Finding out you are a donor conceived person

Part of the Donor conception information register topic

If you are donor conceived, over 16 and have applied for a Queensland birth certificate, you will receive an addendum with your certificate.

Getting an addendum means there is information about your birth in the donor conception information register. The register is for Queensland donor conception procedures where a child was born.

Being donor conceived means you were conceived using donated sperm, eggs or embryos.

This might be the first time you learn that you are donor conceived.

You can apply for information from the register. The register may help you learn more about:

• the donor
• your genetic background
• the number of donor conceived siblings you have.

Specialist counselling services

There is no right or wrong way to feel if you receive this information.

You can find information about specialist counselling and peer support to support you through the process. This includes groups of people with lived experience.

See Support services for donor conception.

Personal stories of donor conceived people

Watch these videos to hear people’s stories:

• What are the rights of a donor conceived child?
• The reality of donor conception
• Experiences of donor conception: Louise
• Experiences of donor conception: Ross

Do I need to do anything now?

You do not need to take any action.

You can take time to think about what this information means for you.

Some people choose to apply for information straight away. Some wait until they feel ready. Others decide that they do not want to apply.

You may be interested in

• Apply to access the donor conception information register
• Understanding the donor conception information register
• What to expect when accessing donor conception records and making contact
• Support services for donor conception