Donor conception
Donor linking services help people make contact when they are ready, with counselling to prepare both sides for what contact may involve. Some states provide formal support services. DNA testing companies also increasingly connect people outside official channels, which is why early honesty with children is encouraged.
Also known as: contact between donor and child, linking service
Related Australia guides
Sources
- Victorian Department of Health (health.vic.gov.au)
- NHMRC Ethical guidelines on the use of assisted reproductive technology in clinical practice and research (nhmrc.gov.au)
Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.