Cheaper IVF Treatments for Women in NSW

Thousands of women can now take advantage of cheaper IVF treatments and rebate on fertility testing in Australia’s New South Wales (NSW). This was announced as the $42 million package by the NSW government as part of a pre-election promise.

Currently, the government-supported IVF services can only be availed at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and will be later expanded to the Westmead Hospital and the Royal Hospital for Women.

If re-elected, the government will provide a rebate of up to $500 for pre-screening tests. These tests, helps confirm whether a woman is likely to experience a positive result through IVF. The present Premier of NSW, Gladys Berejiklian said their initiative will help couples to have a baby. “I don’t want to see anyone in NSW miss out on having a family because they can’t afford it,” she said.

Meanwhile, the government has also announced, in partnership with the University of NSW, the first statewide fertility preservation service for young cancer patients at the Royal Hospital for Women.