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Donor Program

Unknown Donation

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.

What is an unknown donor?

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.

A supported donation journey, from initial consultation and screening through to donation and follow-up care.

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.

Who can donate?

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:

  • Aged 21–39 years for sperm donation
  • Aged 21–35 years for egg donation
  • In good physical and mental health
  • Free from known significant genetic or hereditary conditions
  • Non-smokers who are committed to maintaining a healthy lifestyle
  • Willing to undergo comprehensive medical and genetic screening
  • Willing to complete the mandatory donor implications counselling (2 sessions)
  • Have not previously donated through another fertility clinic or donor program
  • Willing to comply with Western Australia's legislated limit of five recipient families worldwide
  • Consent to the release of non-identifying personal and medical information to recipients to support informed decision making

Eggs Donation

  • Help individuals and couples build their families when conceiving with their own eggs is not possible.
  • Support recipients facing infertility, premature ovarian insufficiency, medical or genetic concerns.
  • Give recipients the opportunity to experience pregnancy, childbirth and parenthood.
  • Receive dedicated support from fertility specialists, nurses, counsellors and donor coordinators.
  • Access clear information and guidance to help you make an informed decision about donation.

STEP 1

Initial Consultation

STEP 2

Screening and Testing

STEP 3

Initial Counselling

STEP 4

Follow-up Consultation

STEP 5

Documentation

STEP 6

Ovarian Stimulation & Monitoring

STEP 7

Egg Collection Procedure

STEP 8

Subsequent Counselling

STEP 9

Post Donation Bloodwork

Sperm Donation

  • Help individuals and couples build their families through sperm donation.
  • Receive comprehensive medical, genetic and infectious disease screening.
  • Make a meaningful difference to people facing infertility and those pursuing parenthood.
  • Receive guidance and support throughout every stage of the donation process.
  • Eligible donors may receive compensation in accordance with local regulations.

STEP 1

Initial Consultation

STEP 2

Screening and Testing

STEP 3

Initial Counselling

STEP 4

Follow-up Consultation

STEP 5

Documentation

STEP 6

Donations

STEP 7

Subsequent Counselling

STEP 8

Post Donation Bloodwork

Embryo Donation

  • Help another individual or couple build a family through embryo donation.
  • Support people facing infertility, medical or genetic concerns, or other barriers to parenthood.
  • Give your remaining embryos the opportunity to help another family experience parenthood.
  • Receive professional counselling, guidance and personalised support throughout the process.
  • Our team can assist with embryos stored at another clinic and guide you through the necessary steps.
STEP 1
Initial consultation with the donor team
STEP 2
Medical screening
STEP 3
Counselling and consent
STEP 4
Final consultation and documentation

Let’s Find the Right Donor Option for You.

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.

Donor Enquiry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an unknown donor?

An unknown donor is someone who donates sperm, eggs or embryos through a licensed fertility clinic without having a pre existing relationship with the recipient or intended parent(s). Donors are recruited, screened and approved through a formal donor programme. 

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. 

Under Western Australian requirements, a donor's donation is limited to five recipient families worldwide. This limit helps manage the number of families who may be genetically related through the same donor. 

Are unknown donors anonymous?

No. Donor conception in Western Australia is not anonymous. Donor information is recorded in accordance with state legislation, and donor conceived people may be able to access identifying information about their donor when they reach the relevant age and meet the applicable legal requirements. 

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.