Book

Authors: Elphick, Ron J and Glennis Dees
Title: The adoption jigsaw : an account of the compassionate understanding and support given to those whose lives were affected by past adoption practices and of the 20 year struggle in Western Australia to break the conspiracy of silence surrounding adoption by changing attitudes, customs, laws and practices, 1978-1998.
Imprint: R. Elphick, Perth, 2000
ISBN/ISSN: 0646397125
Description: 'The Adoption Jigsaw' tells the story of the people, events, struggles and achievements of the adoption advocacy group, Adoption Jigsaw, in Western Australia. The author draws on information from newsletters, parliamentary debates, legislation, conference proceedings, reports, media and personal recollections to give a picture of the changing attitudes to adoption policy and practice in the State.
Libraries Australia Catalogue Entry: http://nla.gov.au/andb.bib-an25593306