Mini-Guide 2: Preparing to search

by Michelle Blanchard | Nov 23, 2025 | Self-Search Mini Guides

This mini-guide for people searching for family separated by adoption focuses on things to consider in preparing to search for family. This resource has been developed by VANISH with the support of the Victorian Government Department of Justice and Community Safety as...

Mini-Guide 3: Accessing support in your search from VANISH

by Michelle Blanchard | Nov 22, 2025 | Self-Search Mini Guides

This mini-guide for people searching for family separated by adoption explores how VANISH can help you in your search. This resource has been developed by VANISH with the support of the Victorian Government Department of Justice and Community Safety as a guide for...

Mini-Guide 4: Responsible searching

by Michelle Blanchard | Nov 21, 2025 | Self-Search Mini Guides

This mini-guide for people searching for family separated by adoption focuses on responsible and ethical searching. This resource has been developed by VANISH with the support of the Victorian Government Department of Justice and Community Safety as a guide for people...

Mini-Guide 5: Understanding the search process

by Michelle Blanchard | Nov 20, 2025 | Self-Search Mini Guides

This mini-guide for people searching for family separated by adoption focuses on understanding the search process.  This resource has been developed by VANISH with the support of the Victorian Government Department of Justice and Community Safety as a guide for people...

Mini-Guide 6: Outreach and building relationships with family

by Michelle Blanchard | Nov 19, 2025 | Self-Search Mini Guides

This mini-guide for people searching for family separated by adoption focuses on outreach and building relationships with family.  This resource has been developed by VANISH with the support of the Victorian Government Department of Justice and Community Safety as a...