FertilityPsych

15/10/2025

International Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day 🩵

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost too soon and the families who hold their memory close to their hearts.

At FertilityPsych, we understand the deep grief that can follow pregnancy or infant loss and the lasting impact it can have.

Let us take a moment at 7pm tonight to light a candle, reflect, and stand together in support, remembrance, and compassion.

08/10/2025

FertilityPsych is proud to be nominated for 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 at the 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.

We’re equally thrilled that our very own Dr Justine Schelle has been nominated for 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿. A well-deserved acknowledgment of her incredible dedication and care for individuals and couples on their fertility journey.

Your support would mean the world to us!

You can vote for both FertilityPsych and Dr Justine Schelle here:

Congratulations to all our nominees! It's over to you now to take a moment to vote for you favourites whether they are a business or an individual.

07/10/2025

Fertility treatment can be a deeply emotional journey. It can affect not only your body, but also your mind.

As we acknowledge Mental Health Month this October, we recognise the profound impact fertility treatment can have on mental wellbeing.

Be gentle with yourself throughout this process, and remember, seeking support is not a sign of weakness - it’s an act of self-care. 🩵

23/09/2025

We’re delighted to share this kind message from one of our FertilityPsych patients.

Providing empathetic, non-judgmental support is at the heart of everything we do. Our team is committed to helping patients feel comfortable and supported through every step of their fertility journey.

If you’re looking for support on your fertility journey, we’re here to help. Contact us via 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻@𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗽𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵.𝗰𝗼𝗺.𝗮𝘂 or visit 𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗽𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵.𝗰𝗼𝗺.𝗮𝘂.

11/09/2025

Navigating the emotional and financial aspects of fertility treatments can be overwhelming. As experienced psychiatrists, we provide compassionate, professional support to help you access your superannuation for IVF and fertility procedures.

Living regionally? You could be eligible to access bulk-billed support.

15/08/2025

𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝗸𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿.

Australia’s average maternal age has risen steadily from 28.9y/o in 1998 to 31.3y/o in 2023 (the first-time mums average is around 29.9y/o now). Meanwhile, first time mothers under 20 have halved since 2010, and births to women 40+ are on the rise.

At Fertility Psych, we support you, whether you're starting your journey earlier or later. Your path to parenthood is valid and unique.

12/08/2025

💜Navigating the path to accessing your Super for fertility treatment doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

📑Our step-by-step process is clear, compassionate, and designed to make things easier at every turn.

🧐Explore the full, in-depth step by step guide on our website: https://fertilitypsych.com.au/steps/

05/08/2025

💜 Navigating the emotional aspects of fertility treatments can be overwhelming, and financial stress only adds to the burden.

You don't have to face this alone, Fertility Psych is here to support you throughout your journey 👨‍👨‍👧‍👧

Visit our website to learn more and book a session to get the compassionate help you deserve www.fertilitypsych.com.au

16/07/2025

A message from one of our FertilityPsych patients that reminds us why we do what we do.

Helping to create families and being part of these joyful milestones is a privilege we hold close to our hearts.

Curious about how we can support you on your own fertility journey? Reach out to our friendly team at admin@FertilityPsych.com.au or visit fertilitypsych.com.au for more.

02/07/2025

We fully endorse the recent statement issued by AHPRA on the compassionate release of superannuation.

FertilityPsych is committed to upholding the highest standards of patient care, ensuring the best interests of our patients are our top priority.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our team. We are here to support you throughout this process.

26/01/2025

Dear FertilityPsych Clients and Friends,
As you may be aware, our service is delivered by a highly skilled team of psychiatrists, all of who have worked in the public hospital system and some of who continue to do so.
We strongly support the action taken by NSW psychiatrists to resign from their roles in the NSW public system, the primary goal of which is to force the NSW government to fix a broken system.
Please note this action does not directly impact FertilityPsych appointments, but we respect and wish to assist our colleagues with bringing attention to the plight of public psychiatry in NSW. We would greatly appreciate you helping us do this.
https://www.fertilitypsych.com.au/2025/01/26/nsw-psychiatrists/

Dear FertilityPsych Clients and Friends, As you may be aware, our service is delivered by a highly skilled team of psychiatrists, all of who have worked in th

22/01/2025

The IVF process is heavily focused on the mother-to-be and typically involves Consultation, Testing, Ovarian Stimulation, Egg Retrieval, Fertilization and Embryo Transfer.
At FertilityPsych, we play a small but vital part which involves the logistics of accessing superannuation funds to finance the IVF process, providing the mother meets the criteria laid out by the ATO.
The IVF process is heavily focused on the mother-to-be and typically involves Consultation, Testing, Ovarian Stimulation, Egg Retrieval, Fertilization and Embryo Transfer.
At FertilityPsych, we play a small but vital part which involves the logistics of accessing superannuation funds to finance the IVF process, providing the mother meets the criteria laid out by the ATO.
Now our attention turns to the male and their role, small or large, in providing the s***m to fertilise the egg after retrieval. This post describes some of the situations where a procedure is required to retrieve the s***m required.
The most common situations we encounter are as follows:
TESA (Testicular S***m Aspiration)
A fine needle is inserted into the testicle to aspirate (withdraw) fluid.
TESE (Testicular S***m Extraction)
A small incision is made in the testicle to retrieve a tissue sample
Whilst needing to have a TESA or TESE procedure is not ideal, the good news is these are not unusual situations and happily the procedure above can also be funded using superannuation. When you attend your appointment with us, please make sure that you mention it during the consultation with our doctors so we can be sure to include this in our reports and CRS documentation.

The IVF process is heavily focused on the mother-to-be and typically involves Consultation, Testing, Ovarian Stimulation, Egg Retrieval, Fertilization and Embry