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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
571. Marciap60 : My mother was Pauline Joan Lord at the time of the birth‚ she was a nurse in Vic.‚ and S. A. She lived in Horsham Vic. This adopted brother is around 10 years older than me‚ I was born in Oct. 1960‚ he was born out of wedlock‚ a no no back then‚ and my grandparents urged mum to have him adopted‚ I do not know who the father was‚ or what year‚ and month he was born. Mums father was Earnest E Lord‚ I think my grandmothers name was Violet.
572. MichealMonaro67 : Hi‚ My name is Michael Irving and I have blue eyes and dark brown curly hair‚ I am around 5ft 11. Up until a day ago I had no idea that I am possibly a child who was involved in the "Royal Women’s Hospital in Victoria" forced adoption scandal. I was born March 18/03/1967 at that Hospital and may have spent some time at the Berry Street children’s home where they trained nurses there for the Royal Women’s hospital. I was adopted by a couple called the Irvings and grew up in North East Melbourne. Wondering if I have a mum out there or dad or siblings. I’m into my trucks‚ I am also an engineer. Reach out if you are out there! Thanks 😊 Michael.
575. ReneeSweeney1980 : My name is Renee
I have done my DNA thru ancestry recently and linked it to here ‚ hoping to find my family
My mother gave a child up for adoption (Possibly a male not sure.)
My mums name is Kerry.
I have no idea about the father.
It Would be before I was born in July 1980.
I think between 1975 and 1979.
Please do the DNA to see if we match
I highly recommend ancestry app
576. Nicd1975 : Searching for my adopted half sister. Born 21st July on or around 1969. Birth mother is Beverley A. Olver (22yrs) & birth Father is Merv Dunn‚ both resided in or around the Ararat Vic area. Name given at birth was Kelly Anne. Unknown what it was changed to or when/who she was adopted by. Hospital of birth details unknown.
577. FrancescaT : Father Family Name: Adrian Walter Hayward-Smith
Mother Family Name: Judith Ellen Hayward-Smith
Mother Maiden Name: Carr
DOM: 27th September 1962
Place of Marriage: Kensington‚ Victoria
Not sure of DOB of my sister
Sibling: Joanne Maree
Essendon Vic 3040
580. JadeKelly99 : Looking for my grandfather’s family. Rosa smith and Dr Gordon smith had a baby Paul smith that died in 1945. Paul was born 14th February 1945 at st Andrews hospital in Victoria. They then I suspect adopted a boy Andrew smith born 12th April 1945.
581. AdrienneRae88 : I am looking for a sibling that was born and adopted many years before my sister and I were born. We found out about this child from discussion with our extended family. We are unsure when‚ or where the baby was born‚ but the birth mother’s name is Barbara Baumann‚ and she was born in Dec 1960. We believe the birth and adoption would have taken place sometime between the years of 1975-1987. I am unsure of the name of biological father’s name as it was not the same as my biological father. We have been told the baby was a male‚ however‚ we are unsure.
582. Kj1973 : My father- William Michael Nunn also known as Mick.
Rumored to have a child. Grew up in Iron Knob and Whyalla South Australia. Lived around Kimba‚ South Australia on a farm. He would visit Port Pirie and Port Augusta and go to dances with Nurses who were studying there.
584. Bridges : Hilma Joyce Bridges adopted name was Fitzgerald
She was married in 1956 her address was 1 West St Brunswick.
Adopted mum Sarah Gertrude Fitzgerald
585. Paisley77 : I got a letter on my 30th birthday to say my biological mother wants to make contact. I was not ready. The social agency was in Melbourne. On my birth extract it said my birthplace was box Hill hospital Melbourne.
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!
