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Surrogacy Australia Conversations

Anna McKie
Surrogacy Australia
Surrogacy
Australia
Brisbane, Australia
In Vitro Fertilization
Canada
IVF
Sydney, Australia
Counseling
Mental Health
Adelaide, Australia
SAS (surrogacy Australia Support Service)
Australian Law Reform Commission
Surrogacy Village
Cairns, Australia
Canberra, Australia
GP (general Practitioner)
Deb
Rachel
Hannah

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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Alannah and husband Jayden from regional Victoria, became parents to their daughter (Phoenix) in December 2022. Phoenix was carried by surrogate Tara, Alannah's best friend, and was also created using donor eggs from Alannah's sister, Angela. It was ... more

The current process is the surrogate, and her partner if she has one, goes down on the first birth certificate as birth parent(s). The reason for this is so the parentage can be transferred from her to the IPs, the Intended Parents who are now parent... more

Aaron and Jake from Adelaide became parents to baby boy Xavier in December 2019 when their surrogate, and now life long friend, Amber, birthed as a Traditional Surrogate (her egg). Aaron is passionate about sharing their journey as 2 dads, supporting... more

Marlena and her wife, Merrin, live in Newcastle with their 2 young sons and she birthed little boy, Ezra, as a surrogate in August 2025. She met her IPs (Intended Parents) Jamie and Kody through our Surrogacy Australia Monthly Zoom Catch Ups, of whic... more

This series of episodes springs from my work with SASS (Surrogacy Australia’s Support Service). When Intended Parents (IPs) have completed their profile and are in the pool of IPs waiting to connect with a surrogate, I do monthly check-ins to make su... more

Kody and his husband Jamie from Melbourne, became dads to their son Ezra in August 2025. Their surrogate, Marlena, lives with her wife and two sons in Newcastle. Their team connected through our Surrogacy Australia Monthly Zoom Catch Ups - so surroga... more

Felicity from Canberra became mum to Jackson in June 2017 and then Harper in April 2020. They were carried by their now life long friend Kristy via gestational surrogacy arrangements in the USA. Felicity suffered from infertility, miscarriage and the... more

Hear from Dr Glenn Sterling (IVF Specialist and founder of Life Fertility) when he was co-host on our webinar series.

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Recent Guests

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

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

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128. It takes a village to make a child in surrogacy
Q: How long did it take from the initial conversation to the first pregnancy attempts?
It began with a public post in July 2019, followed by formal offer discussions in December 2019, and then a gradual, trust-building process that lasted many months before any concrete steps.
136. $120,000 and 4 years
Q: Do IPs have to be Australian citizens to pursue surrogacy in Australia, and what about egg donors or surrogates' citizenship?
Citizenship is generally not a strict requirement for IPs; in Will's case, permanent residency followed by citizenship was the path, and there are state-specific considerations for surrogate citizenship, with South Australia being more restrictive.
136. $120,000 and 4 years
Q: Are healthy females eligible to become IP parents, and what medical or legal qualifiers exist in Australia?
The host explains that eligibility typically requires a medical reason for surrogacy and a fertility specialist's declaration of eligibility; simply not wanting to be pregnant is not sufficient for Australian surrogacy, though overseas surrogacy may have different rules.
137. Cherish your current life
Q: What was the birth experience like and how did breastfeeding fit into the story?
The birth was a profound moment of release and emotion; Anna breastfed Amelia, which helped bonding while continuing a close relationship between families.
137. Cherish your current life
Q: What were some of the biggest challenges or turning points in the process?
Initial matching took time due to health considerations and possible donor scenarios; there were health setbacks and a strategic shift to seeking a Canadian-based altruistic route before finalizing a local arrangement.

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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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