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Adopted.com is proud to offer a country-wide Adoption Reunion Registry for Australia where you
can meet by mutual consent whether you've accessed your adoption records or not. From Perth
to Brisbane and everywhere in between, if both parties want to meet then you can find each
other on Adopted.com!
In New South Wales adult adoptees (18 and over) are able to access identifying information from
the government, unless a veto preventing access has been submitted.
A Few of Our Members Currently Searching Within New South Wales Who Chose To Be Featured
1081. Pania97 : I spoke to her once during my mother’s visits. Her first name is Isabella.
1082. Ted1966 : Mother’s name is Maureen Kay McGarry.
Name at birth was Michael Christopher McGarry) to be known as Ted Andrew Cade.
Place of birth - Marrickville.
1083. Naturalfather120443 : I am looking for my Birth Father. My Birth Mother’s name was Elizabeth Pithie. Elizabeth had 7 children‚ she gave 6 up for adoption‚ keeping the 2nd one to raise herself. There were 5 sons and 2 daughters. The Eldest being David Stacy born 1940 ( adopted name)‚ sent to Bomoderry Boys Home‚ NSW‚ for Full and Part Aboriginal Children. Then Robert born 1941 ( she kept)‚ Michael Castles 1947( adopted name)‚ myself 22nd June 1949‚ Elizabeth Mary Pithie‚ Crown St Women’s Hospital Sydney‚ NSW‚ adopted at 6 weeks old‚ and named Kristine Frances Grabner. My Adopted Mum and Dad were Beryl and Alfred Grabner‚ Of 88 Cannonbury Grove ‚ Bexley North‚ NSW‚ then George‚ 26th June 1950‚ then Phillip‚ think October 1951‚ then Elizabeth Lorraine May Pithie on 21st April1962‚ and named Jennifer Anne Woods on adoption. I think we were all born in Crown Street Woman’s Hospital‚ at the time there were no fathers names on our Birth Certificates. I thank you in the hope of finding the name of my Birth Father.
1085. Nogoa2011 : Hospital wollongong. Mothers name Jean Frances Threlfall Birth name Terence Threlfall adopted name Gregory James Stone Endorsement No: 946/54 under the Child Welfare Act
1086. Athacker : My sisters and I are seeking our older brother‚ who was a forced adoption in 1971/72. He was born to our mother and father but‚ due to them being unwed at the time‚ he was removed at birth and subsequently adopted out.
My mother has attempted to find him before but worries he may want nothing to do with her we are hoping that maybe he would like to meet his 3 full blood sisters and our families - we would love to get to know him and his!
His name is Bradley Richard Scott‚ born 13 July 1971 at the Canterbury District Memorial Hospital. He was adopted by Richard Bassett Scott and Carol Anne Mathews‚ possibly on or around 4 August 1972. He may have been in a Salvation army home for some time before then.
His birth parents were Bronwyn Gai Cross‚ and Wayne David Newbold.
1087. UnknownOrchard : Searching for an unknown male‚ born around 1950. His parents are believed to be Wilfred Anthony John Orchard ( known as Tony Orchard) born in 1919 and Dorothy Jill Byrne (last married name Davies) born in 1921. DNA matches are showing that my son is related to both sides of the families involved - with a possible child born to this couple who is likely to be his biological father (or grandfather). Contact with the Davies family has been established but no answers to this mystery.
1088. WendyCousens : My biological name was Katrina Snelgrove. My mother’s name was Christine Snelgrove. My biological father’s first two names were Peter Joseph. I was born in Royal Newcastle Hospital. It is believed that my biological mother was 15 when she had me. I also have a biological sister (whom I have found) whose name was Louise Snelgrove who was born on 9 October 1970 also at the Royal Newcastle Hospital.
1089. JANELLEMAREE : I was born in st margarets darlinghurst 30/11/1983‚ I’m female. My mothers first name according to my information is Lisa. My father did not know she was pregnant therefor does not no i exist. My mother had a lot of siblings from memory 12. Down syndrome was in her family. I was adopted in a catholic system.
1092. Lizbot : Born west of Sydney in country NSW October 1965‚ to my knowledge of poor information passed on to me. Through The Catholic adoption system of the time. I was placed in Newcastle NSW is the only thing I know for sure.
1093. ChantelleEJones : Searching on behalf of my mother who was adopted in 1971 from Annandale home for unwanted mothers (Aka Queen Victoria Maternity).
My mother was adopted we believe a few days-week after birth.
We have tried "traditional" Routes and they tell us they have no record of her birth or adoption...
my grandmother also does not have the original birth certificate‚ this seems to be a common theme with this hospital...
Adopted parents names are Maxwell (Max) and Betty (Elizabeth) Frankel.
From Tullibigeal‚ NSW.
Please reach out if you think you may be of assistance.
1095. Smilmlow : My brothers name at birth is Glenn Anthony Miller. He was born on 11th January 1967 at the Women’s hospital in Crown St Sydney. His birth mother is Diane Mary Miller and birth father Hillar Poder‚ both 21 at the time of birth. Diane’s birthday is 32st May 1945 and Hillars is 2nd April 1945. I am a full sibling sister‚ my name is Sharlene Michelle Milmlow (nee Poder) born on 3rd July and 1974. There is also another full sibling brother Glenn Michael Poder born 3rd July 1976. Would love any help connecting with my older brother.
I was matched with my birth mother just minutes after setting up my profile. It turns out that she had been searching for me for years. It's been a joy to connect with her and the rest of my biological family.
Sarah
Buffalo, New York
I found my children after 30 years, not long after I joined! I'm glad to say it's been a happy ending to my search
Cheryl
San Diego, California
54 years it took us until we found each other. We did a DNA test to confirm! Perfect match. We spent two weeks together and have a blessed, wonderful relationship! We even look alike in so many ways. She is more than I was expecting! Thank you for your website, Adopted.com!
Rosezetta
Wadesboro, North Carolina
I was looking for the mother of my daughter in law, and found both her mother and also grandmother in only 3 days. They are planning a reunion soon. Thank you soooooo much!
Amy
Tracy, California
I found all 3 of my siblings and met them in a week. My life has changed forever! One lives in Tracy and the other two are in North Dakota.
Hollie
Northampton, Massachusetts
Took me about 2 hrs to find a match. I contacted him and he is my brother! Thank you so much!
KIM
MODESTO, California
Within 24 hours my siblings and I were on the phone with our long lost sister. Without Adopted.com it would have never happened. We are sincerely grateful as we are now all a part of each other's lives!
Kara
Springfield, Missouri
I filled out my profile and had a match to my birth parents that same day! We connected on Facebook and talked for
a while to confirm that the match was accurate and it was! We are all very excited to get to know each other!
Kathy
Jacksonville, Florida
I have found my daughter! I got on adopted.com on Friday about 8pm. I had 6 matches‚ I sent out 3 messages and my daughter Karen was the first one to reply. By 9pm we were emailing each other. She looks just like me. I can't believe this has happened. Thank you adopted.com for this successful reunion!
Daniel
New York, United States of America
5 minutes after I joined this site‚ I found my
birth mother! We're going to have a grand
reunion in December‚ where I will be able to
meet my biological family! This site was very‚
VERY helpful!
