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City Fertility and AJFN

City Fertility and AJFN

City Fertility is proud to collaborate with the Australian Jewish Fertility Network to support your journey towards building a family. Established in 2003, City Fertility has grown into one of Australia’s leading IVF and fertility service groups, with 16 IVF clinics and state-of-the-art laboratories, over 60 highly skilled fertility specialists, and 70 consulting rooms conveniently located across Australia. City Fertility’s…

Recruiting Board Directors in Melbourne

Recruiting Board Directors in Melbourne

The Australian Jewish Fertility Network is growing…and our Board is too. Roles: 2 x Board Member roles – 1) Company Secretary 2) General Board Director Role overview: A unique opportunity to shape and contribute to the future growth and governance of a much needed community gem organisation, and be part of building future generations of Jewish Australian families. AJFN: The…

Uterine Factor Infertility – Reviewing Australia’s first Uterine Transplant

Uterine Factor Infertility – Reviewing Australia’s first Uterine Transplant

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn, first hand, about The Royal Hospital for Women’s 2023 transplant study and clinical trial. Both doctor and patient will share their expertise and experience and how this breakthrough in medical science is reshaping the fertility landscape. If you or someone you know is experiencing uterine factor infertility or would like to learn more…

Infertility Awareness Shabbat 2023

Infertility Awareness Shabbat 2023

23-25 March 2023 We are once again partnering with Yesh Tikva for the eighth annual Infertility Awareness Shabbat, an international initiative to show support for the 1 in 6 in our community who are struggling (often in silence) with infertility. In Sydney AJFN will be hosting a special Challah Bake at Central Synagogue on Thursday 23 March, 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start.…

2022 Impact Report

2022 Impact Report

Our campaign this Chanukah is #shiningalightoninfertility and at AJFN part of our mission is to ensure that the conversation around infertility is open and honest and that no one feels alone on their fertility journey. We do this in many different ways and our 2022 Impact Report clearly demonstrates the breadth and depth of the support that we offer; from…

All About Egg Donation

All About Egg Donation

On 28 November 2022, we held a fascinating webinar focused on Egg Donation. This seminar is geared towards individuals in Australia considering using an egg donor, who would like to learn more about the protocols, challenges and opportunities involved in this complex process. It covers a cross-section of views including practical, financial, legal, halachic and personal perspectives. Our Speaker Panel:…

Fertility: A Public or Private Concern? 

Fertility: A Public or Private Concern? 

On Sunday 13 November, AJFN co-hosted the launch of Birkat Emunah with The Eden Center and Australian Friends of Shaare Zedek. Birkat Emunah is a resource, produced by The Eden Center for people in our community facing infertility and loss. Dr Naomi Grumet and Dr Jordana Hyman, both visiting from Israel, explored the topic: Fertility: A Public or Private Concern?  Dr Naomi Grumet is the Director of The Eden Center. Dr Grumet’s doctoral…

One in Six – National Broadcast

One in Six – National Broadcast

One in Six, our gritty, ground breaking documentary will be broadcast nationally on ABC’s Compass on Sunday 12 June, 6:30pm. The film draws its title from the one in six couples in Australia who experience infertility and follows AJFN couple Janine and Shimon on their complete IVF journey as they face the challenges of IVF during COVID with A/Prof Gavin Sacks…

Impact Report Jan 20 – Jun 21

Impact Report Jan 20 – Jun 21

AJFN has just circulated its inaugural Impact Report, of which we are so proud and also filled with gratitude for all our supporters, sponsors and volunteers. We have achieved so much in the past 18 months, helping over 50 couples and with 10 beautiful miracle babies being born. Please click on the link below and read through our report to…

Latest Assisted Reproduction Data

Latest Assisted Reproduction Data

The National Perinatal Epidemiology and Statistics Unit at the UNSW analyses data from the Australian and New Zealand Assisted Reproduction database. Submission of data is mandatory for accreditation of clinics. The latest report reflects data collected in 2018. There were approximately 84,000 ART cycles with just over 14,000 live births. The average age of women was 36 for those using…