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Introducing a New Self-Care Group for Adopted People
We’re excited to announce a new Monthly Group for Adult Adoptees, offering a fresh approach to...
Give a gift to help grow our impact these holidays
As the year draws to a close, the team at VANISH have been reflecting on the impact we’ve had...
Holiday Closures and Support Services
The VANISH offices will be closed from 5pm on Monday 23 December 2024 and will re-open on Thursday...
Read about our impact in our Annual Report 2023-2024
We are delighted to present to you VANISH’s Annual Report for 2023-2024 Financial Year. Adoption...
Learn more about accessing information from Births, Deaths and Marriages (Victoria)
The Victorian Government has recently published new information to support people impacted by...
VANISH Receives Funding Boost from Victorian Government
VANISH has secured a five-year funding commitment from the Victorian Government to support our work with people affected by adoption.
Recycle your containers to support VANISH
VANISH is now a proud donation partner of the Victorian Container Deposit Scheme.
Historical Forced Adoptions Redress Scheme
The Victorian Government’s Forced Adoption Redress Scheme for Mothers opens today 1.2.2024 The...
The Victorian Government’s response to historical forced adoption
In March 2022, the Victorian Government formally responded to the Inquiry into responses to...
VANISH and ARMS Commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the National Apology for Forced Adoptions
On Saturday 25th March 2023, VANISH and ARMS Vic held a commemorative event at the Taken Not Given...
Hidden Children of Priests on ABC TV’s Compass
When adoptee Brendan Watkins searched for his parents, he discovered that his mother was a nun and...
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