I’m Dr. Jo-Ann Sparrow—writer, podcast host, and President of Jigsaw Queensland. My work sits at the intersection of two passions: supporting and connecting people affected by adoption, and the written (and spoken) word.

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Over the years I’ve worn a few hats—educator, public relations professional, academic—but it was through my own adoption search and reunion that I found the path that now anchors my work.

 

In 2015, after completing a Doctorate of Creative Arts exploring how writing can help construct identity after adoption, I joined Jigsaw Queensland, the post-adoption support organisation that had once supported me. Today, I am proud to serve as its President and to host and produce our global podcast, Adopt Perspective.

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As a writer, interviewer, and facilitator, I’ve had the privilege of sharing conversations with extraordinary people—from everyday storytellers to some of Australia’s most recognisable names. Guests have included former Prime Minister Julia Gillard, authors, academics, biographers, chefs, journalists, athletes, and countless individuals whose lives have been touched by adoption. Each conversation deepens my belief in the power of story to heal, connect, and create change.

 

This website is where my writing lives—academic, journalistic, and creative. It’s also where I share the projects, conversations, and ideas that continue to shape my journey.

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Thanks for stopping by—I hope you find something here that resonates.