Getting started – find a fertility clinic
Choosing a clinic
Fertility treatment is physically and emotionally demanding, and depending on your needs it can be expensive, so it is important to find a clinic and doctor that’s right for you. You can ask your GP for advice about choosing a fertility specialist, but you can also do your own research before committing to a doctor and clinic.
Clinics vary a lot. There are many types of clinics that operate in different ways. For example, some clinics are set up to cater specifically for same-sex couples, so they may be more equipped for donor egg or sperm treatment and surrogacy. There are also low-cost clinics that offer limited treatments for people with a capped budget. If you want to choose one of these clinics, ask whether they offer treatments that will meet your medical needs and level of complexity. A list of registered fertility clinics can be found here.
Doctors work in different ways. As with any medical treatment, it’s important to find a doctor who makes you feel comfortable. Fertility treatment is complex, so try to find a doctor who explains things well and who listens to you, so you feel truly informed. Before committing to a doctor, you may want to ask if they will be doing all your consultations and procedures such as egg pick-up procedures and embryo transfers. At some clinics there may be a roster of doctors for procedures, so you may see another doctor from time to time.
Qualifications vary. You will likely find different types of doctors at various clinics. For example, some clinics employ GPs to do initial consultations with you before you see a qualified fertility specialist. At other clinics you will only see a qualified fertility specialist. Most fertility specialists are gynaecologists and obstetricians who have done extra training in assisted reproductive treatment. Some will have done the CREI (Certificate in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility) and some have special areas of interest. For example, if you are a man with a fertility problem, you may want to visit a clinic with access to an andrologist (male reproductive health specialist). You can check a health professional’s registration and additional qualifications on the AHPRA website.
Accredited fertility clinics
Clinics providing fertility treatment in Victoria are required to be registered under the Assisted Reproductive Treatment Act 2008. Clinics must apply to VARTA to become a registered ART provider and must hold current accreditation from the Reproductive Technology Accreditation Committee (RTAC) of the Fertility Society of Australia (FSA).
You can find a list of accredited Victorian clinics below:
| Provider | Contact details | Site |
| Adora Fertility Melbourne* |
Ph: 1800 779 483 |
RTAC licence valid until: 31 December 2022 |
| Ballarat IVF |
Ph: (03) 5339 8200 |
RTAC licence valid until: 3 April 2023 |
| City Babies |
Ph: (03) 9427 7377 |
RTAC licence valid until: 31 October 2023 |
| City Fertility Centre |
Ph: 1300 781 483 |
RTAC licence valid until: 31 May 2023
RTAC licence valid until: 31 May 2023
RTAC licence valid until: 31 May 2023 |
| Genea Melbourne |
Ph: (03) 9977 7400 |
RTAC licence valid until: 31 July 2023 |
| Life Fertility |
Ph: (03) 9123 8200 |
RTAC licence valid until: 31 March 2023 |
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Melbourne IVF
Reproductive Services |
Ph: 1800 111 483
Ph: (03) 8345 2000 |
RTAC licence valid until: 30 April 2023
RTAC licence valid until: 30 April 2024
RTAC licence valid until: 31 October 2022 |
| Monash IVF |
Ph: 1800 628 533 (toll free) |
RTAC licence valid until: 30 April 2023
RTAC licence valid until: 30 April 2023
RTAC licence valid until: 30 April 2023
RTAC licence valid until: 30 April 2023
RTAC licence valid until: 30 April 2023
RTAC licence valid until: 30 April 2023
RTAC licence valid until: 30 April 2023
RTAC licence valid until: 30 April 2023 |
| Newlife IVF |
Ph: (03) 8080 8933 |
RTAC licence valid until: 30 September 2023 |
| Number 1 Fertility |
Ph: (03) 9421 1511 |
RTAC licence valid until: 30 June 2023 The following special conditions are imposed on No.1 Fertility's registration:
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*Previously Primary IVF
** Blood test, scans, counselling and doctor consultations are conducted at the Box Hill clinic. Patients managed at the East Melbourne site may attend Box Hill for these services.