The two infertility-related functions of the National Perinatal Statistics Unit (NPSU) are to monitor the perinatal outcomes of assisted reproduction and assess the effectiveness of treatment.

The NPSU and Reproductive Technology Accreditation Committee (RTAC) data collection procedures have been reviewed by a working group chaired by DR Peter Illingworth of the Department of Reproductive Medicine at Westmead Hospital.

The objective is to establish a single data collection process that will fulfill the purposes of both the NPSU and RTAC.

PDF files on this site provide information on the new system of data collection. Further information will be placed on the site as it becomes available.

A research officer will be appointed to move around the country assisting units in the installation of software and understanding of the new procedures. The existing and new reporting systems will overlap by 12 months to avoid disruption.

For further information or details of the published Assisted Reproduction Technology series reports see www.npsu.unsw.edu.au