You can't talk about adoption in Australia without discussing past Forced Adoption policies and practices. In this episode we explore the history of Forced Adoption in Australia and its ongoing impact. This episode discusses adult themes and listener discretion is advised. Visit www.jigsawqueensland.com for more information about adoption issues and Forced Adoption. For more information go to http://www.jigsawqueensland.com/episode-notes

Heather shares her story of the lifelong impacts of being separated from her daughter through adoption in 1975, at the pinnacle of the forced adoption era and their subsequent reunion with Jo Sparrow. They discuss her work within the post adoption support community and how helping others has aided in her own healing. This episode discusses adult themes and listener discretion is advised. Visit www.jigsawqueensland.com for more information about adoption issues and forced adoption.

The first episode of season one discusses how episodes will explore the adoption experience from the perspectives of mothers, fathers, adopted people and their loved ones. We introduce upcoming interviews featuring the personal stories of people affected by adoption and exploring adoption topics including adoption loss, psychological impacts of adoption, forced adoption, intercountry adoption, searching, reunion, healing and many more. Episodes will also feature interviews with practitioners, people who have been involved in inquiries, research, legislative change, artists, film makers and authors.