The Australian-Ethiopian Adoption Program

The Complexities of Intercountry Adoption between Ethiopia and AustraliaThe Ethiopia- Australia Intercountry Adoption program has recently been in the spotlight following allegations of corruption within this program leading to its temporary suspension. The suspension was duly lifted by the Attorney General on 6 April 2010.A series of short papers provide a range of perspectives on this complex issue:The Australian-Ethiopian Adoption Program by Sandi Petersen, Post Adoptions Support Service Coordinator at Relationships Australia (SA)Intercountry Adoption - being part of the solution by Evelyn Robinson, Author, Counsellor and Educator.Who's playing God? by adoptive parents Tim Gavel and Jennifer Andrew. Their account first appeared in The Drum, ABC, 26 March 2010. Due acknowledgment is given to the Australian Broadcast Corporation.Australians caught in Ethiopian adoption nightmare by ABC journalist Cassie White. The story first appeared in The Drum, ABC, 16 March 2010. For related stories and public comments refer to the following link:http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/03/16/2846806.htm?section=justin