mixed blessing to see yourself in your kids,” says Geoff Broughton, the rector

at Paddington Anglican Church in Sydney.

half joking.

adopted child, the first time he met a ‘blood relative’ was at the birth of his

son. Watching his son grow up and take on his likeness stirred something in

Geoff that he had never felt before – a desire to find out about his birth

family.

40, Geoff realized that he had to make a decision. He went from saying, “I

don’t need to know”, to asking “Do I never want to know?” If he waited another

decade, it might be too late.

episode, Geoff shares his story of reconnecting with his birth family and what his

experience as an adoptee has taught him about the theological concept of

adoption.

consider the fact that Geoff’s positive experience of adoption is not what many

children in his situation face.

Australia, 2013-14 figures show that more than 43,000 children were placed in

out of home care. Compared to the 317 adoptions finalised in this same period,

there’s clearly an overwhelming number of children in need of a permanent home.

Hunt, CEO of Adopt Change, tells us the real stories behind these statistics, explains

the need for adoption reform so that policies prioritise the best interests of

the child.

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