Our Records, Find & Connect worker can help Forgotten Australians to:

  • access records from your time ‘in care’
  • access family records
  • search for family
  • in some cases, support you with family reunions.

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Accessing records

We can support you to apply for documents about you that may be held by Record Holder agencies.

Finding family

We can support you to search for family members who you were separated from as a result of being placed in care, such as siblings, parents or grandparents.

Family reunion

We may be able to support you to meet relatives from your birth family who you have never met or have not seen since childhood.

More about our services

Richmond Drop-In

Meet up with other Forgotten Australians, use computers and facilities, get support, share a meal and take part in group activities. Available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Health support

Open Place receives annual funding from the Victorian Government to support Forgotten Australians in meeting costs related to your health needs.

National Redress Scheme support

Free support for Forgotten Australians who are applying for, or thinking of applying for, redress through the National Redress Scheme.

Counselling

Talk privately with a trained professional who can listen, offer support, advice, and share new ways of thinking about any challenges that you’re facing.

Coordinated support

We provide information, referral, casework and advocacy to help Forgotten Australians to improve your health and wellbeing.

Social support groups

Join our monthly meet-ups to talk about shared interests and take part in group activities and events designed to support your health and wellbeing.

Community education

We are committed to raising community awareness about the challenges faced by Forgotten Australians, with the aim of improving your access to services.

Events and activities

Upcoming Drop-In activities and other events for Forgotten Australians organised by Open Place.