Getting started – find a fertility clinic
Choosing a clinic
Fertility treatment is physically and emotionally demanding, and depending on your needs it can be expensive, so it is important to find a clinic and doctor that’s right for you. You can ask your GP for advice about choosing a fertility specialist, but you can also do your own research before committing to a doctor and clinic.
Clinics vary a lot. There are many types of clinics that operate in different ways. For example, some clinics are set up to cater specifically for same-sex couples, so they may be more equipped for donor egg or sperm treatment and surrogacy. There are also low-cost clinics that offer limited treatments for people with a capped budget. If you want to choose one of these clinics, ask whether they offer treatments that will meet your medical needs and level of complexity. A list of registered fertility clinics can be found here.
Doctors work in different ways. As with any medical treatment, it’s important to find a doctor who makes you feel comfortable. Fertility treatment is complex, so try to find a doctor who explains things well and who listens to you, so you feel truly informed. Before committing to a doctor, you may want to ask if they will be doing all your consultations and procedures such as egg pick-up procedures and embryo transfers. At some clinics there may be a roster of doctors for procedures, so you may see another doctor from time to time.
Qualifications vary. You will likely find different types of doctors at various clinics. For example, some clinics employ GPs to do initial consultations with you before you see a qualified fertility specialist. At other clinics you will only see a qualified fertility specialist. Most fertility specialists are gynaecologists and obstetricians who have done extra training in assisted reproductive treatment. Some will have done the CREI (Certificate in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility) and some have special areas of interest. For example, if you are a man with a fertility problem, you may want to visit a clinic with access to an andrologist (male reproductive health specialist). You can check a health professional’s registration and additional qualifications on the AHPRA website.
Accredited fertility clinics
Clinics providing fertility treatment in Victoria are required to be registered under the Assisted Reproductive Treatment Act 2008. Clinics must apply to VARTA to become a registered ART provider and must hold current accreditation from the Reproductive Technology Accreditation Committee (RTAC) of the Fertility Society of Australia (FSA).
You can find a list of accredited Victorian clinics below:
| Provider | Contact details | Site |
| Adora Fertility Melbourne |
Ph: (03) 9109 1800 |
Greensborough - 9-13 Flintoff Street, Greensborough, VIC 3088 RTAC licence valid until: 31 December 2024 |
| Ballarat IVF |
Ph: (03) 5339 8200 |
1105 Howitt Street, Wendouree, VIC 3355 RTAC licence valid until: 31 March 2025 |
| City Babies |
Ph: (03) 9427 7377 |
17 Erin Street, Richmond, VIC 3121 RTAC licence valid until: 31 October 2023 |
| City Fertility Centre |
Ph: 1300 781 483 |
Ground floor, 493 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004 RTAC licence valid until: 31 May 2024 Level 1, Suite 1, 240 Plenty Road, Uni Hill, Bundoora, VIC 3038 RTAC licence valid until: 31 May 2024 33 - 37 Duerdin Street, Notting Hill, VIC 3168 RTAC licence valid until: 31 May 2024 |
| Create Fertility |
Ph: (03) 9873 6789 |
359 Blackburn Road, Mount Waverley, VIC 3149 RTAC licence valid until: 30 September 2023 |
| Genea Melbourne |
Ph: (03) 9977 7400 |
Heidelberg - Level 7, 10 Martin Street, Heidelberg, VIC 3048 RTAC licence valid until: 31 July 2024 |
| Life Fertility |
Ph: (03) 9123 8200 |
11 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, VIC 3065 RTAC licence valid until: 31 March 2025 |
| Melbourne IVF |
Ph: 1800 111 483 |
244 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, VIC 3002 RTAC licence valid until: 30 April 2024 |
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Reproductive Services |
Ph: (03) 8345 2000 |
The Women’s Hospital, Cnr Grattan St and Flemington Road, Parkville, VIC 3052 RTAC licence valid until: 31 October 2023 |
| Monash IVF |
Ph: 1800 628 533 (toll free) |
Level 1, 510 Church Street, Cremorne, VIC 3121 RTAC licence valid until: 30 April 2024 Monash Surgical Private Hospital, Suite 1 252-256 Clayton Road, Clayton, VIC 3168 RTAC licence valid until: 30 April 2024 Sunshine Private Ground Floor, Suite 1, 147 Furlong Road, St Albans, VIC 3021 RTAC licence valid until: 30 April 2024 Geelong Private Medical Centre, Level 2, 73-79 Little Ryrie Street, Geelong, VIC 3220 RTAC licence valid until: 30 April 2024 Bendigo Day Surgery, 1 Chum Street, Bendigo, VIC 3550 RTAC licence valid until: 30 April 2024 Central Gippsland Health Service, 155 Guthridge Parade, Sale, VIC 3850 RTAC licence valid until: 30 April 2024 190-192 Ontario Avenue, Mildura, VIC 3500 RTAC licence valid until: 30 April 2024 Epworth Hospital Hawthorn, 50 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn, VIC 3122 RTAC licence valid until: 30 April 2024 |
| Newlife IVF |
Ph: (03) 8080 8933 |
Suite 3, Ground Floor 116–118 Thames Street, Box Hill North, VIC 3129 RTAC licence valid until: 30 September 2024 |
| Number 1 Fertility |
Ph: (03) 9421 1511 |
Level 2, 120 Jolimont Road, East Melbourne, VIC 3002 RTAC licence valid until: 14 June 2025 The following special conditions are imposed on No.1 Fertility's registration:
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Thrive Fertility |
Ph: (03) 9214 3896 |
Floor 2, Northern Private Hospital, 12 Osburn Place, Epping, VIC 3076 RTAC licence valid until: 31 July 2024 |
*Previously Primary IVF