by Michelle Blanchard | Mar 28, 2025 | News
VANISH is pleased to announce the appointment of Kerryn Pennell and Fiona Zito to the VANISH Committee of Management. Their extensive expertise and commitment to advocacy and community engagement will be invaluable in guiding VANISH’s mission to support and empower...
by Michelle Blanchard | Mar 27, 2025 | News
Many people affected by adoption and family separation use direct-to-consumer DNA testing companies as part of their search. 23andMe, one of the first direct-to-consumer DNA testing companies, filed for bankruptcy in the United States on Sunday 23 March 2025. Founded...
by Michelle Blanchard | Dec 17, 2024 | News
As the year draws to a close, the team at VANISH have been reflecting on the impact we’ve had together over the past twelve months supporting individuals and families to navigate the complex, life-long impacts of adoption, donor conception, and out of home care.Demand...
by Michelle Blanchard | Dec 12, 2024 | News
The VANISH offices will be closed from 5pm on Monday 23 December 2024 and will re-open on Thursday 2 January 2025. We wish everyone a restful holiday period, filled with the things that are important to you. We recognise that the holidays can also be a difficult time...
by Michelle Blanchard | Dec 4, 2024 | News
We are delighted to present to you VANISH’s Annual Report for 2023-2024 Financial Year. Adoption and family separation have lifelong impacts and over the past twelve months, demand for VANISH’s services, including search assistance, counselling brokerage and support...