2013 – National Apology for Forced Adoptions

On 21 March 2013 Prime Minister Julia Gillard delivers a formal apology to people affected by past forced adoption or removal policies and practices on behalf of the Australian Government in the Great Hall at Parliament House, Canberra. Previous Milestone Back to...

2010 – Open Place is established

A new service for Forgotten Australians called Open Place is established. VANISH continues to provide search services to some Forgotten Australians directly, as well as through an agreement with Open Place. Previous Milestone Back to timeline Next Milestone Get in...

2001 – Name is changed to VANISH

V.A.N.I.S.H. ceases to be an acronym and changes its name to VANISH in order to be inclusive of Forgotten Australians and people affected by donor conception. Previous Milestone Back to timeline Next Milestone Get in touch with our helpful team Contact us to find out...