by Lucy Whitfield | Jul 10, 2025 | Personal Stories, Resources
This story was created as part of the VANISH Storytelling Workshops for Adult Adoptees, a new initiative supported by Relationships Victoria and the Australian Government’s Forced Adoption Support Services Small Grants Program. Facilitated by adoptee, theatre...
by Lucy Whitfield | Jul 9, 2025 | Personal Stories, Resources
This story was created as part of the VANISH Storytelling Workshops for Adult Adoptees, a new initiative supported by Relationships Victoria and the Australian Government’s Forced Adoption Support Services Small Grants Program. Facilitated by adoptee, theatre...
by Lucy Whitfield | Jul 9, 2025 | Personal Stories, Resources
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...
by Lucy Whitfield | Jun 27, 2025 | News, Resources
Reaching out to a natural relative one has been separated from through adoption is a big decision. For people who are comfortable making their own outreach, VANISH can help by providing sample letters, feedback on the letter you write, and advice and support along the...
by Lucy Whitfield | Feb 27, 2025 | News
We’re excited to announce a new Monthly Group for Adult Adoptees, offering a fresh approach to peer support. Starting Thursday, March 13th, 2025, this group will meet on the second Thursday of each month from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm in-person at the North Melbourne...
