Become a sperm donor
Thousands of Australians need help becoming parents. Your donation can change lives.
There are many people out there who need help to start a family, and you could be carrying something special to make that happen. Sperm donation gives people the chance to experience parenthood when they otherwise might not be able to.
Life. Pass it on.
Why donate?
You want to pass on something life changing.
Becoming a sperm donor is one of the noblest things you can do. There are many reasons people decide to donate, including:
- Wanting to make a difference that will last a lifetime
- Knowing someone personally who has struggled with infertility
- Remembering the joys of childhood, and wanting to pass it on.
- Knowing the joys of having a child, and wanting others to experience that too
Who am I helping?
Many people need donor sperm to achieve their dreams of parenthood. They might include:
- single women
- women in same-sex relationships
- couples experiencing infertility
- men experiencing male infertility
- transgender or gender-diverse people
Who can donate?
If you’re a healthy man aged between 21 and 45, and you’re willing to donate altruistically (without payment), we’d love to hear from you.
We know that this is a big decision to make. Take the time to read our FAQ’s and step-by-step guide below to understand what’s involved with donating.
We cover everything you need to know about the requirements for being a donor, the legislation and more.
What’s the process for becoming a donor?
There are a few steps involved prior to donating, including counselling, medical screening, and semen analysis. At IVFAustralia, we have a dedicated and experienced donor team who provide guidance and support throughout the entire process.
You are important to us. And we want you to feel informed, empowered and supported throughout every stage.
Here’s how it works, step by step.
FAQ's
Can I be an anonymous sperm donor?
The privacy of all donors is protected until the child is aged 18, however, once a child is born from a sperm donation we are required to provide identifying details of the donor to the NSW Health Central Register. When the child is aged 18, they will be able to access this information.
The reason for this is that in the past, many donor conceived individuals have reported extreme distress about the lack of information about their biological parents. Nowadays, the possibility to receive this information once the child has turned 18, is considered an essential part of the process.
Can I be paid to be a sperm donor?
In Australia, it’s illegal to take payment for any human tissue, including sperm. However, you can be reimbursed for any reasonable expenses you incur throughout the process of donating sperm, such as parking, travel, and medical expenses.
What information will be shared about me to intending parents?
If you are donating sperm as a de-identified donor we will provide relevant medical, genetic and family history as well as your profile such as eye colour, personality traits, education, and ethnicity. We will also ask you to include a photograph of yourself as a child. You will remain completely anonymous to the intending parents, and identifying details will only become available once the child turns 18 and requests this information.
Will I be told if a child is born from my donated sperm?
You can find out how many children have been born from your donation including gender and year of birth.