How to become a sperm donor

As one of Australia’s leading fertility clinics, we are seeking healthy men for our sperm donor program. Australian sperm donors are in high demand at the moment – we need you!

Being a sperm donor gives others the chance to have a baby and is one of the most generous acts one can make. Sperm donation is painless, relatively straightforward, does not cost you anything and can give you the satisfaction of helping someone achieve their dream of having a family.

Want to help others?

The first step in becoming a sperm donor is easy! You will need to read the FAQs and complete our short online questionnaire below so we can check if you meet our current initial requirements to become a sperm donor with the Genea Sperm Bank.

After you have completed the confidential questionnaire, our Donor Coordinator will get in touch to answer any questions you may have and discuss your next steps, which include genetic and fertility testing.

Become a donor

FAQ

In Australia, donor conceived children are entitled to know the identity of their donor once they reach the age of 18. All donors must agree to have their identifying information released upon request from offspring when they turn 18. In Victoria, recipient parents can request your identifying information prior to offspring turning 18. This can only be provided with your consent.

Each state or territory has its own legislation or guidelines regarding the number of families that can be created from your donation eg NSW has a limit of 5 families and Victoria, 10 women. This includes your own family. There is no limit to the number of children per family.

Genea donors are required to have two counselling appointments with a Genea counsellor to explore what being a donor involves and help you to make an informed decision If you have a partner, they must also be involved in the counselling.
After counselling, you will have an appointment with one of our genetic counsellors to discuss the genetic testing you must undergo. You will also be booked in to see a Doctor for a thorough health assessment including genetic and fertility tests.
If all goes well with your appointments and tests, we will get you to come in to provide a series of sperm donations. On average you will donate six samples, as well as a sample for the initial semen analysis. All up, you will visit the clinic up to ten times.

There is a shortage of Australian sperm donors as demand has significantly outstripped supply.
Sperm can be ordered from banks in the United States and Europe but it is expensive and the donors provided to Australian recipients are restricted because of the limitation on how many families can be helped by one donor.

No, donation must be altruistic in Australia but there will be no cost to you for appointments and tests and we can reimburse you for all reasonable associated expenses.

The NSW and Victoria governments have information brochures for those considering donation.

NSW:

NSW Department of Health ‘I have donated sperm, eggs or embryos since 1 January 2010’

Victoria:

Thinking of donating sperm, eggs or embryos
Donor Conception Register Services
The Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority also has some general information about what to consider when you’re thinking about being a donor including some great personal stories.