HGSA Code of Ethics
Clinical Genetics Services Framework
WISN Template referred to in Clinical Genetics Service Framework
Glossary of Terms
Genetic Testing and Personal Insurance Products in Australia
Online or Direct to Consumer Genomics Testing
Predictive and Pre-symptomatic Genetic Testing in Adults and Children
Use of Human Genetic and Genomics Information in Healthcare Settings
Core Capabilities in Genetics & Genomics for Medical Graduates
Professional Practice Guidelines for Diversity and Inclusion
Statement regarding access to termination of pregnancy (abortion) - Published 19 November 2024
The responsible use of artificial intelligence by the human genomics workforce
Mandatory SRY Gene Testing in Athletes Competing in the Female Category
Guidelines for reproductive genetic carrier screening for cystic fibrosis, fragile X syndrome and spinal muscular atrophy
Guideline for Newborn Screening in Spinal Muscular Atrophy in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand
Use of Polygenic Scores in Clinical Practice and Population Health
COSA/HGSA Position Statement on Universal tumour screening for evidence of mismatch repair deficiency: a national strategy to identify people with Lynch Syndrome
HGSA/ RANZCOG Prenatal screening and diagnosis of chromosomal and genetic abnormalities in the fetus in pregnancy C-Obs 59
HGSA/ RANZCOG Prenatal assessment of fetal structural conditions C-Obs 60
Newborn Screening Panels - Counting Conditions and Summary of Conditions Screened by Programme
Supplemental Online (Direct to Consumer) DNA Newborn Screening Tests -Withdrawn and merged to Online or Direct to Consumer Genomics Testing
The role of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) testing for personalised breast cancer risk prediction.- currently under review, 2013 document withdrawn.
Guidelines for PRNP genetic testing
Genetic Carrier Testing for Recessive Conditions
Retention, Storage and Use of Sample Cards from Newborn Screening Programs - archived
Rapid Genomic Testing in Critically Ill Patients with Genetic Conditions - HGSA Full Position Statement
Rapid Genomic Testing in Critically Ill Patients with Genetic Conditions - European Journal of Human Genetics Publication
HGSA Position Statement on X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) Newborn Screening
Guidelines for Requesting Medical Human Genetic Testing
RANZCOG policy on Genetic Carrier Screening
AACB Australasian Guidelines for Sweat Testing
Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) International Guidelines
GC01 Scope of Practice for Genetic Counsellors
GC02 Code of Conduct for Genetic Counsellors
GC03 Mandatory Declarations for Registered Genetic Counsellors
GC04 HGSA Professional Concerns and Complaints Policy for Genetic Counsellors
GC05 Professional Standards for Genetic Counsellors
GC06 Professional Registration Requirements for Genetic Counsellors
GC07 Continuing Professional Development for Genetic Counsellors
GC08 English Language Requirements for Genetic Counsellors
GC09 Professional Insurance for Genetic Counsellors
GC10 Recency of Practice for Genetic Counsellors
GC11 Resumption of Practice for Genetic Counsellors
GC12 Course Accreditation for Masters of Genetic Counselling Programs
Clinical Certification Policy for Genetic Counsellors - See also Alert from BOC regarding use of AI in Certification Submission
Supervision Policy for Genetic Counsellors
ASGC Social Media Policy
Human Genetics / Genomics Education
HGSA Endorsement Policy
ASHG position statements - Human Germline Genome Editing
Position statement from the International Society for Prenatal Diagnosis on the use of non‐invasive prenatal testing for the detection of fetal chromosomal conditions in singleton pregnancies
BSGM & ESHG joint statement: BSGM & ESHG condemn attempts to resurrect discredited race science and promote the pseudoscience of eugenics
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