Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0985348

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0985348

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

The search for family: A history of adoption in Australia. How has Australia cared for its children? This study will fill a significant gap in the nation's self-understanding by explaining the historical factors driving the changing place, meaning and significance of adoption. Whilst participants and practitioners debate its social worth, the policy pendulum is swinging back to an acceptance of adoption. Australian society is in urgent need of an open hearing of the contesting voices, and a balanced account of the historical impact of adoption. Our project promises both, thus 'understanding and strengthening (a) key element of Australia's social fabric' - the family.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 05-01-2009

End Date: 30-06-2013

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $325,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Family Law | Historical Studies | History: Australian | Social Program Evaluation

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Other social development and community services |

Other Keywords

Family Law | Historical Studies | History: Australian | Other social development and community services | Social Program Evaluation | Understanding Australia'S Past

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