UPDATE AS AT 17.12.2021 | 09:00 am
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR VIC PATIENTS
Guidelines for patients/partners entering VIC clinics, consult rooms & day hospitals:
All patients and vaccinated partners must:
- Check-in using VIC Health App and have a RAT test
- Complete the Health Check Screening Form & Temperature check.
Unvaccinated partners – (If semen preparation-scheduled appointment)
- RAT test all patients and partners attending clinic.
Examples of required COVID-19 PCR testing:
- In some instances, patient/partners will need up to 3-4 separate COVID Tests per cycle
- Symptomatic patients and partners (even if vaccinated) to have COVID-19 PCR test.
- All patients and partners entering the clinic require a RAT. Patients attending hospital for EPU or FET require a PCR test and negative result.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR QLD & NSW PATIENTS
Guidelines for patients/partners entering QLD and NSW clinics, consult rooms & procedure centres/day hospitals:
Masks are mandated for QLD from 1am 18.12.21. All patients must wear a mask when entering the clinic
Vaccinated patients and vaccinated partners must:
- Check-in using QLD/NSW Health App & show evidence of vaccination certificate
- Complete the Health Check Screening Form & Temperature check.
Unvaccinated partners – (If semen preparation-scheduled appointment)
- Unvaccinated partners providing a semen sample for analysis /or on the day of egg collection, are required to obtain a negative result PCR test up 48hrs to 72 hrs prior to appointment.
- Unvaccinated partners must provide evidence of a negative result by emailing details to the clinic before arriving at the clinic for appointment.
- Complete Health Check Screening Questionnaire & Temperature check.
- Unvaccinated partners must wear a mask when entering the clinic (regardless of negative PCR test result).
Unvaccinated partner attending appointments: (Nurse interview, drug teach, onsite doctor consults)
- QLD patients – Unvaccinated partners/or visitors under the QLD health guidelines are Not Permitted to enter a hospital setting, this will be applicable to our Procedure Centres and Fertility clinics.
- NSW patients – Unvaccinated partners/or visitors under the City Fertility guidelines are Not Permitted to enter a hospital setting, this will be applicable to our Day Hospital and Fertility clinics.
Unvaccinated patients – QLD/NSW residents must:
- Obtain a PCR COVID test 48hrs to 72 hrs prior to scheduled appointment.
- Provide evidence of a negative result by emailing details to the clinic before arriving at the clinic for appointment.
- Wear a mask when entering the clinic (regardless of negative PCR test result).
- Patients must check-in using QLD/NSW Health App
- Complete Health Check Screening Questionnaire & Temperature Check
Patients coming from overseas/interstate patients MUST comply with all Government border entry conditions plus:
Overseas patients
- Patients coming from overseas MUST comply with all state health entry/quarantine conditions
Interstate patients
- Vaccinated – same as vaccinated
- Unvaccinated – Same as unvaccinated – must have a negative PCR test prior to entering clinic for appointment.
Examples of required COVID-19 PCR testing:
- In some instances, patient/partners will need up to 3-4 separate COVID Tests per cycle
- Symptomatic patients and partners (even if vaccinated) to have COVID-19 PCR test.
- Unvaccinated patient for onsite Doctors Consults (enquire if telehealth is an option for unvaccinated partner)
- Unvaccinated patient only to attend Drug Collection
- Unvaccinated patient attending EPU
- Unvaccinated partner providing semen sample.
- Unvaccinated patient only to attend Embryo Transfer (unvaccinated partner will not be allowed entry).
We thank you for your patience and understanding and encourage you to get in touch with us should you have any questions or would like any further information. Please contact our friendly staff on 1800 985 838.
We will continue to monitor all new updates and keep you informed.
What does self-isolation mean?
After testing, it is advisable to stay isolated in your home away from others including having no visitors to your home, other than household members, until you go for your surgery or procedure. This will reduce your risk of getting COVID-19 after testing.
Isolation before surgery involves the following for donors/carers:
- It is important you remain at your place of residence/home.
- DO NOT leave except to seek medical help or in an emergency.
- DO NOT go to work, school or public areas and DO NOT use public transport/taxi/Uber.
- DO NOT allow other people into your place of residence if they do not live there.
- Avoid sharing household items. Please DO NOT share dishes, drinking glasses, cups, utensils, towels, bedding or other items with any people in your home. After using these items, you should wash them thoroughly with hot water and detergent.
- Wash your hands often and thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. You can use alcohol-based hand sanitiser if soap and water is not available and your hands are not visibly dirty. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- STAY 1.5m from others in your home.
- Members of the household MUST follow Stage 3 guidelines.
- You WILL need to isolate until you come in for your surgery.
- If you become unwell, with a fever OR respiratory symptoms (cough, sore throat, shortness of breath), please visit your GP or Emergency Department, and notify your Sperm Donors Australia Clinician.
For further guidance or if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your clinic directly or call our friendly staff on 1800 985 838.
What safety measures do we have in place to meet current COVID-19 requirements?
The safety and well-being of our donors and staff continue to be our main priority and we have and continue to take appropriate measures to address this. Sperm Donors Australia’s protocols in place to mitigate unnecessary risk include (and are not limited to):
- All donors and essential support persons are required to wear masks and register using our COVID-Pass QR code on entering the clinic or hospital;
- All staff, donors and visitors are screened and have temperature monitoring prior to entering clinics;
- All staff, donors and visitors to the clinics are required to use hand sanitiser on entering the clinic, and staff – before and after contact with patients;
- All staff in public and patient-facing areas are required to wear masks;
- The implementation of social distancing measures wherever possible, except when carrying out essential medical procedures;
- Ensuring staff maintain high-infection control protocols including the thorough daily cleaning of all high-touch areas with high-grade disinfectant, including reception surfaces, door handles, and treatment areas.
Please be aware that there may be restrictions imposed on partners or support persons attending procedures in our clinics. This is to comply with the COVID-19 safe workplace requirements. We encourage you to contact your clinic for further guidance.
Sperm Donors Australia is advising anyone who falls into the following categories, to delay their treatment at Sperm Donors Australia for 14 days, if:
- you have any active flu-like symptoms;
- you have had direct contact with proven COVID-19 case or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 14 days;
- if you are self-isolating or being tested for COVID-19.
If you think at any time that you may have been exposed to COVID-19, please phone your clinic who will help you make the necessary changes to your treatment
What can we help with over the phone?
Whether you are a new or continuing patient there are a number of matters we can assist you with over the phone or online including (but not limited to):
- New donor consultations: discussing current medical situations, taking medical history and fertility history, discussing potential treatment options etc.
- Counselling sessions: our counsellors are able to offer remote consultations. A variety of appointment days and times are available including after hours (subject to individual counsellor availability).
- Medication education: advice, education, demonstrations and coaching.
- Nurse guidance: Pre-treatment advice, individualised advice and education of treatment prescribed by the fertility specialist, advice and support during the treatment and post-treatment phase including phone call, text message and email.
- Reviews: existing patient cycle review with an embryologist.
Get tested
If you have any symptoms at all, get tested immediately and quarantine at home until you receive a negative result.
For more information, please visit the New South Wales Government’s Department of Health website and Victorian Government’s Department of Health website
We thank you for your patience and understanding and encourage you to get in touch with us should you have any questions or would like any further information. Please contact our friendly staff on 1800 985 838.
We will continue to monitor all new updates and keep you informed.
UPDATE AS AT 26.08.2021 | 12:00 pm
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR NSW AND VIC DONORS
We would like to reassure you that all of our VIC and NSW donors can commence or continue treatment at Sperm Donors Australia. Please wear a face mask and register using our COVID-Pass QR code on entering the clinic or hospital.
Sperm Donors Australia is advising all donors who are undergoing a procedure in our clinics and/or hospitals that they will be required to undertake pre-operative COVID-19 testing at least 48 hours in NSW and 72 hours in VIC prior to their admission date.
Donors must self-isolate within their household immediately after they have had their COVID-19 test until their admission to the hospital or our clinics. Your procedure may be cancelled if you do not comply with this requirement. Procedures cannot be undertaken without a confirmed COVID-19 negative test.
For patients travelling interstate for treatment, please contact your clinic directly for further information on how the current COVID-19 restrictions might affect you.
To our Victorian donors, please be aware this will be applicable from Mon 30th August 2021.
UPDATE AS AT 20.08.2021 9:00 am
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR NSW DONORS
Due to the recent announcements made by the NSW Government regarding the lockdown, we would like to reassure you that all of our NSW donors can commence or continue the donation process with us. Please wear a face mask and check-in on entering the clinic or hospital.
For donors travelling interstate, please contact your clinic directly for further information on how the current COVID-19 restrictions might affect you.
For further guidance or if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your clinic directly or call our friendly staff on 1800 985 838.
What safety measures do we have in place to meet current COVID-19 requirements?
The safety and well-being of our donors and staff continue to be our main priority and we have and continue to take appropriate measures to address this. Sperm Donors Australia’s protocols in place to mitigate unnecessary risk include (and are not limited to):
- All donors, patients and essential support persons are required to wear masks and register using our COVID-Pass QR code on entering the clinic or hospital;
- All staff, donors, patients and visitors are screened and have temperature monitoring prior to entering clinics;
- All staff, donors, patients and visitors to the clinics are required to use hand sanitiser on entering the clinic, and staff – before and after contact with patients;
- All staff in public and patient-facing areas are required to wear masks;
- The implementation of social distancing measures wherever possible, except when carrying out essential medical procedures;
- Ensuring staff maintain high-infection control protocols including the thorough daily cleaning of all high-touch areas with high-grade disinfectant, including reception surfaces, door handles, and treatment areas.
Please be aware that there may be restrictions imposed on partners or support persons coming to our clinics. This is to comply with the COVID-19 safe workplace requirements. We encourage you to contact your clinic for further guidance.
Sperm Donors Australia is advising anyone who falls into the following categories, to delay their appointments for 14 days, if:
- you have any active flu-like symptoms;
- you have had direct contact with proven COVID-19 case or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 14 days;
- if you are self-isolating or being tested for COVID-19.
If you think at any time that you may have been exposed to COVID-19, please phone your clinic who will help you make the necessary changes to your donation process.
Get tested
If you have any symptoms at all, get tested immediately and quarantine at home until you receive a negative result.
For more information, please visit the New South Wales Health website.
We thank you for your patience and understanding and encourage you to get in touch with us should you have any questions or would like any further information. Please contact our friendly staff on 1800 985 838.
We will continue to monitor all new updates and keep you informed.
UPDATE AS AT 12.08.2021 9:00 am
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR VIC DONORS
Due to the recent announcements made by the VIC Government regarding the lockdown, we would like to reassure you that all of our VIC donors can commence or continue the donation process with us. Please wear a face mask and check-in on entering the clinic or hospital.
For donors travelling interstate, please contact your clinic directly for further information on how the current COVID-19 restrictions might affect you.
For further guidance or if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your clinic directly or call our friendly staff on 1800 985 838.
What safety measures do we have in place to meet current COVID-19 requirements?
The safety and well-being of our donors and staff continue to be our main priority and we have and continue to take appropriate measures to address this. Sperm Donors Australia’s protocols in place to mitigate unnecessary risk include (and are not limited to):
- All donors, patients and essential support persons are required to wear masks and register using our COVID-Pass QR code on entering the clinic or hospital;
- All staff, donors, patients and visitors are screened and have temperature monitoring prior to entering clinics;
- All staff, donors, patients and visitors to the clinics are required to use hand sanitiser on entering the clinic, and staff – before and after contact with patients;
- All staff in public and patient-facing areas are required to wear masks;
- The implementation of social distancing measures wherever possible, except when carrying out essential medical procedures;
- Ensuring staff maintain high-infection control protocols including the thorough daily cleaning of all high-touch areas with high-grade disinfectant, including reception surfaces, door handles, and treatment areas.
Please be aware that there may be restrictions imposed on partners or support persons coming to our clinics. This is to comply with the COVID-19 safe workplace requirements. We encourage you to contact your clinic for further guidance.
Sperm Donors Australia is advising anyone who falls into the following categories, to delay their appointments for 14 days, if:
- you have any active flu-like symptoms;
- you have had direct contact with proven COVID-19 case or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 14 days;
- if you are self-isolating or being tested for COVID-19.
If you think at any time that you may have been exposed to COVID-19, please phone your clinic who will help you make the necessary changes to your donation process.
Get tested
If you have any symptoms at all, get tested immediately and quarantine at home until you receive a negative result.
For more information, please visit the Victoria Health website.
We thank you for your patience and understanding and encourage you to get in touch with us should you have any questions or would like any further information. Please contact our friendly staff on 1800 985 838.
We will continue to monitor all new updates and keep you informed.
UPDATE AS AT 31.07.2021 11:00 am
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR QLD DONORS
Due to the recent announcements made by the QLD Government regarding the lockdown, we would like to reassure you that all of our QLD donors can commence or continue the donation process with us. Please wear a face mask and check-in on entering the clinic or hospital.
For donors travelling interstate, please contact your clinic directly for further information on how the current COVID-19 restrictions might affect you.
For further guidance or if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your clinic directly or call our friendly staff on 1800 985 838.
What safety measures do we have in place to meet current COVID-19 requirements?
The safety and well-being of our donors and staff continue to be our main priority and we have and continue to take appropriate measures to address this. Sperm Donors Australia’s protocols in place to mitigate unnecessary risk include (and are not limited to):
- All donors, patients and essential support persons are required to wear masks and register using our COVID-Pass QR code on entering the clinic or hospital;
- All staff, donors, patients and visitors are screened and have temperature monitoring prior to entering clinics;
- All staff, donors, patients and visitors to the clinics are required to use hand sanitiser on entering the clinic, and staff – before and after contact with patients;
- All staff in public and patient-facing areas are required to wear masks;
- The implementation of social distancing measures wherever possible, except when carrying out essential medical procedures;
- Ensuring staff maintain high-infection control protocols including the thorough daily cleaning of all high-touch areas with high-grade disinfectant, including reception surfaces, door handles, and treatment areas.
Please be aware that there may be restrictions imposed on partners or support persons coming to our clinics. This is to comply with the COVID-19 safe workplace requirements. We encourage you to contact your clinic for further guidance.
Sperm Donors Australia is advising anyone who falls into the following categories, to delay their appointments for 14 days, if:
- you have any active flu-like symptoms;
- you have had direct contact with proven COVID-19 case or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 14 days;
- if you are self-isolating or being tested for COVID-19.
If you think at any time that you may have been exposed to COVID-19, please phone your clinic who will help you make the necessary changes to your donation process.
Get tested
If you have any symptoms at all, get tested immediately and quarantine at home until you receive a negative result.
For more information, please visit the Queensland Government’s Department of Health website.
We thank you for your patience and understanding and encourage you to get in touch with us should you have any questions or would like any further information. Please contact our friendly staff on 1800 985 838.
We will continue to monitor all new updates and keep you informed.
UPDATE AS AT 16.07.2021 8 am
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR VIC PATIENTS
Due to the recent announcement made by the VIC Government Health Department, we would like to reassure you that all of our VIC patients can commence or continue treatment at Sperm Donors Australia. Please wear a face mask and register using our COVID-Pass QR code on entering the clinic or hospital.
For patients travelling interstate for treatment, please contact your clinic directly for further information on how the current COVID-19 restrictions might affect you.
For further guidance or if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your clinic directly or call our friendly staff on 1800 985 838.
What safety measures do we have in place to meet current COVID-19 requirements?
The safety and well-being of our patients and staff continue to be our main priority and we have and continue to take appropriate measures to address this. Sperm Donors Australia’s protocols in place to mitigate unnecessary risk include (and are not limited to):
- All patients and essential support persons are required to wear masks and register using our COVID-Pass QR code on entering the clinic or hospital;
- All staff, patients and visitors are screened and have temperature monitoring prior to entering clinics;
- All staff, patients and visitors to the clinics are required to use hand sanitiser on entering the clinic, and staff – before and after contact with patients;
- All staff in public and patient-facing areas are required to wear masks;
- The implementation of social distancing measures wherever possible, except when carrying out essential medical procedures;
- Ensuring staff maintain high-infection control protocols including the thorough daily cleaning of all high-touch areas with high-grade disinfectant, including reception surfaces, door handles, and treatment areas.
Please be aware that there may be restrictions imposed on partners or support persons attending procedures in our clinics. This is to comply with the COVID-19 safe workplace requirements. We encourage you to contact your clinic for further guidance.
Sperm Donors Australia is advising anyone who falls into the following categories, to delay their treatment at Sperm Donors Australia for 14 days, if:
- you have any active flu-like symptoms;
- you have had direct contact with proven COVID-19 case or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 14 days;
- if you are self-isolating or being tested for COVID-19.
If you think at any time that you may have been exposed to COVID-19, please phone your clinic who will help you make the necessary changes to your treatment
Get tested
If you have any symptoms at all, get tested immediately and quarantine at home until you receive a negative result.
For more information, please visit the Victorian Government Health website.
We thank you for your patience and understanding and encourage you to get in touch with us should you have any questions or would like any further information. Please contact our friendly staff on 1800 985 838.
We will continue to monitor all new updates and keep you informed.
UPDATE AS AT 29.06.2021 11:00 am
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR QLD PATIENTS
Due to the recent announcement made by the QLD Government Health Department, we would like to reassure you that all of our QLD patients can commence or continue treatment at Sperm Donors Australia. Please wear a face mask and register using our COVID-Pass QR code on entering the clinic or hospital.
For patients travelling interstate for treatment, please contact your clinic directly for further information on how the current COVID-19 restrictions might affect you.
For further guidance or if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your clinic directly or call our friendly staff on 1800 985 838.
What safety measures do we have in place to meet current COVID-19 requirements?
The safety and well-being of our patients and staff continue to be our main priority and we have and continue to take appropriate measures to address this. Sperm Donors Australia’s protocols in place to mitigate unnecessary risk include (and are not limited to):
- All patients and essential support persons are required to wear masks and register using our COVID-Pass QR code on entering the clinic or hospital;
- All staff, patients and visitors are screened and have temperature monitoring prior to entering clinics;
- All staff, patients and visitors to the clinics are required to use hand sanitiser on entering the clinic, and staff – before and after contact with patients;
- All staff in public and patient-facing areas are required to wear masks;
- The implementation of social distancing measures wherever possible, except when carrying out essential medical procedures;
- Ensuring staff maintain high-infection control protocols including the thorough daily cleaning of all high-touch areas with high-grade disinfectant, including reception surfaces, door handles, and treatment areas.
Please be aware that there may be restrictions imposed on partners or support persons attending procedures in our clinics. This is to comply with the COVID-19 safe workplace requirements. We encourage you to contact your clinic for further guidance.
Sperm Donors Australia is advising anyone who falls into the following categories, to delay their treatment at Sperm Donors Australia for 14 days, if:
- you have any active flu-like symptoms;
- you have had direct contact with proven COVID-19 case or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 14 days;
- if you are self-isolating or being tested for COVID-19.
If you think at any time that you may have been exposed to COVID-19, please phone your clinic who will help you make the necessary changes to your treatment
Get tested
If you have any symptoms at all, get tested immediately and quarantine at home until you receive a negative result.
For more information, please visit the Queensland Government’s Department of Health website.
We thank you for your patience and understanding and encourage you to get in touch with us should you have any questions or would like any further information. Please contact our friendly staff on 1800 985 838.
We will continue to monitor all new updates and keep you informed.
UPDATE AS AT 27.05.2021 11:00am
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR VICTORIAN PATIENTS
Due to the recent announcement made by the Victorian Government Health Department regarding the upcoming Melbourne lockdown, we would like to reassure you that all of our patients can commence or continue treatment at Sperm Donors Australia. If you need to come to our clinics, please wear a face mask.
Sperm Donors Australia is advising anyone who falls into the following categories, to delay their treatment at Sperm Donors Australia for 14 days, if:
- you have any active flu-like symptoms;
- you have had direct contact with proven COVID-19 case or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 14 days;
- if you are self-isolating or being tested for COVID-19.
If you think at any time that you may have been exposed to COVID-19, please phone your clinic who will help you make the necessary changes to your treatment
For further guidance or if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your clinic directly or call our friendly staff on 1800 985 838.
What safety measures do we have in place to meet current COVID-19 requirements?
The safety and well-being of our patients and staff continue to be our main priority and we have and continue to take appropriate measures to address this. Sperm Donors Australia’s protocols in place to mitigate unnecessary risk include (and are not limited to):
- All patients and essential support persons are required to wear masks on entering the clinic or hospital;
- All staff, patients and visitors are screened and have temperature monitoring prior to entering clinics;
- All staff, patients and visitors to the clinics are required to use hand sanitiser on entering the clinic, and staff – before and after contact with patients;
- All staff in public and patient-facing areas are required to wear masks;
- The implementation of social distancing measures wherever possible, except when carrying out essential medical procedures;
- Ensuring staff maintain high-infection control protocols including the thorough daily cleaning of all high-touch areas with high-grade disinfectant, including reception surfaces, door handles, and treatment areas.
Please be aware that there may be restrictions imposed on partners or support persons attending procedures in our clinics. This is to comply with the COVID-19 safe workplace requirements. We encourage you to contact your clinic for further guidance.
Get tested
If you have any symptoms at all, get tested immediately and quarantine at home until you receive a negative result.
For more information, please visit the Victorian Government Website.
We thank you for your patience and understanding and encourage you to get in touch with us should you have any questions or would like any further information. Please contact our friendly staff on 1800 985 838.
We will continue to monitor all new updates and keep you informed.
UPDATE AS AT 29.03.2021 10:00am
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR BRISBANE PATIENTS
Due to the recent announcement made by the Queensland Government Health Department regarding the upcoming Brisbane lockdown, we would like to reassure you that all of our patients can commence or continue treatment at Sperm Donors Australia. If you need to come to our clinics, please wear a face mask.
Sperm Donors Australia is advising anyone who falls into the following categories, to delay their treatment at Sperm Donors Australia for 14 days, if:
- you have any active flu-like symptoms;
- you have had direct contact with proven COVID-19 case or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 14 days;
- if you are self-isolating or being tested for COVID-19.
If you think at any time that you may have been exposed to COVID-19, please phone your clinic who will help you make the necessary changes to your treatment
For further guidance or if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your clinic directly or call our friendly staff on 1800 985 838.
What safety measures do we have in place to meet current COVID-19 requirements?
The safety and well-being of our patients and staff continue to be our main priority and we have and continue to take appropriate measures to address this. Sperm Donors Australia’s protocols in place to mitigate unnecessary risk include (and are not limited to):
- All patients and essential support persons are required to wear masks on entering the clinic or hospital;
- All staff, patients and visitors are screened and have temperature monitoring prior to entering clinics;
- All staff, patients and visitors to the clinics are required to use hand sanitiser on entering the clinic, and staff – before and after contact with patients;
- All staff in public and patient-facing areas are required to wear masks;
- The implementation of social distancing measures wherever possible, except when carrying out essential medical procedures;
- Ensuring staff maintain high-infection control protocols including the thorough daily cleaning of all high-touch areas with high-grade disinfectant, including reception surfaces, door handles, and treatment areas.
Please be aware that there may be restrictions imposed on partners or support persons attending procedures in our clinics. This is to comply with the COVID-19 safe workplace requirements. We encourage you to contact your clinic for further guidance.
Get tested
If you have any symptoms at all, get tested immediately and quarantine at home until you receive a negative result.
For more information, please visit the Queensland Government website.
We thank you for your patience and understanding and encourage you to get in touch with us should you have any questions or would like any further information. Please contact our friendly staff on 1800 985 838.
We will continue to monitor all new updates and keep you informed.
UPDATE AS AT 16.02.2021 – VICTORIAN PATIENTS | 08:00 am
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR VICTORIAN PATIENTS
We want to reassure you that all of our patients can commence or continue treatment at Sperm Donors Australia. If you need to come to our clinics, please wear a face mask or we will have them available when you enter the hospital or clinic.
For patients travelling interstate for treatment, please contact your clinic directly for further information on how the current COVID-19 restrictions might affect you. For further guidance or if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your clinic directly or call our friendly staff on 1800 985 838
What safety measures do we have in place to meet current COVID-19 requirements?
The safety and well-being of our patients and staff continue to be our main priority and we have and continue to take appropriate measures to address this. City Fertility’s protocols in place to mitigate unnecessary risk include (and are not limited to):
- All patients and essential support persons are required to wear masks on entering the clinic or hospital;
- All staff, patients and visitors are screened and have temperature monitoring prior to entering clinics;
- All staff, patients and visitors to the clinics are required to use hand sanitiser on entering the clinic, and staff – before and after contact with patients;
- All staff in public and patient-facing areas are required to wear masks;
- The implementation of social distancing measures wherever possible, except when carrying out essential medical procedures;
- Ensuring staff maintain high-infection control protocols including the thorough daily cleaning of all high-touch areas with high-grade disinfectant, including reception surfaces, door handles, and treatment areas.
Please be aware that there may be restrictions imposed on partners or support persons attending procedures in our clinics. This is to comply with the COVID-19 safe workplace requirements. We encourage you to contact your clinic for further guidance.
City Fertility is advising anyone who falls into the following categories, to delay their treatment at City Fertility for 14 days, if:
- you have any active flu-like symptoms;
- you have had direct contact with proven COVID-19 case or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 14 days;
- if you are self-isolating or being tested for COVID-19.
If you think at any time that you may have been exposed to COVID-19, please phone your clinic who will help you make the necessary changes to your treatment.
Telehealth consultations available – What can we help with over the phone?
Whether you are a new or one of our existing patients there are a number of matters we can assist you with over the phone including (and not limited to):
- New patient consultations: discussing your current medical situation; taking medical and fertility history; discussing potential treatment options etc.
- Counselling sessions: City Fertility affiliated counsellors are able to offer remote supportive, couples or donor-recipient counselling services. A variety of appointment days and times are available including after-hours (subject to individual counsellor availability).
- Medication education: advice; education; online demonstrations; and coaching.
- Nurse guidance: Pre-treatment advice; individualised advice and education of treatment prescribed by the fertility specialist; advice and support via phone call, text message and email.
- Reviews: Existing patient cycle review with a fertility specialist or embryologist
Victorian Government Guidelines – COVID-19 safe principles
- Face masks are mandatory.
- Maintain a physical distance of 1.5 metres.
- Cough and sneeze into a tissue or your elbow.
- Wash hands with soap or use hand sanitiser regularly.
If you have any symptoms at all, get tested immediately and quarantine at home until you receive a negative result.
City Fertility will continue to consult with patients via phone and video conference. You can contact us on 1800 985 838 for further information on the services available.
We thank you for your patience and understanding and encourage you to get in touch with us should you have any questions or would like any further information. Please contact our friendly staff on 1800 985 838.
We will continue to monitor all new updates and keep you informed.
UPDATE AS AT 12.02.2021 – VICTORIAN PATIENTS | 12:00 pm
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR VICTORIAN PATIENTS
We want to reassure you that all of our patients can commence or continue treatment at City Fertility. If you need to come to our clinics, please wear a face mask or we will have them available when you enter the hospital or clinic.
For patients travelling interstate for treatment, please contact your clinic directly for further information on how the current COVID-19 restrictions might affect you.
For further guidance or if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your clinic directly or call our friendly staff on 1800 985 838
What safety measures do we have in place to meet current COVID-19 requirements?
The safety and well-being of our patients and staff continues to be our main priority and we have and continue to take appropriate measures to address this. City Fertility’s protocols in place to mitigate unnecessary risk include (and are not limited to):
- All patients and essential support persons are required to wear masks on entering the clinic or hospital;
- All staff, patients and visitors are screened and have temperature monitoring prior to entering clinics;
- All staff, patients and visitors to the clinics are required to use hand sanitiser on entering the clinic, and staff – before and after contact with patients;
- All staff in public and patient-facing areas are required to wear masks;
- The implementation of social distancing measures wherever possible, except when carrying out essential medical procedures;
- Ensuring staff maintain high-infection control protocols including the thorough daily cleaning of all high-touch areas with high-grade disinfectant, including reception surfaces, door handles, and treatment areas.
Please be aware that there may be restrictions imposed on partners or support persons attending procedures in our clinics. This is to comply with the COVID-19 safe workplace requirements. We encourage you to contact your clinic for further guidance.
City Fertility is advising anyone who falls into the following categories, to delay their treatment at City Fertility for 14 days, if:
- you have any active flu-like symptoms;
- you have had direct contact with proven COVID-19 case or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 14 days;
- if you are self-isolating or being tested for COVID-19.
If you think at any time that you may have been exposed to COVID-19, please phone your clinic who will help you make the necessary changes to your treatment.
Telehealth consultations available – What can we help with over the phone?
Whether you are a new or one of our existing patients there are a number of matters we can assist you with over the phone including (and not limited to):
- New patient consultations: discussing your current medical situation; taking medical and fertility history; discussing potential treatment options etc.
- Counselling sessions: City Fertility affiliated counsellors are able to offer remote supportive, couples or donor-recipient counselling services. A variety of appointment days and times are available including after-hours (subject to individual counsellor availability).
- Medication education: advice; education; online demonstrations; and coaching.
- Nurse guidance: Pre-treatment advice; individualised advice and education of treatment prescribed by the fertility specialist; advice and support via phone call, text message and email.
- Reviews: Existing patient cycle review with a fertility specialist or embryologist
Victorian Government Guidelines – COVID-19 safe principles
- Face masks are mandatory.
- Maintain a physical distance of 1.5 metres.
- Cough and sneeze into a tissue or your elbow.
- Wash hands with soap or use hand sanitiser regularly.
If you have any symptoms at all, get tested immediately and quarantine at home until you receive a negative result.
City Fertility will continue to consult with patients via phone and video conference. You can contact us on 1800 985 838 for further information on the services available.
We thank you for your patience and understanding and encourage you to get in touch with us should you have any questions or would like any further information. Please contact our friendly staff on 1800 985 838.
We will continue to monitor all new updates and keep you informed.
UPDATE AS AT 12.02.2021 – VICTORIAN PATIENTS | 12:00 pm
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR VICTORIAN PATIENTS
We want to reassure you that all of our patients can commence or continue treatment at City Fertility. If you need to come to our clinics, please wear a face mask or we will have them available when you enter the clinic.
For patients travelling interstate for treatment, please contact your clinic directly for further information on how the current COVID-19 restrictions might affect you.
For further guidance or if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your clinic directly or call our friendly staff on 1800 985 838
What safety measures do we have in place to meet current COVID-19 requirements?
The safety and well-being of our patients and staff continues to be our main priority and we have and continue to take appropriate measures to address this. City Fertility’s protocols in place to mitigate unnecessary risk include (and are not limited to):
- All patients and essential support persons are required to wear masks on entering the clinic or hospital;
- All staff, patients and visitors are screened and have temperature monitoring prior to entering clinics;
- All staff, patients and visitors to the clinics are required to use hand sanitiser on entering the clinic, and staff – before and after contact with patients;
- All staff in public and patient-facing areas are required to wear masks;
- The implementation of social distancing measures wherever possible, except when carrying out essential medical procedures;
- Ensuring staff maintain high-infection control protocols including the thorough daily cleaning of all high-touch areas with high-grade disinfectant, including reception surfaces, door handles, and treatment areas.
Please be aware that there may be restrictions imposed on partners or support persons attending procedures in our clinics. This is to comply with the COVID-19 safe workplace requirements. We encourage you to contact your clinic for further guidance.
City Fertility is advising anyone who falls into the following categories, to delay their treatment at City Fertility for 14 days, if:
- you have any active flu-like symptoms;
- you have had direct contact with proven COVID-19 case or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 14 days;
- if you are self-isolating or being tested for COVID-19.
If you think at any time that you may have been exposed to COVID-19, please phone your clinic who will help you make the necessary changes to your treatment.
Telehealth consultations available – What can we help with over the phone?
Whether you are a new or one of our existing patients there are a number of matters we can assist you with over the phone including (and not limited to):
- New patient consultations: discussing your current medical situation; taking medical and fertility history; discussing potential treatment options etc.
- Counselling sessions: City Fertility affiliated counsellors are able to offer remote supportive, couples or donor-recipient counselling services. A variety of appointment days and times are available including after-hours (subject to individual counsellor availability).
- Medication education: advice; education; online demonstrations; and coaching.
- Nurse guidance: Pre-treatment advice; individualised advice and education of treatment prescribed by the fertility specialist; advice and support via phone call, text message and email.
- Reviews: Existing patient cycle review with a fertility specialist or embryologist
Victorian Government Guidelines – COVID-19 safe principles
- Face masks are mandatory in public indoor spaces, except when eating or drinking. If you have visitors in your home, it is strongly recommended that masks are worn during the visit. You must carry a mask when you leave your home.
- Don’t go to work if you feel unwell.
- Maintain a physical distance of 1.5 metres.
- Cough and sneeze into a tissue or your elbow.
- Wash hands with soap or use hand sanitiser regularly.
If you have any symptoms at all, get tested immediately and quarantine at home until you receive a negative result.
City Fertility will continue to consult with patients via phone and video conference. You can contact us on 1800 985 838 for further information on the limited services available.
We thank you for your patience and understanding and encourage you to get in touch with us should you have any questions or would like any further information. Please contact our friendly staff on 1800 985 838.
We will continue to monitor all new updates and keep you informed.
UPDATE AS AT 11.01.2021 – GREATER BRISBANE PATIENTS | 9:00 am
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR GREATER BRISBANE PATIENTS
We want to reassure you that all of our patients can commence or continue the donation process at Sperm Donors Australia. If you need to come to our clinics, please wear a face mask or we will have them available when you enter the clinic.
For further guidance or if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your clinic directly or call our friendly staff on 1800 985 838
What safety measures do we have in place?
The safety and well-being of our donors and staff continues to be our main priority and we have and continue to take appropriate measures to address this. Sperm Donors Australia’s protocols in place to mitigate unnecessary risk include (and are not limited to):
- All donors and essential support persons are required to wear masks on entering the clinic;
- All staff, donors and visitors are screened and have temperature monitoring prior to entering clinics;
- All staff, donors and visitors to the clinics are required to use hand sanitiser on entering the clinic, and staff – before and after contact with patients;
- All staff in public and patient-facing areas are required to wear masks;
- The implementation of social distancing measures wherever possible, except when carrying out essential medical procedures;
- Ensuring staff maintain high-infection control protocols including the thorough daily cleaning of all high-touch areas with high-grade disinfectant, including reception surfaces, door handles, and treatment areas.
Please be aware that there may be restrictions imposed on partners or support persons attending procedures in our clinics. This is to comply with the COVID-19 safe workplace requirements. We encourage you to contact your clinic for further guidance.
Sperm Donors Australia is advising anyone who falls into the following categories, to delay their appointments for 14 days, if:
- you have any active flu-like symptoms;
- you have had direct contact with proven COVID-19 case or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 14 days;
- if you are self-isolating or being tested for COVID-19.
If you think at any time that you may have been exposed to COVID-19, please phone your clinic who will help you make the necessary changes to your donation process.
Queensland Government Announcement – Easing of Greater Brisbane restrictions
The Queensland Government has provided the below Public Health Direction for Greater Brisbane.
Restrictions for Greater Brisbane
People in Greater Brisbane, as well as those who have been in Greater Brisbane since 2 January 2021, are permitted to be outside their homes or accommodation for any purpose, subject to the restrictions below.
These restrictions still apply even if you leave or have left the Greater Brisbane area.
List of restrictions
Face masks:
- You must carry a face mask with you at all times when you leave home, unless you have a lawful reason not to.
- You must wear a mask in indoor spaces, except in your home. For example: shopping centres and supermarkets, hospitals and aged care facilities, gyms, workplaces where people cannot socially distance and where it is safe, places of worship, libraries, public transport, taxis and ride-share vehicles, airport terminals and during flights, staff in restaurants, cafes, pubs and clubs who interact with the public must wear masks but not patrons.
- You are not required to wear a face mask when outdoors at a safe distance from other people (for example, walking a dog), in private vehicles or when doing strenuous exercise. You are not required to wear a mask in dining venues.
- We recommend you wear a mask when outdoors if you are unable to stay more than 1.5m distance from other people, such as busy walkways and thoroughfares.
- Children under 12 years and people affected by a medical condition or disability are exempt.
Home confinement and movement:
- You can leave your home for any purpose. You can travel anywhere in Australia. Please note other states and territories may have restrictions in place that prevent you from travelling to them.
Get tested
If you have any symptoms at all, get tested immediately and quarantine at home until you receive a negative result.
For more information, please visit the Queensland Government website.
We thank you for your patience and understanding and encourage you to get in touch with us should you have any questions or would like any further information. Please contact our friendly staff on 1800 985 838.
We will continue to monitor all new updates and keep you informed.
UPDATE AS AT 08.01.2021 – GREATER BRISBANE PATIENTS | 9:00 am
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR GREATER BRISBANE PATIENTS
The Queensland Government has provided the below Public Health Direction for Greater Brisbane.
Please advise patient if they are in-cycle it is business as usual. We are considered an essential service and our clinics will remain open.
If you need to come to the clinic, please wear a face mask or we will have them available when you enter the hospital.
Please do not hesitate to contact your clinic direct if you require further guidance or call 1800 985 838
For more information, please visit the Queensland Government website.
Greater Brisbane 3-day lockdown
Greater Brisbane will go into lockdown for three days, while contact tracers work to ensure the UK strain of COVID-19 is not circulating in the community.
From 6pm tonight, Friday 8 January, until 6pm Monday 11 January people in the local government areas of Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Ipswich, Redlands and Logan will be required to stay at home except for the following reasons:
- Shopping for essentials, food and necessary supplies
- Medical or healthcare needs, including compassionate requirements
- Exercise with no more than one other person, unless all from the same household
- Providing care or assistance to an immediate family member
- Work, or volunteering, or study if it is not reasonably practicable to work or learn remotely
- Child custody arrangements
- Legal obligations
- Visit for end of life
- Attend funeral or wedding in line with restrictions
Masks will also need to be worn everywhere in those local government areas except if people are at home.
Cafes, pubs and restaurants will be open only for take-away service.
Funerals will be restricted to 20 guests and weddings restricted to 10 guests.
All essential businesses remain open. If you need to leave Greater Brisbane for an essential purpose, such as to work, to return home or to access healthcare, you should limit your movements for those three days wherever you go.
Get tested
If you have any symptoms at all, get tested immediately and quarantine at home until you receive a negative result.
List of restrictions
The full list of restrictions include:
- No more than two visitors to the household per day (in addition to anyone else currently staying in the household), excluding care workers or volunteers
- All businesses that can remain open must adhere to one person per 4 square metres with maximum of 20 to 50 with COVID Safe or Industry Plan
- Restaurants and cafes to provide takeaway service only
- Cinemas, entertainment and recreation venues, gyms etc to close
- Places of worship to close
- Weddings involve a maximum of 10 people, including the celebrant and witnesses
- Funerals involve a maximum of 20 people
- Mandatory mask wearing anywhere outside of your home
- No visitors to aged care facilities, hospitals, disability accommodation services or correctional facilities.