While 2020 has been a year of tremendous trials and unprecedented hardship, it has also shown us some of the best examples of humanity, community and resilience. AJFN has much to be thankful for as we close out this year. COMING TOGETHER IN CRISIS COVID changed life as we know it for everyone in the world. It added another degree…
WELCOME TO OUR NEW AJFN TEAM MEMBERS Couples in our community struggling with infertility need our support now more than ever. In response to over 120% increase in demand for AJFN’s services following our exponential growth in communal awareness and outreach in recent years, coupled with the impact of COVID-19, we are thrilled to announce a new milestone for AJFN; our Professional…
As we live through these unprecedented times, we know many of you have lots of questions around fertility and associated treatments. We will always answer questions as best as we can, but for the times that we can’t, we have a wonderful network of experts who are willing to lend a hand. 👉 Join our Founder & Executive Director, Shterny…
The AJFN, in conjunction with Wolper Hospital, hosted its second Pathway to Parenthood event on 21st June 2020. The webinar saw two eminent fertility specialists Dr Rachael Rodgers and Dr Jeffrey Persson discuss the topic ‘It might not happen quickly, what then?’ from both a male and female perspective. To watch a recording of the talk please click here Dr…
‘ So glad to have had the opportunity to participate as a couple about to embark on our journey to parenthood. I wouldn’t have thought to ask many of the questions discussed, so it really educated me about what one should start thinking about.’ Couple in their late 20’s. ‘So informative and interesting. Having been through the process of genetic…
PATHWAY TO PARENTHOOD: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT STARTING A FAMILY AND GENETICS Following on from a successful ‘Fertility during a Pandemic’ online webinar earlier this month, the Australian Jewish Fertility Network (AJFN) will be hosting a two-part online series for couples who are considering starting a family soon or trying to get pregnant. These sessions include a line…
‘I just listened to your AJFN webinar from last night and so glad I did. My sister and her hubby are currently going through IVF and as they’re the first in our family to do so, this is a whole new experience for us all. I feel more equipped with practical tools for how I can help support her better…
Monday 1 June 7:30PM Virtual event/ Zoom webinar Book your tickets here R U OK? During COVID-19, it is more important than ever to look after your mental health. Our experts will share some practical strategies to help manage the social, emotional and physical toll of fertility treatments during these unprecedented times. Gain insights on how fertility clinics and treatments…
What to expect from IVF clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic A great article outlining what to expect during the Coronavirus pandemic across IVF clinics around the country. AJFN has already seen an increase in the number of applicants reaching out for support. If you are in need (or know someone who is ) of financial or/and emotional support in these…