Events

AJFN Inaugural Melbourne Community Event

AJFN Inaugural Melbourne Community Event

One in six families in our community struggle with the heartache of infertility. AJFN’s financial, emotional, and spiritual support is more than just support; it is a lifeline. Together, we can give these families hope and the chance to create a life and a lifetime of treasured memories. Join us for an inspirational and emotion-filled evening featuring Kerry Gonski (AJFN Chair) in…

Let’s Talk About Miscarriage

Let’s Talk About Miscarriage

Let’s Talk About Miscarriage – AJFN Webinar Miscarriage is the most common pregnancy complication. One woman in Australia suffers a miscarriage every five minutes. This suffering is usually done silently. Please join AJFN for another not-to-be-missed webinar where we will be talking all about miscarriage and unpacking the unspoken dimensions of pregnancy loss with evidence, empathy and shared experiences. Please register at https://events.humanitix.com/let-s-talk-about-miscarriage  This is…

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.…

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…

Infertility Awareness Shabbat

Infertility Awareness Shabbat

Did you know that 1 in 6 couples in our community struggles with infertility? Aside from the physical, emotional and financial toll that this has on a couple and their relationship, it is often the loneliness and isolation that exacerbates the pain. You can help by joining us and working to break the stigma by participating in the sixth annual…

Stories for the Soul 2020

Stories for the Soul 2020

Join us for our major (virtual) event, an inspirational evening featuring Dr Edith Eger, Holocaust survivor, eminent psychologist, and best-selling author of The Choice. Interviewed by author and psychotherapist Dr Margo Lowy, Dr Edith will share her incredible story of survival after unfathomable trauma and her powerful message that no matter how dire the situation may be, there is always a ‘Choice’ as to…

Pathway to Parenthood-two part webinar series

Pathway to Parenthood-two part webinar series

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…

Webinar: Fertility during a Pandemic

Webinar: Fertility during a Pandemic

‘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…

We did it..$186,525!

We did it..$186,525!

WE DID IT!! What an AMAZING community! The final totals are in from all funds raised through last week’s event combined with our inaugural 24-hour Miracle Making Day, and we are overwhelmed by the incredible result! A massive thank YOU for the crucial role you played as part of our exceptionally generous community, because together we raised $186,525! The 11…