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Surrogacy Australia Conversations

Anna McKie
Surrogacy
Surrogacy Australia
Australia
Altruistic Surrogacy
IVF
Brisbane, Australia
Sydney, Australia
Canberra, Australia
Australian Law Reform Commission
Intended Parents
In Vitro Fertilization
SAS
Canada
Brisbane
Parentage Order
Birth Story Narrative
Egg Donation
Counseling
Mental Health
Adelaide, Australia

Join Anna McKie in conversation with surrogates and parents who have navigated Australian altruistic surrogacy. Anna is a gestational surrogate, high school Math teacher and surrogacy educator working with Surrogacy Australia and running SASS (Surrogacy Australia’s Support Service). These conversations were recorded as part of the free webinar series run by Surrogacy Australia. Dates and registrat... more

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3 Counsellors guide us through what to expect for Intended Parents and Surrogates when planning for birth as a surrogacy team.

If you’d like to arrange your own session with Narelle, Ellie or Elise, you can find them on their website, Lotus Health ... more

These steps assume you have found a surrogate. If you haven’t found a surrogate, and want to hear more about that, join me in a regular, free, Wednesday night webinar. Your options are finding a known surrogate, by telling family and friends about yo... more

Surrogacy Legal issues with lawyer Kate Cherry.

Kate has a passion for family law, having worked almost exclusively in the area since entering the legal profession in 2000 and thereafter to the High Court of Australia.

If you’d like to arrange your... more

Sarah and her partner Matthew, from Canberra, became parents to their daughter (Summer) in November 2022. Summer was carried by Kathryn, who was a friend of a friend, and was also created using the eggs from Sarah's sister. It was a very long journey... more

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Kate Cherry
Lawyer; Cherry Family Law Brisbane
Cherry Family Law
Episode: 158. Lawyer - Kate Cherry
Felicity "Flick"
Mum through surrogacy, long-time member of Australian surrogacy community
Surrogacy Australia (SAS participant)
Episode: 149. A surrogate can’t find you if she can’t see you.
Glenn Sterling
Fertility specialist; gynecologist and laparoscopic surgeon; founder/director of Life Fertility Clinic
Life Fertility Clinic (Brisbane)
Episode: 148. You need to be different to make a difference
Narelle Dickinson
Leading psychologist in the field of surrogacy
Brisbane, conducts video sessions across Australia
Episode: 140. How to find a surrogate
Monica Blizzard
Lawyer, KHQ Lawyers Family and Relationship Law team
KHQ Lawyers
Episode: 127. Surrogacy Legal issues with lawyer Monica Blizzard
Katrina Hale
Psychologist and infertility counsellor
katrinahalesychology.com.au
Episode: 113. How to tell your child their birth story

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Anna McKie
Host of Surrogacy Australia Conversations; facilitator of discussions; surrogacy educator.

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158. Lawyer - Kate Cherry
Q: When should IPs see a lawyer and what should an initial surrogacy agreement cover?
As soon as you have a surrogate in mind and certainly after finding one, consult a lawyer who specializes in surrogacy to outline pre-surrogacy counselling, the legal prerequisites, and what the agreement should cover, including relinquishment counselling requirements and post-birth steps.
156. I slept like a surrogate whose job was done!
Q: You talk about having felt called to be a surrogate. Can you take us back to the beginning and explain what motivated you to consider this.
I had a sense from early on that I had the capacity to carry a baby and I wanted to help another family grow. Hearing about the possibility from my egg donor and later recognizing the responsibility tied to that motivation helped me move from thinking about it to committing to the process with my husband and kids.
123. I will never be a surrogate again - I obviously lied
Q: What are the benefits of gestational surrogacy versus traditional surrogacies?
Em explains that the main difference revolves around genetic relation; in many cases there may be no significant advantage to one approach over the other, and the choice often depends on medical factors and personal preferences, with gestational surrogacy often preferred when genetic linkage is not desired.
120. It felt like I was coming home to myself again
Q: How many embryos did you create and what was the outcome of testing?
Seven embryos were created; four were tested, three came back normal, and Micaela became pregnant on the first round.
119. I feel unimportant - we gave up our life for this
Q: Take us back to the beginning—why did you want to become a surrogate in the first place and how did you find the IPs?
Natalie explains a long consideration of becoming a surrogate, influenced by a desire to help others and a personal connection with the IPs; she encountered them through a Facebook post and a family connection, which facilitated a trusted match.

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The show centers on Australian altruistic surrogacy, featuring candid conversations with intended parents, surrogates, egg donors, and clinical professionals. Episodes frequently explore real-world journeys—including matchmaking, legal steps, counseling, cross-border considerations, and post-birth relationships—and blend practical guidance with intimate, human stories. A recurring strength is the community-centric approach: building a supportive “village” around families, prioritizing open communication, boundaries, and long-term connections between IPs, surrogates, and donors. The format often threads clinical insight from fertility experts with first-hand experiences, emphasizing education, consent, and ethical considerations while offeri... more

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2. Felicity "Flick"
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