Australia & New Zealand
Uniting professionals in the journey to family building.
The peak body for fertility and surrogacy professionals across Australia and New Zealand, dedicated to ethical practice and compassionate care.
Ethical Standards
Championing best practice guidelines that protect the rights and wellbeing of all involved in fertility and surrogacy arrangements.
Advocacy & Rights
Championing the best interests of children and donor-conceived people, while protecting the rights and autonomy of donors, surrogates, and intended parents.
Professional Community
Uniting lawyers, psychologists, and counsellors across Australia and New Zealand who specialise in fertility, surrogacy, and donor conception.
About ANZAFSP
A shared commitment
to compassionate
family creation.
The Australia and New Zealand Association of Fertility and Surrogacy Professionals was established to bring together the diverse professionals who support families on their path to parenthood.
We believe that every journey to family—whether through assisted reproduction, surrogacy, or donor conception—deserves expert guidance, ethical practice, and genuine care.
Our members include fertility specialists, reproductive counsellors, family lawyers, surrogacy consultants, and allied health professionals united by shared values and dedication.
Become a
Member
Membership is open to legal and counselling professionals resident and practising in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Apply for MembershipMembership Criteria
Review the professional qualifications and experience required to join our network of surrogacy professionals across Australia and New Zealand.
Code of Conduct
Our members uphold the highest ethical standards. Review our comprehensive code of professional conduct and ethical guidelines.
Featured Insight
Policy & Ethics
Navigating the evolving
landscape of altruistic
surrogacy in Australia.
A comprehensive guide to the legal, ethical, and emotional considerations shaping surrogacy practice across Australian states.
ANZAFSP
12 min read
From the Journal
Latest insights.
Understanding donor conception disclosure practices
8 min read
Building connections across the fertility and surrogacy community
5 min read
New Zealand surrogacy law reform: What practitioners need to know
6 min read
Common Questions
Frequently asked.
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Membership is open to professionals working in fertility and surrogacy-related fields across Australia and New Zealand. This includes fertility specialists, reproductive endocrinologists, nurses, counsellors, psychologists, lawyers, surrogacy consultants, donor coordinators, and allied health professionals. We also offer associate membership for those in training or related fields.
Members gain access to professional development opportunities and our peer support community. You'll also receive our quarterly journal, access to the member directory, and the ability to contribute to policy discussions that shape fertility and surrogacy practice in our region.
We develop and maintain comprehensive guidelines for ethical surrogacy practice, provide education on legal requirements across different jurisdictions, advocate for clear and fair legislation, and offer resources to help professionals navigate complex situations. Our code of ethics ensures all parties—intended parents, surrogates, and donor-conceived individuals—are treated with dignity and respect.
Yes, we offer several membership tiers: Full Membership for qualified practitioners, Associate Membership for those in training or adjacent fields, Organisational Membership for clinics and agencies, and Student Membership for those currently studying relevant qualifications. Each category provides appropriate access to resources.
Members can contribute by joining our committees (Ethics, Education, Research, or Policy), presenting at our annual conference, writing for our journal, mentoring emerging professionals, or participating in working groups on specific issues. We also welcome members who want to represent ANZAFSP at external consultations and advocacy efforts.
