by blick | Aug 30, 2023 | Our Story
Tuesday 21 March marks the 10th anniversary of the National Apology for Forced Adoptions. VANISH and ARMS Vic hold a commemorative event at the Taken Not Given memorial statue in St Andrew’s Place Reserve, Melbourne, with guest speaker the Hon Nahum Mushin AM....
by blick | Aug 30, 2023 | Our Story
Donor Conceived Australia (DCA), a national, not for profit charitable organisation led by donor-conceived people, is founded by current and former VANISH Committee of Management members Aimee Shackleton and Ross Hunter, together with other volunteers. DCA offers...
by blick | Aug 30, 2023 | Our Story
In March 2022, the Victorian Government formally responds to the Inquiry into responses to historical forced adoption in Victoria, supporting 33 of the 56 recommendations made by the Legal and Social Issues Committee. The Victorian Government also announces that $4...
by blick | Aug 30, 2023 | Our Story
The inquiry explores the support services available and responses to the issues of historical forced adoptions in Victoria. The inquiry receives 114 submissions and hears personal testimonies from many people affected by past adoption practices at 11 days of public...
by blick | Aug 30, 2023 | Our Story
For five decades, Pauline has been an inspirational and respected leader in the adoption and donor conception communities in Australia and overseas. Pauline was a determined and dedicated advocate for changing Victorian laws to enable people separated through adoption...
