It’s unknown to this day but with estimates of upwards of 60,000 - 90,000 donor conceived Australians being created since the 1940s it seems that the majority of us still don’t even know that we're donor conceived.

(60,000-90,000 donor conceived Australians statistics from the 2010 senate inquiry into donor conception - there would likely be many more now)

Origin Archives are resources for donor conceived Australians and a record of donor conceived people searching for their genetic identity, truth and transparency in an ever expanding for profit industry.

(*1940s records noting donor conception as per VARTAs history of donor conception, Victoria, Australia)

In this episode of Origin Archives, I speak to Ross HunterRoss had facilitated meetings as part of that support system but also been part of talks for the donor conception organisation and as part of a documentary called

Sperm Donors Anonymous:

Trailer and scenes of Sperm Donors Anonymous:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acpRXjn1NRA&list=PLU0qzrKexYK0ceCVCwVDnzn-0lTskA483

We're currently communicating with Producers Lisa and Lucy to see how you can watch the Sperm Donors Anonymous Documentary in full. Please follow on social media to be updated on this as we will share this info as soon as we can.

Peer Groups Mentioned:

Australian donor conceived people's network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1191138000899264

Donor Concieved Australia: https://dca-au-v2.squarespace.com/

Books Mentioned:

Inconceivable by Sarah Dingle:

https://publishing.hardiegrant.com/en-au/books/brave-new-humans-by-sarah-dingle/9781743796382

Triple Helix by Lauren Burns:

https://www.uqp.com.au/books/triple-helix-my-donor-conceived-story

Adoption Deception by Penny Mackieson book:

https://www.spinifexpress.com.au/shop/p/9781742199740

Origin Archives help section:

https://www.evielucas.com/originarchiveshelp

Lyndal Bubke is a donor conceived person from Queensland who has made some significant discoveries through DNA testing. This has then led her to advocacy and the recent legislation changes that will see Queensland become another Australian State to retrospectively remove donor anonymity and only now in 2026 put legal family limits in place, making this a ten family limit per donor.

Lyndal has been part of news media around this when the legislation was passing but has also been part of A Current Affair in 2025 when news broke of Monash IVF embryo mix ups. It’s possible that you have or may see more from Lyndal as the Queensland donor conception register becomes established.

Resources that Lyndal Mentions in the Episode:
Book: Brave New Humans by Sarah Dingle - https://publishing.hardiegrant.com/en-au/books/brave-new-humans-by-sarah-dingle/9781743796382

Donor Conceived Australia - Peak body for donor conceived people in Australia - https://dca-au-v2.squarespace.com/

Lyndal’s Media

Newspaper Article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/07/donor-59-sperm-donation-children-find-father

The Project: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1351879482553327

A Current Affair: https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/woman-who-discovered-she-has-77-siblings-calls-for-sperm-donor-regulations/02963c47-b0ef-44e0-89ca-e432b11eed5d

Queensland Donor Conception Register:
https://www.qld.gov.au/family/births/donor-conception-information-register
On this page above there is a link to register your interest for the Donor conception register: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=IqY-WF2X70uh0NH5wTn4s2fBxgK9xHZPuj-5er4aUvpUOVQ2UkZVR1FVM0JMTVFWV0tONk1XOUwxQS4u&route=shorturl

You can also email: dciregister@justice.qld.gov.au or art@health.ald.gov.au or email both addresses and also complete the registration! (That’s what I would do so they know I’m serious and they can’t ignore my requests!)

These and more resources are available at: https://www.evielucas.com/originarchives