“Infans VOIC’D”

Based on real stories of adult adoptees, this powerful audio-drama gives voice to the lifelong impact of closed-records adoption in Australia.

“Adoption, from the perspective of an adoptee”

I am still searching for my identity as it was lost at birth.

“The Silence Between Us”

It’s hard to tell a story when half of it is missing.
When it’s more question than answer, more echo than voice. But I’ll try

“The Events”

I don’t have any recollection of actually being told that I was adopted. I have always known. We had a book called “Don’t tell me about Goldilocks”

Jo shares the story of her search and reunion experience, assisted by VANISH’s intermediary service. Her journey spans over two years of searching, navigating complex interstate adoption records, and ultimately connecting with her mother after more than 50 years apart.

“A Complete Story”

The meditative lapping of sea water against the ribs of my shiny little, walnut shaped boat, are rhythmic, soothing, calming.

“Infant-maternal separation”

This is the singular event I am forever changed by, and since the lifting of the fog, actively trying to heal from.

First came a friend request on Facebook. Just another 'I don't even know you' moment like so many others so I just ignored it. About a week later the postie was knocking on my door with a registered letter. My mind started racing, was this good news or bad? I looked...

I first found out I was adopted at about the age of 30, when Mum and Dad were compelled to tell me by circumstance. Hence, I didn’t feel I could pursue my original birth story until both had passed away. It was the mid-1990s when I found the good people at VANISH, who...

This contribution came from a VANISH member (adoptee) who wanted to find a meaningful way to acknowledge the death of her mother. There are no recognised ceremonies or rituals in the adoption community to help us with our familial losses.  — The gathering was held in...