The Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand

What The Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand does

The Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) is a non-profit professional peak body founded in 1982, headquartered in Melbourne, that represents fertility specialists, embryologists, fertility nurses, geneticists, counsellors, endocrinologists, and IVF medical directors across Australia and New Zealand. Its functional remit encompasses clinical standards-setting, professional education, research promotion, and government advocacy for the reproductive medicine sector. The organization operates through five internal professional groups — SIRT (Scientists in Reproductive Technologies, 500+ members), FNA (Fertility Nurses of Australasia, $65/year), ANZICA (Australian and New Zealand Infertility Counsellors Association, 150+ members), DART (Doctors in ART), and the IVF Medical Directors Group — each functioning as a specialized constituency channel that requires FSANZ parent membership.

Core technology assets include ANZARD, the only comprehensive Clinical Quality Registry for ART treatment cycles in Australia and New Zealand (data from 1979 via predecessor ACDC; live since 2002), with a recently upgraded data dictionary capturing same-sex and single intending parents, expanded PGT, and cryopreservation fields. RTAC (Reproductive Technology Accreditation Committee), administered by FSANZ, sets and audits the Code of Practice under which all Australian and New Zealand IVF clinics are licensed via JAS-ANZ-accredited certifying bodies, and also licenses an International Code of Practice. Supporting infrastructure includes the SIRT Mail closed-list communication system, a website membership portal, an online shop, and training programs such as the START Course.

Revenue is generated through annual membership subscriptions (calendar-year renewals), professional-group membership tiers ($50–$150), conference registration (Earlybird $995 member / Standard $1,220 member or $1,550 non-member, plus Day $675 and Professional Group Meeting $165/$295), add-on social functions ($69–$169), and position-vacant advertising at $250 per month. The 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting is scheduled for 8–11 August 2026 at the National Convention Centre Canberra, and FSANZ will host the IFFS 26th World Congress in Brisbane in April 2027. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, with member recruitment flowing through professional networks, the annual conference, training programs, and the quarterly newsletter.

Name

The Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand

Legal name

The Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand

Website

https://fertilitysociety.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) is a non-profit peak professional body representing fertility specialists, embryologists, nurses, counsellors, and researchers across Australia and New Zealand, operating RTAC accreditation, the ANZARD clinical registry, and the region's annual scientific meeting.

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Product category

Professional Medical Association

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (IVF/Fertility) (HLAKAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fertility, Reproductive Endocrinology & IVF Centers (HLAFAJAD)

Keywords

• Reproductive medicine society
• ART accreditation services
• Fertility professional membership
• Clinical quality registry
• Professional medical groups

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees provide core revenue. Membership is for calendar year (January through December) with renewal notices issued in November. Professional groups (SIRT, FNA, ANZICA, DART) have additional membership tiers.
2. Conference Registration: Full conference registration, student registration, day registration, and professional group meeting fees. Earlybird rate $995 for members, standard $1,220 (member) or $1,550 (non-member), student $550, day $675.
3. Employment Advertising: Position vacant advertisements listed on FSANZ website for $250 including GST. Advertisements run for one month and are visible to FSANZ members.
4. Professional Group Membership Fees: SIRT Full Membership $100/year, Student/Concessional $50/year, Associate $150/year. FNA membership $65/year.
5. Conference Social Functions: Welcome Reception ($89), Poster Reception ($69), Conference Dinner ($169) as additional revenue streams during annual conferences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) is the peak professional membership body for reproductive medicine in Australia and New Zealand. It delivers membership services to fertility specialists, embryologists, nurses, counsellors and researchers; administers RTAC accreditation and licensing of IVF clinics through its Code of Practice; operates the ANZARD clinical quality registry covering all ART treatment cycles; and convenes the annual scientific conference and professional training programs.

Product overview

The Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) operates as a peak membership organization offering a unified suite of professional services rather than a singular product platform. The core offering comprises membership access providing discounts on the annual FSANZ Conference, professional group affiliations (SIRT, FNA, ANZICA, DART, IVF Medical Directors), and RTAC accreditation services. Supporting products include the ANZARD clinical registry database, the START Course training program, an Online Shop for publications, and various patient/health professional resources. The professional groups function as specialized sub-brands serving distinct constituencies within reproductive medicine—scientists (SIRT), nurses (FNA), counsellors (ANZICA), medical directors (IVF Directors), and doctors (DART)—while RTAC provides regulatory accreditation and ANZARD manages national data collection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FSANZ Membership Membership organization service providing discounted conference rates, exclusive member resources, professional group eligibility, and quarterly newsletter for healthcare professionals in reproductive medicine.
• FSANZ Annual Conference Annual scientific meeting for experts in reproductive health worldwide to present research and discuss new technologies. The 2026 conference will be held at National Convention Centre Canberra from 8-11 August 2026 with the theme 'ART Regulation Innovation & Trust in Fertility Care'.
• START Course

Quantifiable outcome

• ANZARD tracks all ART cycles in Australia and New Zealand for clinical quality registry
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, major and core.

• International Federation of Fertility Societies (IFFS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2027FSANZ is hosting the IFFS 26th World Congress 2027 in Brisbane, Australia (18-21 April 2027). Theme: 'Global Access and Advances in Fertility Care.' This is a major international event for reproductive medicine professionals.
• American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2026ASRM 2026 Scientific Congress & Expo taking place 24 October 2026. Built around theme 'Discovery, Innovation, and Advancement.' For clinicians, researchers, and professionals in reproductive medicine.
• Professor the Hon. Greg Hunt and Dr. Rachel SwiftflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 December 2024Commissioned by FSANZ to author the landmark report: 'Findings, Recommendations, and Framework for an Australian 10-Year Fertility Roadmap.' Former Federal Health Minister and D.Phil in Embryology (Rhodes Scholar) conducted extensive sector consultation.
• JAS-ANZ (Joint Accreditation System for Australia and New Zealand)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJAS-ANZ accredits certifying bodies that audit IVF clinics against the RTAC Code of Practice. The system is administered by RTAC of FSANZ. Clinics are licensed against the Code of Practice audited by certifying bodies accredited by JAS-ANZ.
• National Perinatal Epidemiology and Statistics Unit (NPESU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANZARD was established as a collaborative effort of NPESU, FSA, and fertility centres in Australia and New Zealand. NPESU receives data from fertility clinics as part of RTAC licensing requirements.
• MerckmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMerck is the sponsor of the 32nd Merck Symposium at the 2026 FSANZ Conference (9 August 2026 morning). The symposium is a featured component of the annual scientific meeting.
• Conference Destination PartnermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCCB (Conference destination partner) for the 2026 FSANZ Conference in Canberra. Assists with venue coordination and local arrangements at National Convention Centre Canberra.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS): CFAS is the Canadian national multidisciplinary society for reproductive medicine professionals, providing membership, annual scientific meetings, and clinical guidelines. It is structurally analogous to FSANZ in serving fertility specialists, embryologists, nurses, and counselors in a single national jurisdiction.
• American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM): ASRM is the US peak professional society for reproductive medicine, analogous to FSANZ. It sets clinical standards, hosts a major annual scientific congress (ASRM 2026 referenced as a partner in FSANZ data), accredits IVF clinics, and runs member programs for reproductive specialists — directly comparable in mission, structure, and constituency.
• European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE): ESHRE is the leading European professional society in reproductive medicine, comparable to FSANZ in providing membership, clinical guidelines, certification, an annual scientific congress, and embryology training. It operates ART data collection and quality programs across multiple European jurisdictions.
• British Fertility Society (BFS): BFS is the UK peak body for reproductive medicine professionals, providing membership, training, scientific meetings, and policy advocacy similar to FSANZ. It serves a comparable national fertility constituency with a parallel regulatory environment (HFEA in the UK parallels RTAC in Australia).
• International Federation of Fertility Societies (IFFS): IFFS is the global umbrella federation of national fertility societies, including FSANZ (which is hosting its 26th World Congress in 2027). It is a direct peer in convening reproductive medicine professionals internationally, with similar membership-driven mission and triennial World Congress format.

Broad incumbents

• Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA): HFEA is the UK statutory regulator of fertility treatment, performing accreditation and oversight functions similar to FSANZ's RTAC. It is a broader incumbent (government regulator) with overlapping responsibilities to FSANZ's regulatory arm, but it operates directly as a state authority rather than as a professional society.

Regional players

• REDLARA (Red Latinoamericana de Reproducción Asistida): REDLARA is the Latin American network of assisted reproduction societies, comparable in mission to FSANZ's role coordinating national fertility data, training, and accreditation across multiple jurisdictions — albeit for a different regional constituency.
• Fertility Society of India (FSI): FSI is the Indian national society for fertility specialists, embryologists, and ART professionals, providing membership, annual congresses, and clinical guidelines. It is a structurally comparable national peak body operating in a different geography from FSANZ.
• Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE): ASPIRE is a regional scientific society covering Asia Pacific reproductive medicine. While overlapping geographically with FSANZ's Australia/NZ footprint, it is a broader regional body rather than a national peak society, making it a comparable but partial regional peer.

Others

• Androgen Excess and PCOS Society (AE-PCOS): AE-PCOS is a global professional society focused on polycystic ovary syndrome, an adjacent specialty within reproductive endocrinology. While narrower in scope than FSANZ, it serves a comparable membership-driven scientific mission for clinicians and researchers in reproductive medicine.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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