在新南威尔士州,一对同性夫妇面临高昂的费用、长时间等待和怀孕的旅行要求,尽管存在系统性障碍,最终还是欢迎他们的儿子。 A same-sex couple in regional NSW faced high costs, long waits, and travel demands to conceive, eventually welcoming their son despite systemic barriers.

新南威尔士州一对同性夫妇在追求父母身份时面临漫长的等待时间、高昂的自费费用和旅行需求。 A same-sex female couple in regional New South Wales faced lengthy wait times, high out-of-pocket costs, and travel demands while pursuing parenthood. 他们忍受了长达九个月的时间,等待在当地进行抗逆转录病毒药物咨询,促使他们前往悉尼,产生交通、住宿和治疗费用。 They endured up to a nine-month wait for an IVF consultation locally, prompting them to travel to Sydney, incurring expenses for transport, accommodation, and treatment. 为了获得政府退税资格,他们不得不记录超过一年的尝试,尽管他们是同性夫妇。 To qualify for government rebates, they had to document over a year of trying, despite being a same-sex couple. 精子捐献费用约为2000美元, 没有得到医疗保险的支付, 需要在批准后三天内迅速支付, Sperm donations cost about $2,000 per vial—uncovered by Medicare—and required quick payment within three days of approval, timed with ovulation. 距离也推迟了测试结果,使护理工作复杂化。 Distance also delayed test results, complicating care. 尽管存在系统性和财务上的障碍, 他们成功怀孕并迎来了他们的儿子, 弓箭手约翰·阿特金森, 突出了地区LGBTQIA+个体寻求生育治疗的持续障碍. Despite these systemic and financial hurdles, they successfully conceived and welcomed their son, Archer John Atkinson, highlighting ongoing barriers for LGBTQIA+ individuals in regional areas seeking fertility treatment.