Genea in the news
13 December: Experts publish stigma breaking book
One child in every classroom is conceived with the help of fertility treatment, it is the untold story of conception that we are not sharing with our kids but that’s about to change. Seven News covers the launch of
Genea’s book, Where Babies Come From.
30 November: Forget the stigma, we are fast becoming an IVF nation
Genea calls on children to be more educated on fertility, The Daily Telegraph reports on Genea breaking the taboo and shaking up the conversation with the
launch of a new film and children’s book explaining where some babies come from.
18 November: IVF Boom
Genea’s Kathleen Waite discusses the IVF boom post COVID,
Genea’s ‘In this Together’ initiative and the upcoming advancements in the fertility space.
26 October: Rise in IVF as families consider what is important
Genea Fertility Specialist Dr Tween Low shares the news that Genea has seen an increase in the number of IVF cycles and discusses the
‘In this Together’ initiative to reduce cost uncertainty for patients.
25 October 2020: Couples seeking IVF get a helping hand
General Manager, Kathleen Waite announces
Genea’s ‘In this Together’ initiative, if patients have three stimulated cycles with no baby and still require treatment, the next two stimulated cycles and any embryo transfers associated will be charged at the Medicare rebate amount, so the patient won’t have an out-of-pocket
*.
24 October: Demand for IVF skyrockets
Genea Fertility Specialist Dr Cheryl Phua discusses the rise in IVF cycles at Genea after COVID restrictions were lifted.
6 September 2020: Quite Amazing: 1 in 10
One in 10 babies born to women over 35 are now conceived via IVF and freeze all cycles are up. The latest industry data is shared with Laura, Ben and baby Hunter’s story.
6 September 2020: Father’s Day
The Allcock family celebrate Father’s Day and share their experience of IVF.
31 August 2020: Breaking the taboo
Male factor infertility remains a taboo but country boy, David opens up about his challenge to conceive and his IVF journey.
30 August 2020: Left standard by border closure
Evans Head residents, Samantha and Clint were unable to complete their IVF cycle in Queensland due to COVID border restrictions, General Manager of Operations, Kathleen Waite discusses how Genea were able to support them.
2 August 2020: Embryo Artwork
There’s a new trend in art, Genea Patients Alyce and Jesse Brown had their embryo image painted by a watercolour artist. Originally photographed in the
Geri incubator and shared via the Grow app, this impressive piece of artwork hangs proudly in their living room.
17 July 2020: Fertile Ground
Genea Scientific Director, Steven McArthur discusses his career and the advancements in lab technology with his local paper.
27 June 2020: Workplace bonds
Steve McArthur and
Mark Bowman have been working together at Genea Fertility for 27 years, together they have been at the forefront of IVF, innovating the delivery of treatment for thousands of patients.
19 June 2020: Genea’s support for patients
Genea’s Kathleen Waite speaks with Channel 7 about the changes we’ve seen in the delivery of fertility treatment as a result of COVID and the importance of
Genea’s care model and
technology in supporting patients.
25 May 2020: Everything you need to know about IVF
Genea Fertility Specialist Dr Rachael Rodgers talks through the details of what to expect, cost and who is best suited for IVF.
Learn more about IVF treatment.
10 May 2020: Mums celebrate Mother’s Day
Genea Melbourne patients, Lauren and Aaron share their experience of IVF.
8 May 2020: COVID-19 restrictions lifted on fertility clinics
Genea Scientific Director, Steve McArthur discusses the relaunch of IVF services in Australia and the
patient care and
scientific excellence offered to patients at Genea.
30 April 2020: Canberra couples cheer restart of IVF
Genea Canberra Fertility Specialist, Dr Tween Low shares her views as to how couples have coped with the shut-down and re-launch of IVF services.
30 March 2020: A journey through IVF
Genea Fertility Specialist Dr Andrew Wong discusses the support offered to local couples at
Genea Orange.
21 April 2020: IVF Resumes
Associate Professor Mark Bowman discusses how thrilled he is for patients.
12 December 2019: What women need to know about freezing their eggs
Genea Medical Director
Associate Professor Mark Bowman talks
egg freezing and the latest in fertility news.
24 November 2019: Men also have a biological clock
Genea scientists have conducted one of the largest studies into
male factor infertility, discovering that men do have a biological clock but they have much more time on their hands than women.
Dr Derek Lok shares the results of the study.
More details on the study.
9 November 2019: Increase in number of women accessing egg freezing services
Genea Fertility Specialist, Dr Cheryl Phua explains why more women are considering egg freezing.
8 November 2019: Spike in women choosing to freeze their eggs
Genea Horizon, Australia’s first dedicated egg freezing clinic has seen a 78% increase in the number of women accessing egg freezing between calendar year 2017 and calendar year 2018.
Dr Cheryl Phua discusses the increase.
14 September 2019: Australia’s IVF Boom
Genea patient Alyce Brown shares her IVF journey and
Dr Rachael Rodgers discusses the boost in
IVF success rates.
13 September 2019: IVF success rates spike in Australia and New Zealand
Genea Scientific Director, Steven McArthur discusses the role of the latest IVF technology in boosting IVF success rates.
13 September 2019: IVF babies on the rise after advances in fertility technology
Genea’s Steven McArthur discusses Genetic Testing and how it leads to higher implantation rates and lower miscarriage rates.
22 July 2019 Parents to be can view growing embryos
Genea patients, Brooke and William share their experience with the
Grow by Genea® app.
12 July 2019: The University of Newcastle announces its 25 achievers
Genea Scientific Director, Steven McArthur recognised for his contribution to fertility treatment.
25 June 2019: Solo parenting via sperm donation is on the rise - here's what you need to know
Genea Fertility Specialist Dr Rachael Rodgers discusses sperm donation in Australia.
25 May 2019: Once taboo, men in Asia increasingly turn to fertility treatments
Genea Medical Director, Mark Bowman discusses male factor infertility in Asia.
10 May 2019: Canberra locals celebrate Mother’s Day, acknowledging the role of Genea’s IVF technology in supporting patients
26 March 2019: IVF clinic Genea creating world-first technologies to change how we facilitate fertility
Steven McArthur, Genea Scientific Director discusses Genea’s world leading technologies and advancements.
25 July 2018: World's first IVF baby celebrates 40th birthday
The world’s first IVF baby, Louise Brown celebrates her 40th birthday, Genea share the latest in IVF technology.
23 November 2017: Genea launches Australia’s first dedicated egg freezing clinic, Genea Horizon
28 October 2017: Australian scientists make IVF breakthrough
Genea’s Geri incubation system significantly reducing the need for disturbance during the vital stages of an embryo’s development.
27 October 2017: Aussie scientists lead IVF breakthrough
More babies are expected to be born in Australia thanks to Genea’s breakthrough new IVF offering.
20 September 2017: Embryo app shows IVF parents first days of life
Genea’s Scientific Director, Steven McArthur discusses the Grow app and the benefits it offers patients.
8 August 2017: New Grow app helps parents see IVF at work
Kirsti and Todd MacRae,
Genea Bella Vista patients talk to the Liverpool Leader about the Grow by Genea
® app.
4 August 2017: 'The ultimate in preventative treatment': Push for government to fund genetic testing
Genea pushes for the Australian Government to fund genetic testing.
30 June 2017: Genea’s Grow app gives IVF patients images of embryo
Genea Liverpool patients, the Ryans discuss the arrival of Grow by Genea
®.
7 June 2017: Orange IVF patients to be able to see embryos in their earliest stages of life
Genea Orange patients celebrate Grow’s arrival to their local clinic.
20 April 2017: Wollongong IVF patients to track embryo growth through new app
Wollongong patients, Clare and Karl Tonacia share their thoughts on Genea’s new Grow app. The app enables IVF patients to see photos and videos of their embryos as they develop in the lab.
12 July 2015: Genea Illawarra celebrates 21 years of fertility hope
Genea Illawarra fertility clinic celebrates 21 years of supporting local patients.