Today is bittersweet as we bid farewell to two long-standing AJFN Board Directors, Dr Lesley Andrews and Lara Garfinkel, and welcome Kate Samowitz as AJFN Board Director. Dr Lesley Andrews Lesley’s invaluable expertise in medicine and genetics has been pivotal in shaping AJFN’s support services, enabling us to meet the unique needs of every family we ..read more

By AJN Staff June 17, 2024 Miscarriage is a heartbreaking reality that impacts many families in the Australian Jewish community. According to the Australian Miscarriage Association, miscarriages occur in at least 15 per cent of confirmed pregnancies. The actual miscarriage rate is likely to be much higher, estimated to be around 1 in 4 pregnancies, with around 285 miscarriages occurring every day in Australia, according to the Australian Miscarriage Association. Until now, there has been no dedicated support within the Jewish community for those experiencing miscarriage and pregnancy loss. The ..read more

Posted: 6 June 2024 By RUBY KRANER-TUCCI The Jewish Independent This is the first instalment of a six-part series,  Be Fruitful: Fertility Journeys in Modern Jewish Lives, which explores the complex and sometimes taboo journey to parenthood in the Jewish community – from foster care and surrogacy to kosher IVF and early pregnancy loss. Lauren Placks thought it would be easy to start a family. She married at 24 and prepared to have her first child soon after. “I felt that when I wanted to have a child, it should happen quite easily. We were surprised that when we did start to try, we ..read more

Australian Jewish Fertility Network to launch in Melbourne While many people struggling with their fertility feel alone, they are not – as 1 in 6 Australian couples experience infertility. The fertility journey can be difficult. Some are fortunate to become pregnant right away and carry to term; for others it can take years, if it happens at all. Having personally suffered miscarriages and undergone cycles of IVF treatments, I am deeply aware of the pain that is often carried silently. It is a pain of deep yearning and grief, but can also be physical from the side effects of fertility treatmen ..read more

“There is nothing greater than helping people realise their dreams of building a family – with all the darkness in the Jewish world …” says Justine Saidman. It’s been a long time coming but the Melbourne office of the Australian Jewish Fertility Network (AJFN) was launched recently. Established in Sydney by Shterny Dadon 17 years ago as a small grassroots organisation with community members coming together to fund one family’s IVF journey, it has grown into an organisation supporting 85 Jewish families on their fertility journeys. As enquiries from Melbourne’s Jewish community have grown signi ..read more

City Fertility is proud to collaborate with the Australian Jewish Fertility Network to support your journey towards building a family. Established in 2003, City Fertility has grown into one of Australia’s leading IVF and fertility service groups, with 16 IVF clinics and state-of-the-art laboratories, over 60 highly skilled fertility specialists, and 70 consulting rooms conveniently located across Australia. City Fertility’s commitment is to offer the latest in fertility treatment, utilising state-of-the-art technology and unparalleled clinical expertise, all while providing a persona ..read more

Australian Jewish Fertility Network (AJFN) Launches Miscarriage and Loss Support Program Miscarriage is a heartbreaking reality that impacts many families in the Australian Jewish community. According to the Australian Miscarriage Association, miscarriages occur in at least 15% of confirmed pregnancies. The actual miscarriage rate is likely to be much higher, estimated to be around 1 in 4 pregnancies, with around *285 miscarriages occurring every day in Australia. Until now, there has been no dedicated support for those in our community experiencing miscarriage and pregnancy loss. AJFN has lau ..read more

One in six families in our community struggle with the heartache of infertility. AJFN’s financial, emotional, and spiritual support is more than just support; it is a lifeline. Together, we can give these families hope and the chance to create a life and a lifetime of treasured memories. Join us for an inspirational and emotion-filled evening featuring Kerry Gonski (AJFN Chair) in conversation with Dr Daniel Lantsberg (Melbourne IVF) and an exclusive viewing of the world’s first AJFN documentary, One in Six, the complete, untold story of Janine & Shimon’s raw ..read more

We are thrilled to present our 2023 Impact Report, a reflection of the incredible strides we have taken together in advancing our mission for positive change in Australian Jewish Fertility Support. This report is a testament to the collective impact of our dedicated team, generous donors, and passionate volunteers who have tirelessly worked towards helping us continue our goal of no Jewish Australian ever being alone on their fertility journey. Click here to read the report The post 2023 Impact Report appeared first on Australian Jewish Fertility Network AJFN ..read more

Let’s Talk About Miscarriage – AJFN Webinar Miscarriage is the most common pregnancy complication. One woman in Australia suffers a miscarriage every five minutes. This suffering is usually done silently. Please join AJFN for another not-to-be-missed webinar where we will be talking all about miscarriage and unpacking the unspoken dimensions of pregnancy loss with evidence, empathy and shared experiences. Please register at https://events.humanitix.com/let-s-talk-about-miscarriage  This is a free webinar. Access link will be delivered via email one day prior to th ..read more