Start IVF treatment

To obtain your police record check, download the application form and follow the instructions provided. You will need to complete one for you and another for your partner (if applicable).

Specific instructions for completing the form

• In section A, tick “National name check”
• In section D, tick “No”
• In Section E, tick “Other” and type “IVF APPLICANT” in the box below

You should receive your police record check in the mail within 4 to 6 weeks.

To obtain your CPOC, download the application form and follow the instructions provided. You will need to complete one for you and another for your partner (if applicable). Note: do not print the form.

Specific instructions for completing the form

• Fill out every section on the form by typing directly into the form while it’s open on your computer
• Select “Newlife IVF” from the list when asked “From which IVF clinic are you seeking treatment?”
• Save your completed form, using your name as the document title (e.g. Mary Smith.pdf), then email to Newlife IVF.

You should receive your CPOC within one week of submitting your application. The Newlife IVF team will contact you by email once we receive it.

A compulsory session with one of our counsellors is required before starting IVF treatment. Both partners (if applicable) must attend this meeting. At this appointment you will meet with an experienced IVF counsellor to discuss your upcoming treatment. While this is a compulsory step in Victoria, we also like to spend some time with you upfront to help us identify how we can best support you during your treatment journey.  Your counsellor will also check that your Police Record checks and CPOCs have been completed.

At this meeting, you will meet with our patient finance manager who will explain in detail the fees associated with IVF treatment. She will also explain what private health insurance and Medicare rebates you may be eligible for, and the type and timing of payments.

This is when you will meet with your Newlife IVF fertility nurse. Your fertility nurse will be your primary contact during your treatment. However, our nurses work as a team, so you will meet others during your treatment as well.

During this appointment, your fertility nurse will prepare you fully for your Newlife journey. She will orientate you to our clinic and explain important aspects of your treatment, such as when to take your medications and how to administer them, and what day/time to have your blood tests. She will also introduce you to the BabySentry portal.

The BabySentry portal is a modern patient communication system that allows you to schedule appointments, view results, and  synchronise and view your treatment cycles with Newlife IVF. It can be accessed on any computer or smartphone browser.

Following this meeting, your fertility nurse will advise if you require any further appointments with your fertility specialist prior to commencing treatment. Of course, if you would like to have another appointment with your specialist before starting treatment, you are very welcome to arrange this and can do so via our appointments page or by calling your fertility specialist’s rooms.