What does Meaningful IVF reform look like to you Donor Conceived Adults Late Discovery 2025

Trigger Warning: This webinar discusses themes of late discovery donor conception, identity shock, and family secrets. These stories may be emotionally distressing for some viewers. Please prioritise your wellbeing and reach out for support if needed (resources listed below).

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Join us for a powerful and confronting discussion hosted by ARTFA – Assisted Reproductive Treatment Families Australia, as we give voice to those too often left out of the conversation: Donor Conceived Adults who discovered the truth later in life.

You’ll hear from everyday people who were completely blind sided by the discovery that they were donor conceived:

📣 Amy Tam – Was told at 20, even though she was raised by a Solo Mum by Choice who had kept it secret her whole life.

📣 Emily Fae – At the age of 27, During a COVID lockdown, thought it would be fun to do a DNA test “just for fun” she thought… only to uncover the truth about her identity.

📣 Lyndal Bubke – Aged 30 was sitting at her work desk, when she found out she was donor conceived.

📣 Ben Schablon– Was 43 when he found out he was donor conceived. It was completely unexpected and life changing.

These brave individuals are speaking out to tell their Story, & to shine a light on why transparency, ethics, and urgent legislative reform are so desperately needed in Australia’s IVF and donor conception system.

We thank them for their courage in speaking up. What they’ve been through is not easy, and yet they’ve chosen to share their stories to help others on similar journeys. Their hope is that by speaking out, the trauma can stop with this generation.

Whether you’re a parent, donor-conceived person, donor, family or friend, allied health professional, policy-maker, or just someone that cares, this conversation is essential for understanding what meaningful change should look like in 2025 and beyond.

** This is just the first in ARTFA’s webinar series. We are committed to amplifying the voices of all cohorts impacted by assisted reproductive treatment.

👉 Next up: Clinic-recruited sperm donors — their experiences, motivations, and the reforms they want to see. Stay tuned for dates !