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In Victoria, adult adoptees (18 and over) are able to obtain access to identifying information
including their original birth certificate, court and agency records. Those wishing to obtain access
to information must also participate in a mandatory interview, which can take place in person or
over the phone in the case that the adoptee lives overseas. As of July 1, 2013, birth parents are
also able to obtain identifying information regarding the adopted child.
A Few of Our Members Currently Searching Within Victoria Who Chose To Be Featured
226. Jweeden : Mother is Catherine McMahon from Dallas..
father is Kieran kelly from glen Roy
227. Silver1 : Looking for my adopted baby girl born September 1972 in Melbourne. Birth fathers name was not on the Birth Certificate.
Baby’s given name to her by her birth mother was Julieanne. Birth mothers first name Pauline.
228. RhiannonJayne86 : I’m searching for my biological grandmother, Helen Pell. She lived in an orphanage run by Nuns somewhere in Hawthorne area (building Now demolished) my mother was adopted out as a baby.
This would happen to be May 1959 or 1960.
I wish to make contact with her if I can find her and If agreed apon by her.
232. JuliaKatrina : I was born in Echuca, Victoria. My mother’s name when I was born was Elizabeth Jane Petersen, she was 18 yrs old and originally from Palmerston North in New Zealand. My understanding is that she had come to Australia to have the baby, although I believe she stayed afterwards. The adoption records listed my father as Guy Shackel, who was English and approx 24 yrs old. I would love any information about either of my birth parents. It would solve a life-time of wondering.
234. Gabbi0106 : Hey, I’m looking for my biological grandmother, my mum was adopted back in 1970 and I am 20 years old and have a baby on the way, and am worried about health concerns and such but am also genuinely keen on finding her, meeting her and understanding her, as I never had a grandmother on my mums side, her adoptive mum passed before I was born, and I’ve always wondered what you were both like.
235. Kellymck : Not 100% sure of birth date‚ we think second half of 1967. He was born at The Royal Womens Hospital in Carlton. He had auburn/brown wavy hair and his birth mother named him Ashley. Birth mother Joan - 17 or 18 years old
236. Tsh1990 : I believe i was born in carringbah at the sutherland hospital in January 1990. My parents dont know that I have found out that I am adopted so i have minimal info on my adoption. I am hoping to find anyone who could possibly help me find my birth relitives. my adopted parents names are chris and cindy
237. Sharronlee64 : Birth Mother: Gladys P Johnstone
His place of birth: Royal Melbourne or Royal Woman’s Hospital Carlton
Mum was placed a a home for in married mothers when she was 16 or 17. Mum spent time with her baby boy even long enough to name him Paul James cause she was determined she was keeping her baby boy. But with mum being young and disabled her family forced her to sign her baby boy up for adoption.
We do know he was adopted by a family who were farmers in Victoria who letter adopted a baby girl.
238. Sharleneheskins : My birth name is leita marie west.
My birth mothers name is carol leslie west
I was born at the Royal Womens Hospital Victoria
My adopted parents surname is Baric
239. CarmenH : Born Tania Maree May 25.11.1968 Carlton Victoria Australia. Put up for adoption 27.11.1968. Mother Shirley Alfreda May 14.01.1951. Address 3 Dianne Street Bayswater Victoria. Shirley is the daughter of Lesley Gilbert and Margaret Mary Mackintosh.
240. HarmonyHarris : Looking for the grandparents of Andrew Hood, All i know is my grandfather had to adopt his baby out because they had no money, He played his guitar for money around 1972, He was from Melbourne going to NSW to get money for him and his wife. I know that he did not want to adopt him but was finacially forced to do so.
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!
Patricia
Enid, Oklahoma
This web site made my dream come true! I
subscribed and not even 20 minutes later I found
my family.
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!
