[dansey]

Hi,

Just wanted to hear from anyone who has had recent dealings with the Intercountry Adoption Unit (Dept of Families) in Queensland.

My husband and I can't have our own children and are desperately seeking some sort of timeline from the Intercountry Adoption Unit. We are very frustrated at the monet because we call every couple of months asking when Expressions of Interests may be advertised and everyone either says "in about 18 months time" or I don't know. It's up to the Director-General. The Unit have been telling us this for almost two years now. Why can't we get an answer?! At least if the chances of Expressions of Interest are unlikely in the next twelve months, say so. If it happens earlier, well then it will be anice surprise won't it! I wish they wouldn't leave people hanging. I understand however why they don't make predictions on dates because if it doesn't work out, people get their hopes up etc.

We are so frustrated that we are now looking to move overseas or if "Independant Adoptions" are able to processed as I hav read about them over the internet.

Can anyone tell me if there is any possible way for a couple form Aust (Qld) to Adopt a child from overseas without going through a government agency???

Any responses would be appreciated.

Dansey.