At Flinders Fertility, we’re thrilled to share some long-awaited and very welcome news: Medicare rebates are now available for single women and same-sex female couples undergoing IVF and other fertility treatments.
This is a big win for fairness and equality. For too long, women who didn’t have a male partner were excluded from the same financial support available to heterosexual couples. That meant many single women and lesbian couples had to pay entirely out of pocket, even if they needed the same treatment as anyone else trying to conceive.
Now, that’s changed.
What’s changed?
Medicare has updated its rules to remove the requirement that people prove “medical infertility” through repeated failed attempts before qualifying for rebates.
This means single women and same-sex female couples can now get Medicare support for a range of fertility services, including:
- IVF and ICSI cycles
- Frozen embryo transfers
- Donor sperm insemination (IUI)
- Ovulation tracking and stimulation
- Specialist appointments, tests, and scans
This is a big step toward recognising that families come in all shapes and that everyone deserves a fair chance to grow their own.
How Flinders Fertility can help
We’ve proudly supported single parents and LGBTQ+ families for years. Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or ready to begin treatment, our team is here to guide you through the process.
We offer:
- The longest-running donor sperm program in SA, with a great choice of local and overseas donors
- Personalised treatment plans
- Friendly, experienced staff
- Inclusive, respectful care
Our clinic at Glenelg is known for being one of South Australia’s most welcoming fertility clinics, and we’re so pleased this change allows us to support even more people in building their families.
Let’s talk
If you’ve been thinking about starting a family, now might be the perfect time. Medicare’s support can make a real difference — and we’re here to help you understand your options.
