Origin Archives

Evie Lucas

Estimates exist of 60,000+ donor conceived Australians & majority still don’t even know that they’re donor conceived. Origin Archives are resources for donor conceived Australians & a record of donor conceived people searching for their genetic identity, truth & transparency in an ever expanding for profit industry. Origin Archives is a place to keep a record of our lives, uncover our histories, tell our stories & unfold our futures.

Episodes

  1. Jun 30

    Episode 3: Amy Tam & NSW before the retrospective removal of donor anonymity

    In this episode of Origin Archives, I speak to Amy Tam A donor conceived person from Sydney, growing up with a solo mum family structure Amy is a highly creative person and amongst exploring her areas of interest she has shared her experience of being donor conceived on the podcast Secrets we Keep By any Means: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/secrets-we-keep/episode/by-any-means--episode-1--that-infertility-feeling Secrets we keep, By Any Means on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2XJv8Jcw3rjGCfYTbzvGC0?si=30e7aa7cc882436f And the television show SBS insight, on the episode called DNA Secrets: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/hi/watch/1785950275564 ABC news segment with Jake Lapham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f963Nfx6LqYFB Groups mentioned: Worldwide FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wearedonorconceived/ Australian Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ADCPN/ Of course, all these links and more are available at https://www.evielucas.com/originarchives For Documentaries, podcasts, state based donor conception registers and DNA testing information

  2. Trailer

    Origin Archives Trailer

    It’s unknown to this day but with estimates of upwards of 60,000 - 90,000 donor conceived Australians being created since the 1940s it seems that the majority of us still don’t even know that we're donor conceived.  (60,000-90,000 donor conceived Australians statistics from the 2010 senate inquiry into donor conception - there would likely be many more now) Origin Archives are resources for donor conceived Australians and a record of donor conceived people searching for their genetic identity, truth and transparency in an ever expanding for profit industry. (*1940s records noting donor conception as per VARTAs history of donor conception, Victoria, Australia)

  3. May 31

    Episode 2: Ross Hunter & DC Community

    In this episode of Origin Archives, I speak to Ross HunterRoss had facilitated meetings as part of that support system but also been part of talks for the donor conception organisation and as part of a documentary called Sperm Donors Anonymous: Trailer and scenes of Sperm Donors Anonymous:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acpRXjn1NRA&list=PLU0qzrKexYK0ceCVCwVDnzn-0lTskA483 We're currently communicating with Producers Lisa and Lucy to see how you can watch the Sperm Donors Anonymous Documentary in full. Please follow on social media to be updated on this as we will share this info as soon as we can. Peer Groups Mentioned: Australian donor conceived people's network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1191138000899264 Donor Concieved Australia: https://dca-au-v2.squarespace.com/ Books Mentioned: Inconceivable by Sarah Dingle: https://publishing.hardiegrant.com/en-au/books/brave-new-humans-by-sarah-dingle/9781743796382 Triple Helix by Lauren Burns: https://www.uqp.com.au/books/triple-helix-my-donor-conceived-story Adoption Deception by Penny Mackieson book: https://www.spinifexpress.com.au/shop/p/9781742199740 Origin Archives help section: https://www.evielucas.com/originarchiveshelp

  4. Apr 30

    Episode 1: Lyndal Bubke & Queensland's Legislation

    Lyndal Bubke is a donor conceived person from Queensland who has made some significant discoveries through DNA testing. This has then led her to advocacy and the recent legislation changes that will see Queensland become another Australian State to retrospectively remove donor anonymity and only now in 2026 put legal family limits in place, making this a ten family limit per donor. Lyndal has been part of news media around this when the legislation was passing but has also been part of A Current Affair in 2025 when news broke of Monash IVF embryo mix ups. It’s possible that you have or may see more from Lyndal as the Queensland donor conception register becomes established. Resources that Lyndal Mentions in the Episode:Book: Brave New Humans by Sarah Dingle - https://publishing.hardiegrant.com/en-au/books/brave-new-humans-by-sarah-dingle/9781743796382 Donor Conceived Australia - Peak body for donor conceived people in Australia - https://dca-au-v2.squarespace.com/ Lyndal’s Media Newspaper Article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/07/donor-59-sperm-donation-children-find-father The Project: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1351879482553327 A Current Affair: https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/woman-who-discovered-she-has-77-siblings-calls-for-sperm-donor-regulations/02963c47-b0ef-44e0-89ca-e432b11eed5d Queensland Donor Conception Register:https://www.qld.gov.au/family/births/donor-conception-information-registerOn this page above there is a link to register your interest for the Donor conception register: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=IqY-WF2X70uh0NH5wTn4s2fBxgK9xHZPuj-5er4aUvpUOVQ2UkZVR1FVM0JMTVFWV0tONk1XOUwxQS4u&route=shorturl You can also email: dciregister@justice.qld.gov.au or art@health.ald.gov.au or email both addresses and also complete the registration! (That’s what I would do so they know I’m serious and they can’t ignore my requests!) These and more resources are available at: https://www.evielucas.com/originarchives

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Estimates exist of 60,000+ donor conceived Australians & majority still don’t even know that they’re donor conceived. Origin Archives are resources for donor conceived Australians & a record of donor conceived people searching for their genetic identity, truth & transparency in an ever expanding for profit industry. Origin Archives is a place to keep a record of our lives, uncover our histories, tell our stories & unfold our futures.

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  • Creator
    Evie Lucas
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Evie Lucas
  • Show Website
    Origin Archives