To help individuals or couples in their attempt to become parents, Rainbow Fertility operates Australia’s largest sperm bank, as well as egg and embryo donor programs. It may seem like a fairly simple process; however, the decision to create a family using donor sperm, eggs, or embryos, will have a significant impact on everyone involved (including the recipient, the donor and the child who is born as a result of the donation).
If you decide to go ahead, our friendly staff will provide you with guidance and support throughout the process, helping you make informed decisions and find the right option for you.
Find out more about our donor programs.
Rainbow Fertility operates a sperm donor program to give recipients (and their partners, if applicable) who need the assistance of donor sperm the opportunity to become a parent. Choosing a sperm donor is one of the first things an individual or couple undergoing fertility treatment with donor sperm will need to do.
Sperm donors are classified as either “known” or “unknown” depending on the type of relationship between donor and recipient.
Known sperm donor
If the recipient already has an existing relationship with the donor, this is called a known donation. Usually a friend or family member, known donors have an existing relationship with the recipient and their donated sperm will only be used by them.
Clinic-recruited or unknown sperm donor
When a donor makes the decision to provide sperm to an individual or a couple not known to them, this is known as a clinic-recruited sperm donation. In this situation, the recipient has never met the donor, and the donor has the choice to remain unknown to the recipient. When a child is conceived this way, they will be able to access identifying information about the donor when they reach 18, or acquired sufficient maturity to appreciate the significance of the request (NHMRC 2007).
At Rainbow Fertility if you already have a “known” donor we will be happy to work with them. Alternatively, we have a large range of clinic-recruited donor sperm available with no waitlist.
To help couples and individuals find their ideal donor, Rainbow Fertility in partnership with City Fertility has launched Addam Donor Bank.
Addam Donor Bank is Australia’s leading donor sperm bank which was created with the sole purpose of helping couples and individuals who require donor sperm to fulfil their dreams of parenthood. With a large range of donors to choose from, Addam allows users to find their ideal donor in the privacy and convenience of their own home in three simple steps – search, match and request.
To learn more, visit our Addam Donor Bank page.
Please note clinic-recruited donors from Australia are able to donate to up no more than 10 women in VIC and QLD and 5 in NSW (this includes the donor and any current or former partner of the donor). If you want to use the same donor for both partners, it is important to let the clinic know as we will try to help you select a donor with whom this is possible.
After starting the family-building process with Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), some people may discover they, or their partner, need the assistance of donor eggs to conceive. As a consequence, Rainbow Fertility operates a comprehensive egg donor program to give individuals requiring donor eggs the opportunity to have a baby.
Egg donors are classified as either “known” or “unknown” depending on the type of relationship between donor and recipient.
Known egg donor
If the recipient already has an existing relationship with the donor, this is called a known donation. Having someone you know undergo IVF procedures to provide the eggs offers several benefits, including knowing the genetic origin of the eggs and reduced wait times.
When a known donor is over 35 years of age, the recipient is advised of the increased risk of medical issues, including miscarriage and chromosomal abnormalities. If the recipient chooses to use an egg from a donor in these circumstances, this will be at the clinician’s discretion.
Clinic-recruited or unknown egg donor
When a donor makes the decision to provide eggs to an individual or a couple not known to them, this is known as a clinic-recruited egg donation. In this situation, the recipient has never met the donor, and the donor has the choice to remain unknown to the recipient. However, it is mandatory for a donor to agree to release identifying information (name, date of birth, address) to a child conceived as a result of her donation once the child turns 18 or younger with counsellor approval.
To help couples and individuals find their ideal donor, Rainbow Fertility has launched Eeve Donor Bank.
Eeve Donor Bank is Australia’s leading donor egg bank and was created with the sole purpose of helping those who are trying to fulfil their dream of parenthood but need the help of an egg donor to do so. We have a diverse range of donors with a variety of characteristics, ethnicities and backgrounds for patients to choose from and most importantly we have made the process as easy as possible for their convenience.
Eeve Donor Bank is also Australia’s first egg bank app of registered egg donors offering free donor search functionalities, with a unique, engaging and simple-to-navigate experience. You can download the app now on the App store and on Google Play Store.
For more information please visit: eevedonorbank.com.au, call 1300 003 383, or email contact@eevedonorbank.com.au.
Alternatively, if you would like further information regarding our egg donor programs, please contact us.
Please note this service is only available within Rainbow Fertility in Queensland and New South Wales. People that reside in other states are welcome to travel to New South Wales or Queensland for treatment.
Rainbow Fertility also operates an embryo donor program to assist individuals and couples to achieve their dream of parenthood.
Embryo donors are classified as either “known” or “unknown” depending on the type of relationship between donor and recipient.
Known embryo donor
If the recipient already has an existing relationship with the donor, this is called a known donation.
Clinic-recruited or unknown embryo donor
When a donor makes the decision to provide embryos to an individual or a couple not known to them, this is known as a clinic-recruited embryo donation. In this situation, the recipient has never met the donor, and the donor has the choice to remain unknown to the recipient. However, it is mandatory for a donor to agree to release identifying information (name, date of birth, address) to a child conceived as a result of her donation once the child turns 18 or younger with counsellor approval.
People of all ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds can become clinic-recruited donors at Rainbow Fertility. This includes people of different heights, shapes and sizes, as long as they meet the criteria below:
We understand that choosing a donor can be difficult. We have a dedicated and experienced donor team to provide you with guidance and support throughout the process. Feel free to contact our friendly team to learn more about our donor program and the fertility treatment options available to you.