When other pathways to parenthood have not been possible or successful, donor conception can offer another way forward. At Oasis, we provide personalised care, clear guidance and ongoing support to help you explore your options and feel confident at every stage of your journey.
An unknown donor is a person who donates eggs, sperm, or embryos through a licensed fertility clinic and has no pre-existing relationship with the recipient or intended parent(s). Unlike a known donor, an unknown donor is not personally known to the individuals receiving treatment and is recruited, screened, and approved through a formal donor program. In Western Australia, all donations are altruistic, meaning donors are not paid for their donation, aside from the reimbursement of approved expenses.
In Western Australia, all unknown donors undergo comprehensive medical, genetic, and psychological screening to help ensure their suitability for donation and the health and wellbeing of any children born through donor conception. Donors are also required to provide detailed information about their medical history, family background, education, interests, and personal characteristics, which may assist recipients in selecting a donor.
Importantly, donor conception in Western Australia is not anonymous. Information about donors is recorded in accordance with state legislation, and donor-conceived people may be able to access identifying information about their donor once they reach the appropriate age and meet the relevant legal requirements. This framework recognises the importance of a donor-conceived person's right to understand their genetic origins.
At Oasis, we take a holistic approach to donor eligibility, considering medical, genetic, psychological, and personal factors to ensure the best outcomes for donors, recipients, and any children born through donation. We welcome individuals who meet the following criteria:
Initial Consultation
Screening and Testing
Initial Counselling
Follow-up Consultation
Documentation
Ovarian Stimulation & Monitoring
Egg Collection Procedure
Subsequent Counselling
Post Donation Bloodwork
Initial Consultation
Screening and Testing
Initial Counselling
Follow-up Consultation
Documentation
Donations
Subsequent Counselling
Post Donation Bloodwork
Every fertility journey is different. Our team can help you understand your donor options, answer your questions, and guide you towards the next step with confidence.
At Oasis, eligibility depends on a range of medical, genetic, psychological and personal factors. Generally, sperm donors must be aged 21 to 45 and egg donors 21 to 35, be in good physical and mental health, have no known significant genetic or hereditary conditions, and be willing to complete the required screening and counselling.
Unknown donors undergo comprehensive screening to assess their suitability for donation and help protect the health and wellbeing of recipients and future children. This may include medical assessment, genetic screening, infectious disease testing, psychological assessment and, for sperm donors, semen analysis.
No. Donation in Western Australia is altruistic, so donors are not paid for their donation. Approved expenses associated with the donation process may be reimbursed where applicable.
Recipients may receive non identifying information about an eligible donor, including relevant medical and family history, education, interests and personal characteristics. This information is intended to support informed decision making when selecting a donor.
Donors are required to complete mandatory donor implications counselling before proceeding with donation. At Oasis, this involves two counselling sessions, providing an opportunity to understand the emotional, legal and social implications of donor conception and make an informed decision about donating.
