To help you first navigate surrogacy in Australia, we have complied a list of useful publications, podcasts and short articles.
Fertility Connections forum
- An online forum for intended parents and surrogates (website)
Australian Surrogacy Community
- A Facebook group for intended parents and surrogates that provides guidance, advice and support (Link)
Australian Surrogacy Handbook
- Available for download from Sarah Jefford
Labour of Love
- A story of generosity, hope and surrogacy by Shannon Garner Download an an eBook or purchase a hardcopy online
Australian Surrogacy Podcast
- Stories about surrogacy from intended parents and surrogates (more information)
Families Through Surrogacy
- A consumer-based non-profit organisation that focuses on education for intended parents, through conferences, seminars and customised support. Provides support for those considering surrogacy in Australia, US, UK, Canada, Ukraine , Georgia, Greece and elsewhere (website)
Surrogacy Provider Ratings
- A trip-advisor style service to view and rate Surrogacy agencies; IVF clinics; Egg provider agencies & Law firms providing surrogacy related services in Australia and globally. Hosted by Families Through Surrogacy. Link here
VARTA (Victorian Assisted Reproduction Treatment Authority)
- A statutory authority funded by the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services that is guided by the principles set in the Assisted Reproductive Treatment Act 2008 (website)
- VARTA provides independent information and support to Victorians however their website provides useful information for parties across Australia