Help
Have you just discovered you’re donor conceived? Here are some resources and links that could help you get more information.
It’s possible a Donor Conception Register in your state could have more information for you:
Some of the state based registers have access to support or counselling and this can be invaluable while navigating finding out more information. Enquiring via the register’s emails could also put you in touch with someone sooner if you’re seeking support.
NEWS: QLD donor conception register is getting ready
email art@health.qld.gov.au to register your interest or follow the link in the Queensland tab to register your interest (or both just in case). Possibly tell them any information you may know at all to assist with record collection from the clinic
Community Support Online
Donor Conceived Reddit Community
Donor Conceived Australia Peak Body for DCP
Australian Donor Conceived People Network Facebook Group
We Are Donor Conceived Facebook Group
Worldwide Donor Conceived People Network Facebook Group
Direct to Consumer DNA Testing
Many donor conceived people look into, consider or take direct to consumer DNA tests to find out further information. This can be valuable if donor conception registers or fertility clinics have little to no information or are not willing to provide information.
It can also be worth considering DNA testing to confirm the information clinics or registers have provided.
Ancestry DNA is the largest database for Australians looking to find out information about their genealogy and can often have sales (St Patricks Day, Fathers day etc).
Once you’ve done an Ancestry DNA test, you may wish to take the other tests or upload your DNA results to other websites that can help with finding more information. This can be done later with more information available below:
Is what I’m feeling normal?
Donor conceived people can feel a multitude of feelings about being donor conceived along their lifetime. It is common to feel many different and sometimes complex emotions.
The We Are Donor Conceived Survey can provide some insight into feelings of the community at large:
The We Are Donor Conceived Survey
what about some support?
Selecting a counsellor that is appropriately trained or able to assist can take some searching. Some registers in certain Australian states have this accessible through them, but below are some counselling services that may be helpful to reach out to:
