Sperm bank kids call for an end to the program that gave them life | 60 Minutes Australia

Subscribe here: Full Episodes: | Sperm Bank Babies (2004) Back in the 70s it was seen as a noble community service, giving real hope to infertile couples. Sperm donors, mostly young men, mostly students who did their bit to help create happy families. And in Australia alone, an estimated 10,000 babies were born, thanks to this artificial insemination program. A happy ending you’d think. But no, those babies have grown up and many are disenchanted. Some are desperate to trace their biological fathers. And some feel so cheated, they want the whole program stopped to prevent any more children being born this way. WATCH more of 60 Minutes Australia: LIKE 60 Minutes Australia on Facebook: FOLLOW 60 Minutes Australia on Twitter: FOLLOW 60 Minutes Australia on Instagram: For forty years, 60 Minutes have been telling Australians the world’s greatest stories. Tales that changed history, our nation and our lives. Reporters Liz Hayes, Tom Steinfort, Tara Brown, Liam Bartlett and Sarah Abo look past the headlines because there is always a bigger picture. Sundays are for 60 Minutes. #60MinutesAustralia