by blick | Aug 30, 2023 | Our Story
VANISH celebrates 25 years of dedicated service and advocacy, and publishes a commemorative booklet, which you can read here. Previous Milestone Back to timeline Next Milestone Get in touch with our helpful team Contact us to find out more about our services or have a...
by blick | Aug 30, 2023 | Our Story
An amendment to the Victorian Adoption Act (1984), taking effect on 1 July 2013, enables natural parents to receive identifying information about their adult children without the need for the adopted person’s permission. This information is subject to ‘contact...
by blick | Aug 30, 2023 | Our Story
On 21 March 2013 Prime Minister Julia Gillard delivers a formal apology to people affected by past forced adoption or removal policies and practices on behalf of the Australian Government in the Great Hall at Parliament House, Canberra. Previous Milestone Back to...
by blick | Aug 30, 2023 | Our Story
Following the Victorian Parliamentary Apology for Past Adoption Practices, VANISH is funded by the state government to provide professional training to counsellors and allied health professionals to build the knowledge and skill base in Victoria to appropriately...
by blick | Aug 30, 2023 | Our Story
The Victorian Government formally apologises for forced adoption practices October 25, 2012, following a landmark inquiry by the Federal Senate, which received submissions from hundreds of individuals who had suffered from the impact of forced adoption. Previous...
