by blick | Aug 30, 2023 | Our Story
A new service for Forgotten Australians called Open Place is established. VANISH continues to provide search services to some Forgotten Australians directly, as well as through an agreement with Open Place. Previous Milestone Back to timeline Next Milestone Get in...
by blick | Aug 30, 2023 | Our Story
V.A.N.I.S.H. ceases to be an acronym and changes its name to VANISH in order to be inclusive of Forgotten Australians and people affected by donor conception. Previous Milestone Back to timeline Next Milestone Get in touch with our helpful team Contact us to find out...
by blick | Aug 30, 2023 | Our Story
In line with the overall philosophy of VANISH, the constitution is amended again to include adults affected by third party reproduction. VANISH believes that many of the issues confronting people affected by adoption and separation from their family of origin apply...
by blick | Aug 30, 2023 | Our Story
VANISH is asked by the State Government to formally extend its search and support services to Forgotten Australians (Care Leavers). Forgotten Australians or Care Leavers are adults who were separated from their families as children and placed in institutions or...
by blick | Aug 30, 2023 | Our Story
The newly formed organisation experiences an unprecedented demand for service. The search team—Margaret Campi, Ann Farrell, and numerous volunteers—handle thousands of new enquiries. While the majority of service users are adopted people, the numbers of natural...
