Information for donor-conceived people

There are thousands of people who have been created with the assistance of donor sperm, eggs, or embryos. You may have grown up knowing you were donor-conceived or you may have recently found out. If you suspect your are donor-conceived following a DNA test by you or somebody else, you can read more here.

VARTA is here to support you. Our experienced staff understand the issues for donor-conceived people. They are neutral, respectful of people’s choices and opinions, and maintain privacy at all times. Please contact us.

Want to know more about your donor or donor siblings?

Some donor-conceived people want to know as much as they can about their donor and any potential half-siblings. They may be interested to learn more about medical history or genetic conditions, cultural background, personality and appearance, hobbies and interests. Some donor-conceived people are also interested in meeting people with whom they are connected as a result of donor treatment, including donors and half-siblings. This process is known as donor linking.

In Victoria, donor-conceived people have the right to receive information about their donor, if the records are available. Contact VARTA to discuss your options or make an application to the Central Register or the Voluntary Register. VARTA staff can provide information and support about applying to the donor conception registers and what is involved in an early exchange of information or contact between parties.

Apply to the Central Register for information about your donor or donor siblings

Information for donor conceived people conceived from donations before 1998

Central Register Application Form (for all donor conceived people)

Apply to the Voluntary Register to lodge information about yourself

Making an application to the Voluntary Register

Voluntary Register Application Form

Peer support

VARTA runs a group for donor-conceived adults.
Donor-conceived Adult Network

There is also a private closed Facebook group for donor-conceived people across Australia and New Zealand Australian Donor Conceived People Network - closed Facebook group

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VARTA has a number of resources for donor-conceived people and can be contacted if further information and support is needed.

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