Our Donor Bank
Australia's longest-running donor bank
At Melbourne IVF Donor Bank, we understand that creating a family is a deeply personal journey, and for some, it involves the use of donated eggs, sperm, or embryos. As the longest-running donor bank in Australia, we are here to support your donor journey.
Our Donor Bank helps individuals and couples looking for eggs, sperm or embryo donors or supporting people through the decision to generously donate their own eggs, sperm or embryos. Experience a compassionate, ethical, and leading donor program dedicated to your individual journey.
Why Choose Melbourne IVF?
A Legacy of Excellence: Melbourne IVF is proud to be Australia's longest-running donor bank. With decades of experience, we have consistently provided top-notch care to our patients, ensuring that every step of your journey is guided by our expertise.
Leading the Way: Our commitment to innovation and excellence has made us a leader in the field of reproductive medicine. We are continually committed to improving ourselves and expanding our knowledge, all with the goal of providing the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Dedicated Donor Team: At Melbourne IVF, we have assembled a dedicated and compassionate donor team that is passionate about supporting both donors and recipients. Our team is here to provide you with the guidance and support you need throughout your entire journey.
Ethical and Caring Approach: Melbourne IVF Donor Bank takes pride in its ethical and caring approach. We ensure that the entire process is conducted with the utmost care, sensitivity, and respect for all parties involved.
Local Recruitment: We actively raise awareness and educate Victorians that donors are needed to help families achieve pregnancy. Donating is a truly magnificent gift that can pass on the chance of parenthood to people seeking to grow their family.
Personalised Care: We believe in individualised care, because no two journeys are the same. Our team will work closely with you to create a tailored plan that meets your specific needs and desires.
Supporting You Every Step of the Way: Whether you are considering becoming a donor or are in need of donor gametes, our team is here to support you through every stage of your journey. You are important to us. And we want you to feel informed, empowered and supported throughout every stage.
Egg Donation
By donating your eggs, you're offering the gift of love and the pure joy of assisting someone in expanding their family.
Egg Donor Program
Our egg donor program is designed for individuals who cannot conceive with their own eggs or do not have access to viable eggs.
Surrogacy Program
We facilitate parenthood through assisted reproduction for those who cannot carry a pregnancy themselves.
Sperm Donation
Donating sperm is a generous gesture that allows others to realise their dream of starting a family.
Sperm Donor Program
Our sperm donor program is tailored for individuals who are unable to conceive with their own sperm or lack access to quality sperm.
Embryo Donation Program
After completing their families through IVF treatment, couples and individuals may choose to donate their surplus embryos to others in need.
Victorian donation laws
"All donor procedures in Victoria are regulated by the Assisted Reproductive Treatment Act 2008. Under this Act treatment from one donor may result in only ten women having children who are genetic siblings. This includes children the donor has had with their current and former partners. Donors may choose to donate to fewer than 10 women.
It is an offence under the Assisted Reproductive Treatment Act 2008 to intentionally receive or offer to receive payment for donation other than travel and medical expenses actually incurred".
Changes to the assisted reproductive treatment act
On 1 January 2025 the Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Act 2008, and the Assisted Reproductive Treatment Regulations 2019 were amended.
The main amendment to the Act and the Regulations is to establish a Health Regulator for ART providers, that provides a consistent baseline of appropriate regulatory tools to enable graduated, risk-based and proportionate regulation.
The establishment of the Health Regulator requires that all regulatory requirements which were previously reported to the Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority (VARTA) will now report to the Health Regulator. From 1 January 2025, VARTA no longer exists.
The following reforms have also been included in the amendment to the Act and the Regulations
- The role of the Donor Conception Registrar has been created, and the Central Register and Voluntary Register are now managed by the Donor Conception Registrar.
- Replacing the requirement for the regulator’s pre-approval to bring donor gametes or embryos formed from them into, or out of, Victoria with a certification requirement.
- Removing mandatory counselling requirements before disclosure of information from the Registers or lodgement of a contact preference.
- Removing the functions relating to education, consultation and research promotion from the ART Act.
Donor Costs
The estimated out-of-pocket donor management fees and cycle costs at Melbourne IVF are available here.
Please note that the cycle costs outlined are a rough guide only. Once a treatment plan has been prescribed by your fertility specialist, a member of our patient liaison team will be able to provide you with a more detailed quote. Eligibility for Medicare rebate will vary depending on medical reasons identified by your fertility specialist. The donor management fees listed are inclusive of many services including screening tests, counselling appointments, review of donors by our Fertility Specialists, regulatory reporting and much more. These services are required to prepare us to clear you and your chosen donor for treatment. For more information regarding donor management fees, please contact us at 1800 111 483 and a member of our patient liaison team will be happy to assist.