Alisha Burns on Today Extra: The Rise of Solo Mothers by Choice in Australia
Solo Mum Society founder Alisha Burns joined Today Extra live from Melbourne on 24 June 2024 to talk about one of Australia’s fastest-growing family trends: women choosing to have children on their own.
Alisha shared her own story of becoming a solo mum by choice at 38, conceiving her daughter through IVF and an clinic recruited unknown/ID release sperm donor. She also explained why she founded Solo Mum Society, a community connecting solo mums and their donor-conceived kids across Australia and New Zealand.
What we covered
Why more women are going it alone. The segment noted a 50% rise in people accessing donor sperm.
Choosing a donor, including the different types of donors available in Australia.
What to weigh up first: fertility status, financial situation and support network.
Why other women’s stories matter. Hearing from women who’ve walked this path can help inform your own decision.
Community. Solo motherhood doesn’t mean doing it alone.
“You can find true love at any age, but becoming a mum has a very definite time limit.”
— Alisha Burns, Today Extra
Video courtesy of Today Extra, Nine Network.
Considering solo motherhood?
If you’re weighing up whether solo motherhood is right for you, start with our free Decision Starter. You can also hear more real stories on the No Need for Prince Charming podcast.
Media enquiries: Alisha is available for TV, radio, print and podcast commentary on solo motherhood, donor conception and modern families. Contact Alisha