The Royal Women's Hospital - Public Fertility Care
Bulk BillingThe Royal Women's Hospital - Victoria's Public Fertility Care
The Royal Women's Hospital leads Victoria's groundbreaking Public Fertility Care program - a first-of-its-kind, government-funded initiative designed to remove barriers to fertility treatment. Through a hub-and-spoke model with 10 partner health services, they provide high-quality, inclusive care closer to home for up to 5,000 Victorians annually.
Our Approach
Public Fertility Care aims to make fertility treatment easier and fairer for Victorians who face barriers due to cost, geography, or exclusionary practices. The service is available to singles and couples of all genders, aged 42 or younger using own eggs (51 with donor eggs).
Why Choose Public Fertility Care
- Free public hospital fertility services
- Saves patients average $10,000 annually vs private
- Inclusive - all genders, singles and couples welcome
- Australia's first public egg and sperm bank
- Fertility preservation for cancer patients and gender reassignment
- 2025 Victorian Healthcare Award winner
- 10 partner health services across Victoria
Services
- IVF and Fertility Treatment
- Public Egg and Sperm Bank Access
- Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT-M, PGT-SR)
- Fertility Preservation
- Donor Egg and Sperm Programs
- Altruistic Surrogacy Support
Pricing
Free for most patients. Some may incur out-of-pocket costs for medication, diagnostics and specialised tests. Saves average $10,000 annually compared to private clinics.
Waitlist & Access
Current waitlist 8-12 weeks (some hospitals 12-16 weeks). Donor egg/sperm waitlist approximately 3 years. Requires GP or specialist referral. Fax to (03) 8345 3036.