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25.01.2022 This gorgeous miracle baby would not be here without the support of the AJFN . In the past 14 years, 29 AJFN miracle babies have been born. Each child is an everlasting gift to their parents, extended families and our community. There are currently 27 couples that need our support right now. Help us give them the chance to create their miracle baby. 2 HOURS left for your donation to be DOUBLED!... Donate now: www.ajfnmiracles.com.au Together we can create miracles and build the next generation

24.01.2022 Happening TONIGHT! Don't Miss The Low Down Series #1 by IVFAustralia - Get the low down on all things male fertility. - Understand and discuss how to improve male fertility health - Common causes of decreased sperm counts - Join a community of guys searching for knowledge before getting down to business. Because men's fertility issues are more common than you think! Please share with any guys you think would be interested in the conversation! Hosted by IVFAustralia, TONIGHT, 7-7:30PM.

23.01.2022 Wishing everyone Shana Tova and a sweet, happy new year . At these times of reflection and family togetherness, fertility journeys can feel even more challenging. Take solace in the power of prayer and community, and know that the AJFN is always here for you. If you could benefit from someone to listen who 'gets it', our Peer Support Ambassadors are here to support. Our care packs may bring a smile and remind you you're not alone and don't forget that financial assis...tance is available if you need some extra help to alleviate any financial obstacles that may be standing in the way of building your family. Let's say a special prayer for everyone on a fertility journey or embarking on one and hope that this year brings you many blessings

23.01.2022 Save the date! Don't Miss The Low Down Series #1 by IVFAustralia Get the low down on all things male fertility. Understand and discuss how to improve male fertility health, common causes of decreased sperm counts and join a community of guys searching for knowledge before getting down to business.... Because male fertility issues are more common than you think. Please share with any guys you think would be interested in the conversation! Hosted by our Chai Corporate Partner IVF Australia, next Tuesday 8 September at 7pm. Find out more here: https://www.ivf.com.au/the-low-down-series.

22.01.2022 'The sun will rise and we will try again' If you are (or someone you know is) going through a miracle baby journey, we would love you to share and also know that AJFN is here to help you down this challenging path both emotionally and financially.

21.01.2022 With just 4 HOURS to go, we are overwhelmed and humbled by the incredible community response to our Miracle Making Day! Thanks to our community's generosity we are now working towards a new goal of $320k (in order to fund 2 rounds of IVF per couple, knowing that on average it usually takes at least 2 rounds for success)! We are so grateful to our NEW Miracle Matchers who have stepped up today to help us reach this new stretch goal. Inspired by our couples' stories, they wil...l match all donations until we reach our new target before 8pm tonight. If you have already made a donation we sincerely thank you! If you haven't yet donated, we need your help please to cross the finish line so that we can guarantee 27 couples the chance to create their miracle baby! Donate now and double your impact! We can do this together! www.ajfnmiracles.com.au

19.01.2022 "There are not enough kind words to thank Shterny and the AJFN team. Experiencing fertility issues is such a difficult, isolating and draining process but the generosity and kindness of the AJFN made it that much easier. Not only did the financial assistance lift a huge burden, but the support of a mentor is invaluable. I felt so supported and hopeful in a situation that was becoming increasingly hard to endure. Our dreams of having a family became a reality thanks to the ong...oing support of the AJFN. The dedicated team works so tirelessly for our community to ensure its longevity and I believe this is one of the best charities to support." - Rachel & Toni, Bondi (proud parents of miracle twins) It warms our hearts to know that the AJFN is making a difference in the lives of couples like Rachel and Toni. We are always here to support you in your time of need *Please note, names have been changed for privacy reasons.

18.01.2022 Did you know... that the AJFN will provide a Shabbat meal for those in the middle of fertility treatment? Amongst the appointments, blood tests, scans, procedures and anxiety of waiting for results, we know it can be tricky to find the time to prepare a Shabbat meal. With a helping hand from our friends at Millee's Deli we are able to assist by providing a whole meal or even just a Challah. If you or a couple you know could benefit from a little extra love, please reach... out - [email protected] And as another week comes to a close and Shabbat is almost upon us... please take an extra moment to say a silent prayer for those that are still on their infertility journey. For those who are about to start treatment, those in the middle of treatment or for those who are nervously awaiting results. Always remember, you are never alone Shabbat Shalom from our family, to yours x

15.01.2022 ANNOUNCEMENT - INTRODUCING NEW AJFN PROFESSIONAL TEAM MEMBERS Couples in our community struggling with infertility need our support now more than ever. In response to over +120% increase in demand for AJFN’s services following exponential growth in communal awareness and outreach in recent years, coupled with the impact of COVID-19, we are thrilled to announce a new milestone for AJFN. Our Professional team has grown and today we welcome two new part-time staff member...s; Danielle Salomon, Marketing and Communications Manager, to support the acceleration of strategic communications and Loren Finger, Development Manager, who will manage key partner relationships, communal engagement and assist with scoping of AJFN’s geographic expansion. Both Danielle and Loren are highly experienced professionals who are passionate about creating a vibrant Jewish community and seeing AJFN help build the next generation through the creation of many more miracle babies. Click here for more: https://www.ajfn.org.au//welcome-to-our-new-ajfn-team-mem/

12.01.2022 Our Chai Partner IVFAustralia have just launched 'Before Baby' - a lovingly curated e-magazine. There are four guides over four weeks, with helpful and insightful info detailing fertility, food, fitness and mindfulness... straight from the experts direct to your inbox 'Before Baby' has been designed to help you feel confident to conquer your fertility goals in 2021 Visit https://www.ivf.com.au/beforebaby and sign up now!

11.01.2022 It's okay if this time of year is hard for you. It's okay to feel sad. It's okay to feel angry.... It's okay to feel jealous. It's okay to feel helpless. Just don't feel alone, we are here for you. Reach out to AJFN if you need financial help, information or just to talk to someone who knows what you're going through.

10.01.2022 AMAZING! THANK YOU We are totally blown away by your support and generosity! We smashed our initial goal of $150,000 and finished up with over $320,000! A sincere and heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped us realise our goal and help the 27 couples in our community who need our support. ... We haven't just helped 27 couples - we've raised awareness and provided comfort to countless others by talking publicly and openly about infertility. Remember, AJFN is here for you and thanks to our generous supporters we hope to help any Jewish couple who may need our support going forward. To our dedicated volunteers, event speakers, event attendees, film team, Miracle Matchers, sponsors and donors, we couldn't have done this without each and every one of you. A BIG thank you from us, together we WILL create miracles and build the next generation. Genea IVFAustralia PACIFIC Bondi Beach 1st Street Financial Adora Fertility Kerry Gonski Terri Dinner Lederer Loren Finger Marshmellow. Virtual Graffiti, Inc. City Fertility Horizon - Residential & Commercial Builders Gleneagle Securities Adam Dostalek Sandra Smorgon Kate Samowitz Shterny Dadon Tanya Keyser Gabbie Budai Lara Volpe Lara Finkel Garfinkel Candice Stein Lori Snipelisky Levin Lauren Placks Leanne Kawalsky Robert Lederer Amy Friedlander @Jordana Shell Jenna Pinchuck Leigh Goldberg FreightSafe

09.01.2022 While it may feel like everyone is on holidays, the AJFN is still here for you! Our care packs are being delivered to bring comfort, joy and a personal touch. Please reach out at anytime if you need support, or know someone who may appreciate it. We delivered 50 packs in 2020 and plan to extend our outreach and exceed this number in 2021 #ivf #ivfsupport #infertility #infertilitysupport #infertilitywarrior #buildingthenextgeneration #charity #endstigma #creatingmiracles #fertilityawareness #ivfjourney #2021 #carepackage

08.01.2022 You are not alone The AJFN is here to support you and guide you; whether it just be to chat and to listen, to provide helpful resources on your path to parenthood or in the form of financial assistance The infertility journey is a rollercoaster and no one has to travel it alone. If you or a couple you know could benefit from a little extra love, care or support please reach out - [email protected] ... *Names have been changed for privacy reasons. #ivf #ivfsupport #infertility #infertilitysupport #infertilitywarrior #buildingthenextgeneration #charity #endstigma #creatingmiracles #fertilityawareness #ivfjourney #testimonial

08.01.2022 COVID-19 & Fertility Treatment FAQs (information care of three of our wonderful Corporate Partners; IVFAustralia , Genea and Fertility First Can I start treatment now? The first step is to meet with your fertility specialist who will guide you on the best approach to starting fertility treatment. If IVF is the right approach for you (and this is not always the case) your specialist will help get you started. ... Are clinics safe to visit? Clinics have introduced increased infection control and hygiene measures to ensure that clinics are as safe as possible, including: * Enforcement of social distancing rules in clinics and laboratories * Protective equipment for staff and doctors * Cleaning of consult rooms following every patient * Temperature checks for everyone entering the facilities * The continuation of Zoom and tele-consults where appropriate Does COVID-19 affect pregnancies? Current research on COVID-19 and its effects on fertility is limited. However, the results are reassuring with no evidence of mother-to-baby transmission during pregnancy. The available evidence does not suggest any serious consequences for fetal development, newborn babies, or women in pregnancy. IVF Australia's advice is low-risk patients going through assisted reproduction (such as IVF) are unlikely to be at any higher risk of complications than anyone else in the population. Can COVID affect my embryos in the lab? Our embryos are incubated in sterile protected continuous time lapse incubators. As a result, they are not exposed to the risk of droplet spread at any time of their incubation period in the laboratory. For any other queries, please consult your fertility specialist.

08.01.2022 THANK YOU! What a year it's been! The AJFN is truly grateful to everyone who has supported us this year with donations, sponsorship, volunteering their time and expertise, being part of the conversation and working to break the stigma around infertility in our community and beyond. Wishing you all a safe and restful holiday and we look forward to creating more miracles together in 2021.

07.01.2022 As the end of 2020 draws near, these words ring truer than ever. "Hope is being able to see the light despite all the darkness". For the world and for so many couples, this year has been shadowed in darkness but there is light and it's important to not give up hope. 2021 is a new year and with a new chapter comes renewed hope. Remember, we are here to support you on your journey and help you see the light no matter where you're at. You are not alone, we are here for you. Love team AJFN x #ivf #ivfsupport #infertility #infertilitysupport #infertilitywarrior #buildingthenextgeneration #charity #endstigma #creatingmiracles #fertilityawareness #ivfjourney #2020 #hope #light

06.01.2022 Every day in Australia, around 40 IVF babies are born. Genea believes these beautiful IVF bubs deserve to have their story told, a new story of where babies come from. So they wrote a book for them - Where Babies Come From. "Because IVF's super-duper common. It helps parents all the time. Their babies turn out perfectly, no second noses or blue slime." You can pre-order the Where Babies Come From book or download a soft copy: https://www.genea.com.au/thebook Congratulations @Genea on this wonderful book, we loved receiving our copy, and we know that it will go a long way to #breakingthestigma around infertility and IVF.

06.01.2022 While 2020 has been a year of tremendous trials and unprecedented hardship, it has also shown us some of the best examples of humanity, community and resilience. AJFN has much to be thankful for as we close out this year. COVID changed life as we know it for everyone in the world. It added another degree of difficulty for couples undergoing fertility treatments. Applications for financial assistance and emotional support increased by 190%. ... We were able to address this need with added financial aid and our Peer Support Program which matches couples with mentors who provide emotional support, psychologist referrals and Shabbat dinner deliveries.

06.01.2022 When you donate to AJFN, you're giving so much more than money...you're giving hope and strength to couples who may be on the verge of the heartbreaking decision to relinquish their dream of trying to have a baby of their own just because they cannot afford it. You're giving the most precious gift - the chance to create LIFE! The Talmud says that to save one life is to save the world entire, so how incredible to create a life, we're creating miracles, entire worlds.... Donate now - www.ajfnmiracles.com.au

05.01.2022 It is a milestone to share this with you all, 1 in 20 babies in Australia are now born through IVF. We are aware that the need for fertility support is becoming more prevalent. At the AJFN we are here to provide support to couples in our community who need it. If you could benefit from our support, please DM or email. We are here to help

03.01.2022 If you're on a fertility journey or about to start seeing a fertility specialist, why not check out this podcast: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/get-me-pregnant/ The podcast describes itself as "Your no-BS guide to assisted fertility. A podcast that takes you through everything you need to know about assisted fertility including IVF, IUI, sperm and egg donation, surrogacy, and egg freezing. Hosted by Leigh Campbell and Rachel Corbett." And remember AJFN is here to support you every step of your journey too

03.01.2022 Fathers Day can be a challenging day in the calendar for couples on a fertility journey or struggling to conceive . We are always here to offer support - in whatever way you need it. Our Peer Support Ambassadors have walked the same road and can truly empathise - please get in touch if you would like to be connected to one of them for a confidential chat. We're not sure who needs to see this today but if it's you, we're sending thoughts and strength and we're here for you, always.

02.01.2022 For all of us life is busy! Sometimes, we need to forget the test, the interview, the lunch date, the meeting, the family dinner, the soccer game or the grocery run. Sometimes, we need to give ourselves permission to just stop and take care of 'us' Here are our tried and tested top five self care tips:... Ask for a helping hand - you might reach out to a trusted friend who can listen, or someone who’s experienced their own fertility journey who can understand a little better. Our AJFN Peer Support Ambassadors are here to chat and provide support with love and compassion. Meditation / Mindfulness - even if you have never done anything like this before, starting small can provide great benefits and there are some wonderful websites and apps to help you along the way. Try - Ten Percent Happier or Headspace or Calm Practice gratitude - you can start small... try keeping a gratitude journal or make a gratitude board, giving thanks to at least one thing each day. Be selfish - do one thing today just because it makes you happy. Advocate for yourself - on the days that just feel too hard, honour your process. If something feels really difficult, like going to a baby shower or engaging in a social interaction that is triggering then don't go. Perhaps you could share your feelings and vulnerability with someone that feels safe. Sharing can help too. How do you take care of yourself? We would love to hear!

01.01.2022 There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside of you Maya Angelou The AJFN believes that no one should ever feel or be alone on their fertility journey. That's why we have a dedicated team of Peer Support Ambassadors, all of whom have walked their own fertility paths, there for you whenever you need. Through our work, we hope we can ease the burden and ensure your story is not untold and your agony less overwhelming. If you know someone who may benefit from our support, please share this post with them privately via Facebook Messenger.

01.01.2022 "For many, the High Holiday season is highly stressful and deeply emotional. During my own fertility journey, this season brought up many feelingspretty much everything from hope to despair. One moment in particular that always has an effect on me is the reading of the story of Hannah on Rosh Hashana. Early on in my journey, I found that story comforting; seeing another woman’s suffering in her struggle to conceive and having her prayers answered resonated with me and gave ...me hope. But, as the years passed and my prayers were not answered, hearing the story of Hannah no longer served as a comfort but rather began to cause me greater pain. One year, as I was in synagogue and I knew the story of Hannah was approaching, I felt my heart start to race and my cheeks starts to flush. I knew the tears were about to fall. I was not looking to be reminded of my fertility struggle and did not want to hear about Hannah and her happily-ever-after tale. So I did what I felt like was the only appropriate choice I bolted out of synagogue before I could even hear the first line of the story being read and went to cry and pull myself together in the bathroom. I could not allow those tears to fall in synagogue, in public, without the shelter of the bathroom stall door to protect me...." Read the full blog here: https://weareuprooted.org/hiding-from-hannah/ - this heartfelt story really resonated with us and we wanted to share it in case it brings a nod of understanding and familiarity to you too. You are not alone this Rosh Hashana and the AJFN is here for you now and throughout the year x