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VARTA provides independent information and support for individuals, couples, and health professionals on fertility, infertility, assisted reproductive treatment (ART) and the best interests of children born.

Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, VARTA is currently experiencing a high volume of import/export applications and queries relating to the movement of donor material. Please contact your Victorian clinic to discuss your options or questions about your application. General information about the application process is available on our website.

The recording of our recent webinar about IVF add-ons, held on 14 July is available. The webinar provides practical information about commonly used add-ons, including risks and benefits so you can make informed decisions that are right for you.

The recording of our recent ‘Time to tell’ webinar, held on 15 September, is still available. The webinar features VARTA counsellors, parents who have experienced 'telling' and donor-conceived young people.

If you’re thinking of starting IVF, or you’re already going through it, you may be wondering how many cycles it might to take to have a baby. 

Egg freezing is on the rise. The latest data from the Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority shows 4,048 women had eggs in storage in Victoria at the end of 2019-20 – a 30 per cent increase from the previous year. 

Not everybody who starts IVF will have a baby. There are some important questions you can ask to get a realistic assessment of your chance of success.