Centre for
Surrogate Parenting Inc.
Home of surrogacy, surrogate parenting information regarding acquiring an
egg donor egg donation, infertility and assisted reproduction
Genetics and
Ethics
Genetics and Philosophy, Education, Biotechnology, Human Genome Project, Gene Therapy and
Engineering, Gene Patenting, Eugenics
Bioethics on the Web
Internet resources in bioethics including education, research,medical and health care
ethics, and the implications of applied genetics and biotechnology. Provides background
information and various positions on issues in bioethics.
New Zealand Bioethics Council
New Zealand's Bioethics Council, was formed with the aim of enhancing New
Zealand's understanding of the cultural, ethical and spiritual aspects of biotechnology,
and ensuring that the use of biotechnology has regard for New Zealanders' values
Otago
University Bioethics Centre
The Bioethics Centre concerns itself with ethical issues relating to law, medicine
and technology. Its aims are to encourage and co-ordinate teaching and research, to
stimulate informed public debate, and to provide a consultation and resource service for
health professionals and others in the community.
Archives
of News Items on IVF and Fertility Research
An archive of related news, research and items of interest spanning the last three years -
dealing with such items as genetic disease, twin embryos as body 'spares', use of frozen
embryos, the creation of sperm outside the body, and embryo mix-ups with IVF. The
site also explores issues in animal and plant bioethics.
Human
Genome Project
Program description, information and contacts
College of Midwives
Information on midwifery, pregnancy and breastfeeding
Child,
Youth and Family
The government agency for
children, young people and their families at risk. It supports the community’s
role in protecting and helping children by funding community organisations working with
children, young people and their families.
New Zealand Government Online
Home page for New Zealand Government activity and news
New Zealand Legislation
Statute lists for the GP Print collections of New Zealand Acts
The Adoptee
Searchers Handbook
An on line handbook to help people search for birth families. Canadian based, with
ideas for searches including databases, archives, and a chapter about adoption in New
Zealand by Keith Griffeth.
Parent Network for the Post Institutionalized Child
A support network devoted to understanding the medical, developmental, emotional
and educational needs of children adopted from hospital, orphanages and institutions
throughout the world
