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Callum Godde

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: First public ivf baby born in aust program milestone - The Untold Story

The first baby has been born through a public fertility program in Australia as authorities call for more sperm and egg donations.

Erin and Anthony welcomed baby Felix into the world on October 17 after he was conceived as part of Victoria's Australian-first public fertility program.

More than 1100 people have been treated since the $120 million initiative began 12 months ago, with a 37 per cent pregnancy rate for patients.

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