The Amazing Surrogacy Project
Media reporting of Surrogacy
Surrogacy is a deeply human, intimate, and complex journey — not just a headline or clickbait. Every surrogacy story involves real people: a [...]
Surrogacy Pre-birth Orders & Transfers of Parentage
One way to make surrogacy more accessible in Australia is to harmonise the laws across the country, and make it easier to obtain [...]
Writers Block? What to submit to the Surrogacy Law Review
You may have heard that the Australian Law Reform Commission surrogacy law review. Submissions are due by 5pm on Friday 11 July 2025. [...]
Best Practice & Ethical Surrogacy
Best practice and ethical surrogacy - what is it, how we do go about it, and how do we make sure we're getting [...]
Am I eligible for surrogacy in Australia? GalleryAm I eligible for surrogacy in Australia?
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Am I eligible for surrogacy in Australia?
Am I eligible for surrogacy in Australia? If you are new to surrogacy, you can read about how to find a surrogate, or [...]
The Best & Worst of Surrogacy: Secrets We Keep Podcast
The best and worst of surrogacy. LiSTNR has published a podcast as part of the Secrets We Keep series, called By Any Means. [...]
Birthright citizenship and US surrogacy
For many Australian intended parents, the United States offers a reliable, legally supported pathway to parenthood through surrogacy. One of the benefits of [...]
The Consequences of Criminalising Commercial Surrogacy
Consequences of criminalising commercial surrogacy The case of Lloyd & Compton [2025] FedCFamC1F 28 has once again illustrated the need for surrogacy law [...]
Regulating Surrogacy Matching Services
Like any industry, surrogacy matching services need to be regulated to ensure best practice and to protect people from exploitation. During my Churchill [...]
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.
