
You Were Chosen focuses more on two adoptees and the effects that adoption has had on their lives, whereas You Should Be Grateful is about the expectations of gratitude placed on adoptees.
Heather Waters - You Should Be Grateful
Q: How has your own journey influenced the way you see adoption policy or what you think adoptees need to heal and flourish?
My own journey of self-discovery has led to a realization that although Australia is leading the charge for reform, there's still much more that needs to be addressed, both here and on a global scale.
Heather Waters - You Should Be Grateful
Q: What was your intention with this documentary and what myths or societal expectations about AdopTEA did you want to explore or disrupt?
The intent behind You Should Be Grateful was to create a series of documentaries, which purposefully labelled with the titles of phrases that collectively AdopTEAs hear throughout their lives.
Kim Rankin
Q: What was your experience with your adoptive family like regarding open discussions about adoption?
Kim explains that her adoptive family had limited discussions about her adoption, which was typical of the closed adoption era.
Kim Rankin
Q: How did you find out that you were adopted?
Kim recalls discovering she was adopted at three years old when she asked her mother if she was in her tummy like another baby, leading to conversations about her adoption.

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The podcast provides a platform for exploring the multifaceted experiences of adoption, addressing matters that resonate deeply with many individuals affected by this complex issue. It covers a range of themes including the emotional and psychological impacts of adoption, the narratives surrounding forced adoptions, as well as the intricate dynamics of searching for and reuniting with biological families. Through personal stories and expert insights, discussions delve into important topics such as identity, belonging, healing, and the legislative landscape surrounding adoption practices. The inclusion of diverse voices—from adoptees and adoptive parents to practitioners and artists—highlights the podcast's commitment to fostering understand... more

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1. Ryan Anderson
2. Tammy Richie
3. Heather Waters
4. Kim Rankin
5. Karen Chaston
6. Professor Daryl Higgins
7. Anna Linde
8. Brett Kable

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