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DONOR INFORMATION TALKS IN VIC
Monash IVF have been holding information
nights for a while now for people considering the use of donor
gametes, or who wish to donate. The counselors speak about
the issues that will face donors and recipients, and also
the differences in legislation, plus many other important
issues. A few of our members have spoken at these nights,
to give a patient perspective, which has been the most popular
aspect of the night. However, as there only seems to be 3
of us who talk, and the seminars run all year, we are hoping
to recruit more members to speak.
The nights are held at Richmond and Clayton,
with roughly 20 people attending. It may be a bit scary the
first time you speak, but the patient's find it invaluable,
and long to hear how to cope with these matters. So if you
think that you may be able to help us out or would like a
bit more information, please contact DCSG on (02) 9793 9335.
ITA VOLUNTARY REGISTER
Click here
for more information on this site or go to the ITA web site
at: http://www.ita.org.au
On Wednesday, 16th April,
2003, the Infertility Treatment Authority officially launched
a promotion campaign for the Voluntary Registers in Victoria.
The ITA have sent us a number of brochures
explaining how the voluntary registers work, and also brochures
regarding the rights and responsibilities of both recipients
and donors. They have also revised their website to include
the guidelines and application forms for the voluntary registers.
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scheduled for the upcoming months in NSW, VIC and SA.
If you are interested in attending, please contact your
state member or the DCSG direct on (02) 9793 9335. New
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| NSW NEWS
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Syndey social
Come and meet one of our
WA members who is visiting for the weekend.
Where: Maroubra Beach, Children's
playground, Marine Parade, Maroubra
Time : 11.00 am.
Date: Sunday, 15th August 2004
RSVP: Leonie: 0425 204 747
If it is raining or very cold
and windy, we will meet in the Pavilion Cafe
right next to the playground.
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DCSG Will be hosting a series of seminars in 2004
"Beyond
Conception"
14th August 2004 1.30pm
How do we get information
to help us answer our children’s questions?
We will be able to talk to parents
who have a variety of experiences ranging from
getting the basic information about their donor
to actually meeting with them.
Seminars
will be held at the North Ryde Community Centre,
4 Cutler Pde. North Ryde.
All seminars are $5.00 for DCSG
members and $10.00 for non-members.
Please RSVP one week before the
seminar date as seats are very limited due to
venue size.
Call Caroline
9624 5110 or email cplorbach01@optusnet.com.au
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SOCIALS:
VIC social
When: Sunday 15th August, 2004
Time: Around 11.30 for lunch - BYO lunch stuff or meat for the BBQ
Venue: DCSG members' home - contact
DCSG direct for details.
CONSUMER ADVOCACY INFO
Last year the ITA ran a
symposium called 'The Missing Link - Private
Rights and Public Interest in Donor Treatment
Procedures Setting the scene - What we have
and what we know'
If you are interested in reading
the outcome of the proceedings, please visit
the ITA website (www.ita.org.au)
where you can download the information.
A topic raised at the symposium
was 'Reproductive Technology and adoption laws
- have your say'. The Victorian Law Reform Commission
has released a consultation paper and is currently
preparing an options paper.
You can make a submission to the
Law Reform Commission. Information on the options
paper is available online at http://www.lawreform.vic.gov.au
or by calling the commission on 02 8619 8619
or 1300 666 555.
So please put all these
dates in you diaries so you know in advance
when and where it’s all happening. Our
socials are always very relaxed and fun and
good friendships and support networks are forged
this way. Let’s do it for our kids! |
| SA NEWS |
| Some
of you may not be aware that SA has a small
library of books, videos and articles for use
of SA members.
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