Wish For a Baby

Name: Wish for a Baby Melbourne
Start: 2025-05-17T10:00:00
End: 2025-05-17T16:00:00
Location: Rendezvous Hotel

>Meet the world’s leading fertility and alternative parenting experts

About the Event

Are you wanting to start a family? Or have you been trying for some time to have a baby? At Wish for a Baby Australia, you’ll find out everything you need to know for your fertility journey.

There are many different ways to build a family. And we know that for some of you, the road to parenthood has been long, overwhelming, and sometimes painful. We are here to help. At Wish for a Baby Australia, you’ll have direct access to the best in reproductive health. In an inclusive and supportive environment, you can talk to experts from surrogacy agencies, fertility clinics, legal clinics, treatment centres, therapy practices, support groups and more.

What to Expect

Wish for a Baby Australia is a full day of presentations and panel talks from leading fertility experts. You can visit our many fertility expo booths where our specialists will help you with your family planning journey. You’ll also hear from wonderful IVF and surrogacy parents who will share their personal story to parenthood.

We had decided to pursue surrogacy, but we were feeling so overwhelmed. Wish for a Baby was fantastic as we got to meet so many incredible specialists who helped us. It was such a welcoming and friendly environment. We also loved meeting others going through the same journey as us.
Past attendee

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Why Visit?

Whether you’re starting a family, or you have been trying for a while, it can feel overwhelming. You may be thinking: What do I need to know before starting IVF? What are the key steps with surrogacy? What’s involved with egg donation? At Wish for a Baby Australia, we are here to help answer all your questions. You will also hear about the latest in fertility treatments, and gain insights into egg donation, surrogacy and fertility boosting strategies.

Throughout the day there will be panel talks and presentations where you’ll hear from world leading consultants, clinicians, lawyers, and experts all designed to provide a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn from the very best. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions throughout our seminar programme or you can book a private appointment with our fertility experts.

No matter your relationship, sexuality, or medical status, this fully inclusive fertility event provides you with the information you need to make the most important decision of your life.

Still not sure?

Free to attend
All the fertility experts under one roof
Book one-on-one private appointments
No wait time
Access to a variety of fertility topics including IVF, egg and sperm donation, surrogacy, male infertility and more
Meet like-minded people who are also going through the same fertility journey as you

Seminars

Wish for a Baby Australia is a full day of presentations, personal fertility stories, and panel talks with everything you need to know about fertility.

Key fertility topics

IVF
Egg, sperm, and embryo donation
Surrogacy
Endometriosis
Male infertility

Our fertility experts will also share the latest in scientific innovation and holistic approaches to enhance fertility and provide you with the knowledge and tools to plan your next steps with newfound confidence. View the seminar programmes:

Seminars Sydney 2025

Seminars Melbourne 2025

Exhibitors

Here are some of the fertility experts you’ll meet at Wish for a Baby Australia. The list is updated regularly, so check back again soon!

Fertility Updates and Insights from our Experts

My Surrogacy Journey: A Story of Hope and Resilience

After years of failed IVF cycles, miscarriages, and heartbreak, Kirsten McLennan found hope through surrogacy. In this deeply personal story, she shares the emotional highs and lows of her six-year journey to parenthood. Read how she overcame obstacles, found strength, and finally welcomed her son, Spencer, into the world.

Optimizing Sperm Health: Expert Tips from Dr. Susanna J Park

Sperm health plays a crucial role in fertility, and small lifestyle changes can make a big difference. Dr. Susanna J Park from San Diego Fertility Center shares key insights on preparing for a Semen Analysis and how to boost sperm quality through diet, exercise, and stress reduction. Learn how to create the best conditions for healthy sperm.

Understanding Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT): Insights from Dr. Minoos Hosseinzadeh

When undergoing fertility treatment, selecting the healthiest embryo can significantly improve the chances of a successful pregnancy. In this expert Q&A, Dr. Minoos Hosseinzadeh from the Fertility Institute of San Diego explains how PGT helps identify embryos with the best potential, reducing the risk of miscarriage and genetic disorders.

International Surrogacy: What to Expect

Navigating international surrogacy can feel overwhelming, but with the right guidance, it can be a life-changing journey. Kirsten McLennan shares her firsthand experience of having a child through surrogacy in the U.S., breaking down key steps - from choosing an agency to bringing your baby home. Find out what to expect and how to get started.

More fertility insights, advice, and support »

Dates & Locations

Wish for a Baby Sydney

Saturday 10th May 2025
10.00 am to 4.00 pm

Where
Sydney Masonic Centre
66 Goulburn Street
Sydney, NSW 2000

Wish for a Baby Melbourne

Saturday 17th May 2025
10.00 am to 4.00 pm

Where
Rendezvous Hotel
328 Flinders St
Melbourne VIC 3000

Contact

Wish For a Baby Australia is organised by Five Senses Media. Our team has decades of experience running award-winning customer health shows all over the world. Organising dedicated patient-facing events presents a unique set of legal and operational challenges, and it's only through our seasoned expertise that we navigate these complexities with confidence.