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Donating Sperm

Help another couple fulfil their dream of a family

Sperm donation is a generous gift, as it offers some women and couples their only chance to have children. Sperm donors play a vital role in QFG’s treatment programs, and offer the chance of a healthy baby to:

  • same-sex couples
  • single women
  • heterosexual couples who have experienced repeated IVF failure
  • heterosexual couples where the male partner is azoospermic (no sperm produced)
  • heterosexual couples who have a high likelihood of passing on a genetic condition

There is currently a shortage of sperm donors throughout Australia, so we encourage you to consider whether you could become a sperm donor, and offer the gift of a family to others.

The QFG donor program has been in operation since the early 80’s. If you have previously donated to the QFG sperm donor program we encourage you to continue to make contact with our team to update medical history and contact details by calling 1800 111 483 or complete the form below.

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Who can donate sperm?

We accept sperm donations from healthy men aged between 21 and 46.

Why should I be a sperm donor?

You may decide to become a sperm donor because:

  • you have children of your own, and want to help others experience that joy
  • you’re not ready to have a family of your own, but want to help others
  • you know someone who is trying to conceive, and want to donate to them directly

Will I be paid to donate my sperm?

No. In Australia, it’s illegal to make payment for any human tissue, including sperm. You will be reimbursed your expenses on presentation of receipts to cover travel and parking associated with donating.

How does sperm donation work?

We make sure the donation process is as simple and straightforward as possible, including:

  • flexible appointment times
  • tests and collections in our private clinic
  • complete confidentiality throughout

Will I receive a health check-up?

Yes, a QFG Fertility Specialist will conduct a thorough check of your medical history, including extended family and genetic history. You will receive free genetic testing to find out if you carry any hereditary conditions like Cystic Fibrosis, Thalassaemia, and other conditions depending on ethnic background. You will also be screened for HIV, Hepatitis B and C, HTLV I & II, Syphilis, Gonorrhoea and Chlamydia before any sperm is released for treatment.

Is sperm donation right for me?

We understand that becoming a sperm donor is not a simple decision. Prior to donation you (and your partner if you have one) will meet with our counsellors so that they can help you consider the legal and emotional implications of donation.

Will my identity as a sperm donor be released?

Donor conceived people may request identifying information about their donor when they have reached 16 years old. This would include your name and date of birth being released once the donor conceived person reaches 16 years of age. We ask you to let us know about any changes to your address or other contact details. We will attempt to contact you annually to update your medical records.

Your identity is not revealed to the recipient/s before or during any treatment, but a non-identifying profile of you is provided to assist the recipient in their selection of a donor. The recipient will not be aware of your identity, and you will not be informed if your sperm has achieved a birth unless you specifically request this information by contacting the donor team.

Queensland Fertility Group keeps records of donors, recipients and successful births. As per the Assisted Reproductive Technology Act 2024, Queensland Fertility Group is required to provide details of donors, recipients and resulting births to the donor conception information register (DCIR).

Sperm donor laws

Each recipient signs a consent form for use of the donor semen. At registration of the birth of a child resulting from donor semen, the recipient is registered as the legal parent. Under Australian law, the sperm donor has no legal or financial responsibilities to the child, the mother, or the couple – now or in the future.

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With the introduction of the Assisted Reproductive Technology Act 2024 there are a number of changes relevant to you as a potential sperm donor at Queensland Fertility Group.

These changes include the age of when a donor conceived person can access identifying information of their donor as well as the introduction of a donor conception information register (DCIR). You can find more information about these changes by visiting Changes to the law – donor conception information register | Your rights, crime and the law | Queensland Governmen

To find out more about becoming a sperm donor, complete the form below. We'll be in touch to explain the process of egg donation at Queensland Fertility Group.

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Sperm Donation Process Explained

Ready to become a sperm donor? Get in touch.

You must be between the age of 21 and 46 to become a sperm donor.

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