VARTA provides independent, accurate information about fertility, infertility and assisted reproductive treatment, such as IVF.
The Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority (VARTA) is a statutory authority based in Melbourne, Australia. We provide independent, evidence-based information about fertility, infertility and assisted reproductive treatments (ART), including IVF. Formerly the Infertility Treatment Authority, VARTA is responsible for administering aspects of Victoria's Assisted Reproductive Treatment Act 2008.
Our role also includes: monitoring developments and trends in the ART industry, registering ART providers in Victoria, and approving the import and export of donor eggs, sperm and embryos into and from Victoria. We also provide information about donor conception, as well as advice and support to parents of donor-conceived people about how to tell them about their origins.