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SUMMARY:Women's Perspectives – Toronto ET Time Zone – Free Zoom Support Session
DESCRIPTION:Meetings take place via Zoom\nTo Join a meeting please register\, via RSVP to info@donorconception.com! For notices of upcoming meetings\, sign up for our email list here! \nSupport\nGroup Descriptions\nDonor Conception Canada volunteers make time to facilitate support groups on a variety of topics. If you find a topic missing\, it’s likely because we’re looking for a volunteer – please reach out if that might be you! \nExploring Donor Conception. This group is designed for intended parents who are not yet pregnant\, those who are thinking about donor conception and those who are trying to conceive with donor egg\, sperm or embryo. Conversation often addresses issues of personal loss (fertility\, relationships\, biological connection)\, fears and concerns about parenting a donor-conceived person (attachment\, connection\, disclosure)\, and concerns about disclosure to friends\, family and the community. \nParenting Young DC Kids. This group is designed for intended parents and parents of donor-conceived children up to age 10. Conversation often addresses issues of disclosure to one’s donor-conceived child (age-appropriate\, frequency\, comprehension)\, building donor family relationships (the donor\, donor siblings\, donor sibling families)\, and disclosure to family\, friends & community. \nMen’s Perspectives. This group is designed for parents or intended parents who identify as male. Conversation often addresses feelings that accompany male infertility (inadequacy\, loss\, uncertainty) and supporting an infertile partner\, but can also include matters of parenting and relationship-building. \nWomen’s Perspectives. This group is designed for parents or intended parents who identify as female. Conversation often addresses feelings that accompany female infertility (inadequacy\, loss\, uncertainty) and supporting an infertile partner\, but can also include matters of parenting and relationship-building. [Please note: if neither the men’s group nor the women’s group fits your gender identity\, please choose the one that will best address the topics you would like to discuss.] \nQueer Parenting DC Kids. This group is designed for parents or intended parents who identify as 2SLGBTQ+. Conversations will address feelings that accompany trying to conceive with a donor (known or not\, at home or at a fertility clinic)\, supporting a non-gestating/non-biological partner\, along with parenting and relationship-building. Issues of infertility\, reproductive loss\, uncertainty and family building fears may also be discussed\, based on participants’ personal fertility experiences. \nIn-Person Meetings. Several times a year in Toronto\, Vancouver\, Ottawa\, Montréal (soon)\, and London (Ont.)\, we host in-person meetings at a local library or community centre. These groups are designed for anyone who has used or is thinking about using donor conception and people who are donor-conceived. Young children are often welcome\, though we cannot provide babysitting and ask parents to supervise their children including removing them from the room as necessary. Conversation ranges widely and participants often express satisfaction and joy at hearing from many different perspectives. \nTalk\nDonor Conception Canada is an all-volunteer organization that arranges peer-to-peer support group meetings for those experiencing donor conception. Meetings are free of charge for participants. \nDonations are always welcome via e-transfer to info@donorconception.com. \nA huge thank you to our all-volunteer team for donating their time & effort to facilitate these conversations! Participants include people who intend to parent using donor egg\, sperm\, or embryo; parents of donor-conceived people (children or adults); people who are donor conceived; and the friends and family who support them along the way. At each DCC Support Group meeting participants share their experiences (Talk)\, listen to each other (Support)\, and take away ideas and insights (Learn). Group conversations address social and emotional aspects as participants swap notes on the challenges and issues they face. \n\nParents of donor-conceived people may discuss their experiences with helping their children to learn and own the story of their origin\, navigating social interactions with family and community\, and building relationships among the new connections discovered as a result of this journey such as the donor or donor siblings.\nDonor-conceived people may share their feelings about learning and owning their conception story\, interactions with their social family and their ‘donor family’\, and how their feelings have changed along the way.\nFamily & friends may share experiences in providing support and counsel.
URL:https://artfam.org.au/event/womens-perspectives-toronto-et-time-zone-free-zoom-support-session/
CATEGORIES:DCCanada - Women’s Perspectives
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ORGANIZER;CN="Donor Conception Canada":MAILTO:info@donorconception.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250523T130000
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SUMMARY:NSW Ministry Health Focus Group 1 - Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Register.
DESCRIPTION:The NSW Ministry of Health is conducting a project to understand the type of services and supports that donor-conceived people\, donors\, and their families would prefer when seeking information from the NSW Ministry of Health Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Register.\nOur organisation is supporting this project by sharing the Ministry of Health’s invitation with you. We will not be sharing any of your information with the Ministry and your participation is completely voluntary.\nSURVEY invitationIf you would like to share your views anonymously with the Ministry of Health\, please complete the very short survey that you can find at this link or you can scan the QR code below. The survey will be open until 27 May 2025.\n\nFOCUS GROUP invitationIf you would like to provide more detailed feedback on the type of services and supports that donor-conceived people\, donors\, and their families would prefer when seeking information from the NSW Ministry of Health ART Register\, you may also like to join a 45-minute online focus group. Participation is voluntary and unpaid and your feedback is welcomed.\nFocus groups will be held:\nFocus group 1 – Friday 23 May\, 1 – 1.45pmFocus group 2 – Friday 30 May\, 11 – 11.45amFocus group 3 – Monday 26 May\, 8 – 8.45pm\n\nIf you would like to express interest in participating in a focus group\, please email Tania Skippen (Avertis Consulting) at tskippen@avertis.com.au\nwho is leading this project for the Ministry. Please note that places are limited so please contact Tania as soon as possible.\nAny information you provide Tania and her team will be kept confidential.ART Project 2025 – Information\, services and supports for people seeking information from the NSW Ministry of Health ART Register
URL:https://artfam.org.au/event/nsw-ministry-health-focus-group-1-assisted-reproductive-technology-art-register/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250522T203000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR : What Makes a Excellent Donor Linking Registrar?
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the Webinar\nNSW Health is conducting a project to understand the type of services & supports that the donor-conceived community would prefer when seeking info from the NSW Register.” \nThey want your input\, especially if you have lived experience—wherever you are. \nWe will also discuss why it is important for everyone to have a say & how this may help our push for federal regulations. . \nWe’re hosting an open online discussion on: \n✅ What is donor Linking ? ✅Why is it important ✅The Survey \n✅Ask questions ✅ Share your thoughts ✅Listen to lived experience \n✅ Learn more about the consultation ✅ Understand why your voice matters \n📅 Date & time: This Thursday 22nd May 2025 8.30pm \n📍 Location: Online – SAVE THE DATE Log in DETAILS COMING SOON (Free for all) \nLink for updated event details:  https://www.facebook.com/share/16n6REpG1K/   \nNSW Health Link to survey: https://artfam.org.au/nsw-health-have-your-say/ \n🎙️ Meet some of our confirmed panel members:\n \n\nHelen Miller – Psychologist with previous clinical experience in fertility counseling\nIan Smith – Donor\, PhD Candidate & Advocate\nMelissa Sharman- Egg Donor and 3x Surrogate. Founder of Egg Donation Australia\nKatherine Dawson – Donor Conceived Adult & Advocate\nAnastasia Gunn – Mother of DCP\, Perioperative RN and ART reform advocate\nNandi Segbedzi – Parent of Donor Conceived person \, Secretary of ARTFA\n\n💬 Join our new group for updates\, resources & discussions on donor conception and ART: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/artfa
URL:https://artfam.org.au/event/what-makes-a-excellent-donor-linking-registrar/
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ORGANIZER;CN="ARTFA - Assisted Reproductive Treatment Families Australia":MAILTO:hello@artfa.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
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UID:1369-1745712000-1745798399@artfam.org.au
SUMMARY:International Donor Conception Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Hosting an event? Let us know — we’ll share it for you.\nHow to participate\nOn April 27\, share the logo on your social media platforms or with family and friends.\n\n\nPost your story and experience with donor conception on social media!\nUse the hashtag #IDCAD #AFTFA on all of your posts to increase reach.\nMake a IDCAD reel or TikTok and direct people to donorconceptionawarenessday.com & to ASMBC.au to increase awareness of the topic.\nSupport donor conceived advocacy initiatives: All proceeds will go to benefit donor conceived individual led non-for-profit advocacy groups.\nRemember\, it’s never too late to tell. Tell your child they are donor conceived if you have kept it secret.  Prepare for telling with resources like the book\, Three Makes Baby and Three Makes Baby Podcast.
URL:https://artfam.org.au/event/international-donor-conception-awareness-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250415T203000
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SUMMARY:Information Evening South Australian Donor Conception Register
DESCRIPTION:Hi all\, \nI was recently talking to the South Australia Donor Register\, \nAs many of us were unable to attend their 3pm session they are happy to run a online webinar about the new South Australian Donor Conception Register Just for us. 8pm (UTC +9.5 / (GMT+9:30) ) (SA Time) \nIt’s shaping up to be a great session! & Yes it is free.. \nWe’ll cover: \nHow the Register works \nHow to connect with donors and donor siblings \nWhat to expect from the process \nPlus\, you’ll have the chance to ask questions at the end of the presentation. \nAlso if you have questions before the webinar\, feel free to list them in the comments\, so I can send them to them before the night. \nAll are welcome to attend no matter where you live\, had treatment \, gave birth or what stage you are at.. \nI think it will be interesting for anyone to listen to\, hear what they have to say\, and compare it to other registers. \nMicrosoft Teams Need help? \nJoin the meeting now \nMeeting ID: 492 241 740 104 \nPasscode: ro3An3tz \nDial in by phone \n+61 3 7035 6413\,\,363327161# Australia\, Melbourne \nFind a local number \nPhone conference ID: 363 327 161# \nJoin on a video conferencing device \nTenant key: 886843700.(VTC Conference ID)@video.dhhs.vic.gov.au \nVideo ID: 135 452 305 1 \n  \n 
URL:https://artfam.org.au/event/information-evening-south-australian-donor-conception-register/
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ORGANIZER;CN="ASMBC & South Australia Health Department":MAILTO:hello@asmbc.au
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