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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.

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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
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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 44, 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 Queensland Fertility Group, 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. 

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    Step 1 – Getting Started

    An appointment will be made for you to meet with one of our Fertility Specialists, who will ask about your medical history, including both your physical and mental health.

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    Step 2 - Counselling

    You will have one session with an experienced Queensland Fertility Group counsellor to discuss the social, ethical and legal implications of sperm donation. You’ll complete a profile about yourself, provide a family medical history, and sign consent forms for donation.

    If you have a current partner, they’ll also need to attend these sessions to ensure you are both comfortable and clear about what the process involves.

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    Step 3 – Semen Analysis & Genetic Screening

    Our experienced donor coordinators will then contact you to organise an appointment for a semen analysis, as well as a screening of your blood for infectious diseases and some genetic conditions.

    Our Genetic Counsellor will call you to discuss your family medical history, and to explain the genetic tests that have been performed.

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    Step 4 – Donation

    Once all of the test results are back and have been discussed with you, appointments will be scheduled for the donations at our private clinic.

    You can typically expect between five and ten appointments for sperm donation. This ensures that there are enough swimmers available from your donation, to give people the best chance possible who are hoping to conceive.

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    Step 5 – One last check

    Once you donate, your sperm is quarantined for three to six months. After this time, we then ask you to attend a further blood test, as a final screen for infectious diseases. Your sperm can then be cleared for use and will be released to our recipients for treatment. You'll also be reimbursed for any reasonable expenses incurred.

    Sperm donation is an incredible gift and could help someone achieve their dreams of having a family.

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    Step 6 – What happens once a child is born?

    You an request information about whether your sperm has achieved a pregnancy or birth.

    Children can request identifying information about their donor when they have reached 18 years of age. Therefore donors are required to be open and willing to having contact with any children born through sperm donation.

Ready to become a sperm donor? Get in touch.

You must be over the age of 18 to become a sperm donor.

FAQ's

Can I be an anonymous sperm donor?

Your identity will only ever be available to children born through the use of your sperm – and will only be given out if they request it once they turn 18 years old.

Queensland Fertility Group keeps separate records of donors, recipients and successful births purely for the medical protection of both the donors and any children arising from use of donated sperm. In Queensland, unlike some other states, it is not accessible to any other parties, or subject to disclosure to any Government agency.

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 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?

On request you can find out how many children have been born from your donation including gender and year of birth.