Understanding the impact of dominant adoption narratives

by Hana Crisp | Dec 16, 2025 | Articles & factsheets, Resources

By Cheyne Bull, General Psychologist & Adoptee   Adoption, like other poorly understood life experiences, can attract all sorts of myths and singular narratives. Just a few of these are: Adoptees are lucky and/or have a lot to be grateful for People who adopt...

Understanding adoption’s lifelong impact—and what helps: An interview with Dr Jenny Conrick

by Hana Crisp | Nov 24, 2025 | Articles & factsheets, Resources

Dr Jeanette (Jenny) Conrick is a social work clinician and academic who provides counselling through the VANISH Counselling Brokerage Program. Drawing on over 30 years’ experience in practice, research and education, Jenny has worked alongside many adopted people and...

Mini-Guide 1: Applying for adoption information

by Hana Crisp | Nov 24, 2025 | Self-Search Mini Guides

This mini-guide for people searching for family separated by adoption focuses on applying for adoption information. This is the starting point of searching. This resource has been developed by VANISH with the support of the Victorian Government Department of Justice...

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...

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...