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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.

Interested in learning more about egg freezing? Come along to this free webinar featuring a panel of experts in egg freezing and health promotion.

Travel restrictions have caused a surge in applications to import and export donor eggs, sperm and embryos. If you have questions about your application, please contact your clinic. Once VARTA has received complete paperwork from your clinic, it takes an average of 4-6 weeks to be approved.

New laws will increase access to fertility treatment in Victoria. Find out more about the changes and how they might affect you.

The recording of our recent webinar about what is known about the health of children and young adults born after IVF or ICSI, held on 15 June is now available. 

VARTA Counsellors have created the Time to tell series to help provide tips on how, when and what to say to donor-conceived children. It is hoped that parents and potential parents may feel more confident about their story, and children can understand the unique way in which they came into this world.

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. 

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.