by blick | Aug 30, 2023 | Our Story
The Commission’s review of the current Adoption Act 1984 is completed in February and tabled in Parliament on 7 June 2017. The Commission makes 88 recommendations to modernise the Act—the main one being that Victoria needs a new Adoption Act. The Commission also...
by blick | Aug 30, 2023 | Our Story
On 1 March 2017, new donor conception laws are implemented in Victoria. This world-first legislation gives all people conceived from egg and sperm donation in Victoria the right to know their donor’s identity. VANISH is nominated by the Secretary for Health as the...
by blick | Aug 30, 2023 | Our Story
Contact statements for natural parents are considered to be hurtful, discriminatory, and unnecessary by many people, particularly parents who had their children forcibly taken. After a public campaign, contact statements for natural parents are removed by the Adoption...
by blick | Aug 30, 2023 | Our Story
VANISH celebrates 25 years of dedicated service and advocacy, and publishes a commemorative booklet, which you can read here. Previous Milestone Back to timeline Next Milestone Get in touch with our helpful team Contact us to find out more about our services or have a...
by blick | Aug 30, 2023 | Our Story
An amendment to the Victorian Adoption Act (1984), taking effect on 1 July 2013, enables natural parents to receive identifying information about their adult children without the need for the adopted person’s permission. This information is subject to ‘contact...
