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 Michelle Blanchard | Jun 23, 2025 | News, Resources
VANISH has launched a new suite of Self-Search Mini Guides designed to support individuals who are searching for family separated by adoption. We’re grateful to the Victorian Department of Justice and Community Safety for their support in developing these...
by Michelle Blanchard | May 5, 2025 | Articles & factsheets, News, Resources
In recent years, there has been an explosion in the use of DNA testing. In this article reproduced from the May 2019 edition of VANISH VOICE, we share a bit more about DNA testing and some considerations if you are thinking of using this in your search. Introduction...
by Michelle Blanchard | May 5, 2025 | News
The Victorian Government’s Historical Forced Adoption Redress Scheme is open for applications from Mothers who gave birth in Victoria, or were a Victorian resident and gave birth interstate, and were forcibly separated from their newborn baby prior to 1990. The...
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...
