by Michelle Blanchard | Jun 17, 2025 | Self-Search Mini Guides
This mini-guide for people searching for family separated by adoption focuses on using DNA to search for family separated by adoption. This resource has been developed by VANISH with the support of the Victorian Government Department of Justice and Community Safety...
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 | 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 | Aug 21, 2024 | News
The Victorian Government has recently published new information to support people impacted by adoption to be aware of their rights in relation to accessing information from the Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM) Register and privacy related matters. This information...
