The Amazing Surrogacy Project
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 [...]
Can I Be a Surrogate in Australia?
Can I be a surrogate? Many women who consider whether to be a surrogate assume they will be eligible, often because they consider [...]
Surrogacy Laws in Australia
Surrogacy Laws Australia Surrogacy is legal across Australia. Surrogacy must be altruistic (unpaid). Commercial (paid) surrogacy is illegal. The Australian government announced a [...]
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.
