The Amazing Surrogacy Project
The Surrogacy Sisterhood Community
It is so important to have community around us during a surrogacy arrangement. The Surrogacy Sisterhood is a community of Australian surrogates who [...]
Sarah Jefford awarded Medal of the Order of Australia
Sarah Jefford is honoured to be awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia, for services to the law, her work with the [...]
Reforming Surrogacy in NSW
Reforming surrogacy in NSW. The New South Wales Surrogacy Act is being reviewed by the NSW government. You can read about the review [...]
Response to the Pope on Surrogacy
Sarah wrote an Opinion piece for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald in January 2024, in response to comments made by the Pope [...]
A Vision for Surrogacy in Australia
A vision for surrogacy in Australia. I've thought about surrogacy and all its complexities, and written thousands of words about it over the [...]
How Do I Find a Surrogate in Australia?
How do I find a surrogate in Australia? So you've decided to explore surrogacy as an option to grow your family and are [...]
Do I Qualify for Surrogacy in Australia? GalleryDo I Qualify for Surrogacy in Australia?
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Do I Qualify for Surrogacy in Australia?
Do I qualify for surrogacy in Australia? If you are new to surrogacy, you can read about how to find a surrogate, or [...]
The Surrogacy Process in Australia
The Surrogacy Process in Australia is similar in all States, and applies to all arrangements regardless of how the [...]
Surrogacy births in Australia
How many surrogacy births are there in Australia each year? There are between 130 and 150 surrogacy births in Australia each year. There [...]
Hi! I’m Sarah Jefford (she/her). I’m a family creation lawyer, practising in surrogacy and donor conception arrangements. I’m an IVF mum, an egg donor and a traditional surrogate, and I delivered a baby for two dads in 2018
I advocate for positive, best practice surrogacy arrangements within Australia, and provide support and education to help intended parents make informed decisions when pursuing overseas surrogacy.
