To help you navigate surrogacy in Australia, we have complied a list of useful publications, podcasts and websites.
Australian Surrogacy Community
- A very large moderated Facebook group for intended parents and surrogates that provides peer advice and support (Link)
Books
- Labour of Love A story of generosity, hope and surrogacy by Australian surrogate Shannon Garner
- A Little Ray of Sunshine – an Australian surrogacy account written by a surrogate and her IP (Leonie McKinnon & Rebecca McDonald)
Australian Surrogacy Podcast
- Audio Stories about surrogacy from Australian intended parents and surrogates (more information)
- A source of pasteurised breast milk for those unable to provide breast milk for infants in the first year
- A non-profit organisation based in Australia that provides expert education & support for intended parents considering donor IVF or surrogacy, through conferences, seminars and customised advice. More relevant for those considering offshore options such as US, UK, Canada, Ukraine , Georgia, Greece and elsewhere (website)
Miscarriage Support
- Pink Elephants is an Australian charity offering peer support to women and couples coping with the grief around early miscarriage.
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 Growing Families. Link here
VARTA (Victorian Assisted Reproduction Treatment Authority)
- A statutory authority funded by the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services (website)
- VARTA provides independent information and support to Victorians however their website provides useful information for parties across Australia
Legal Advice on Surrogacy
- Sarah Bevan Lawyers NSW
- Kalpaxis Legal NSW
- Cherry Family Lawyers QLD
- Sayer Jones VIC
- Sarah Jefford VIC
- Kavanagh Lawyers, WA
