The Family Village Blog

At The Family Village, our blog is here to inform, support and empower you on your family-building journey. Whether you’re just starting to explore fertility options or already navigating surrogacy, donor conception or IVF, our articles are designed to answer early questions, clarify the legal landscape, and keep you up to date on important news and changes in the law.

You’ll find a range of resources covering key topics like:

  • Surrogacy
  • Donor conception
  • IVF processes
  • Fertility and family law
  • Law reform and current events

Our aim is simple: to provide clear, compassionate guidance that helps you feel more confident and supported, no matter where you are on your path to parenthood.

Most blog articles are written by Katie, with occasional contributions from our incredible resident surrogate, Sally. Their combined voices bring both legal expertise and firsthand experience—ensuring you get a well-rounded, real-world perspective on everything we discuss.

Have a question or a topic you’d like us to write about? We’re always open to suggestions! Reach out and let us know what you’d love to learn more about—we’re here to help.

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Latests blogs:

Why Fertility Education Matters
Egg Preservation
Definition of Infertility in Surrogacy Laws
ALRC Review of Australian Surrogacy Laws

All blogs:

Why Fertility Education Matters
Egg Preservation
Definition of Infertility in Surrogacy Laws
ALRC Review of Australian Surrogacy Laws
IVF and Surrogacy (medicare rebates) blog cover
Legal Advice on Posthumous Conception blog cover
Freezing and Transfers of Embryos, Import and Export of Gametes
Parentage Disputes Arising from IVF
Surrogacy Information Precedent Package
Parentage and Parentage Orders
Surrogacy Arrangements
Legal Advice for Surrogates
Legal Advice on Surrogacy Arrangements
Intended Parents
Donor Agreement
Donor Information Access
Receipents of Donor Gametes
Donor Agreements
IntraFamily Adoption in New South Wales
IntraFamily Adoption in Queensland
Adoption Generally in New South Wales
Adoption in Queensland
Adoption Generally
High Court of Australia
Passport Application for Vinnie
Donor conception
Post Surrogacy Birth
Surrogacy Journey Map
Donor Agreement
Donor Registry
Surrogacy in Australia
IVF Embryo