The Amazing Surrogacy Project
Surrogacy expos and trade shows
In the evolving landscape of fertility and surrogacy, and commercial surrogacy expos and international shows have become prominent platforms for intended parents seeking [...]
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 to the surrogacy law review from the community - [...]
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 [...]
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.
