In vitro fertilisation (IVF) and reproductive technology
IVF and reproductive technology include a range of procedures that aim to help individuals and their families achieve a healthy pregnancy.
IVF involves the handling of sperm, eggs or embryos outside the body.
Western Australian legislation requires assisted reproductive technology providers to be licensed.
Further information is available via the Reproductive Technology Council’s website (external site).
New assisted reproductive technology and surrogacy legislation for WA
New Assisted Reproductive Technology legislation is under development and will be contemporary, inclusive and is intended to facilitate more Western Australians being able to access fertility services, to start or expand their families.
Donor assisted conception
Donor Conception Information Service (DCIS) is designed to support and provide information to people who are donor-conceived or participants in donor conception through a licensed fertility clinic in Western Australia. For further information see Donor Conception Information Service.
Licensed IVF clinics in WA
Licensing of WA Assisted Reproductive Technology Practices and Storage Facilities is undertaken by the Licensing and Accreditation Regulatory Unit (LARU) at the Department of Health. About licensing of private healthcare facilities (external site).
List of licensed clinics
Where to get help
Last reviewed: 31-05-2022
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Reproductive Technology Unit