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This is the official homepage of the Australasian Society of Genetic Counsellors (ASGC), which represents over 400 members across Australia and New Zealand. We are a special interest group of the Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA). The ASGC represents those providing genetic counselling or members of the HGSA working in related areas. The majority of the members are either training as or are certified genetic counsellors.

This site is provided for both our members and the public. Feel free to contact the Australasian Society of Genetic Counsellors if you have any questions.

The Australasian Society of Genetic Counsellors (ASGC), the genetic counsellors' Special Interest Group of the HGSA, is a member of Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA). https://ahpa.com.au/allied-health-professions/genetic-counselling/.

 

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HGSA News

  

Linguistic Validation Project for families living with haemophilia

Posted on 18/09/2024
Can you assist in the recruitment of families living with haemophilia for a linguistic validation project.
  

Public consultation on the proposed amendments to the Gene Technology Act 2000

Posted on 16/09/2024
You are invited to provide feedback on the Exposure Draft of the Gene Technology Amendment Bill 2024 which will implement recommendations of the Third Review (the Review) of the National Gene Technology Scheme (the Scheme).
  

EOI: Clinical Genetics Special Issue - JPCH

Posted on 16/09/2024
We invite Expressions of Interest from those in paediatric general, paediatric cancer, and inborn errors of metabolism, as well as articles from trainees and genetic counsellors for the JPCH journal.
  

Press Release: HGSA welcomes Government announcement to ban genetic discrimination

Posted on 12/09/2024
Read the HGSA Press Release on the Australian Government’s announcement to ban genetic discrimination in life insurance.
  

Australian Government bans genetic discrimination in life insurance: A big win for preventive health

Posted on 11/09/2024
The HGSA is delighted that the Australian Government will move to implement a total legislative ban on the use of genetic test results in life insurance.
  

Rare Disease Project ECHO® is back!

Posted on 10/09/2024
Register now for the monthly webinars featuring expert presentations and lively audience discussion.