VANISH holiday closure and alternative support services

The VANISH office will be closed from 5pm on Tuesday 23 December 2025 and will re-open on Friday 2 January 2026.

Some of our team will also be taking a well earned break across December and January, so we’ll be operating with a smaller team than usual. Thank you for your patience if it takes us a little longer than usual to get back to you.

We wish everyone a restful holiday period, filled with the things that are important to you, and look forward to reconnecting in the new year.

We also recognise that the holidays can be complex and challenging for lots of different reasons. Feeling connected is really important during the holidays, especially for people with an adoption or family separation experience. We encourage you to take extra care of yourself in the ways that work for you and reach out for support when you need it.

There are a number of services available, providing a range of supports via telephone, email or webchat:   

• Lifeline – Phone: 13 11 14  
• Beyond Blue – Phone: 1300 22 4636  
• Men’s Line Australia – 1300 78 99 78  
• Roses in the Ocean Peer CARE Warmline 
• Suicide Call Back Service – Phone: 1300 659 467  
• SuicideLine Victoria – Phone: 1300 651 251
• Blue Knot Helpline for survivors of trauma (9am to 5pm AEST only) – Phone: 1300 657 380

If you require immediate support, please call 000 (triple zero).

If you are lonely and want someone to talk to:

• FriendLine – Phone: 1800 424 287