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This is the official homepage of the Australasian Society of Genetic Counsellors (ASGC), which represents over 500 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).

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Upcoming ASGC Events

Upcoming HGSA Events

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ASGC Webinar 14 Jul Please join the ASGC webinar, Implementing the ACT Government Variation in Sex Characteristics (Restricted Medical Treatment) Act 2023, presented by Elissa Jacobs on 14 July 2026 at 11:00 am.Register
Vic Statewide GC meeting hosted by Monash IVF/MUFW 21 Jul The Victorian genetic counselling community is warmly invited to attend the upcoming GC Statewide Meeting, hosted by the Monash IVF/Monash Ultrasound for Women Genetic Counselling team.Register
Cancer Genetics SIG Webinar 23 Jul Join us for the Cancer Genetics SIG Webinar, MET Exon 14 Skipping: From In Silico Prediction to RNA-based Conclusion, presented by Dr Dan Chen, Medical Scientist in the Department of Medical Genomics,...Register

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HGSA News

Initial draft of third edition of NSQHS Standards is coming

Posted on 8/07/2026
In July, the Commission will release the initial draft of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (third edition).

Exploring the Impact of Expanded Genetic Testing Criteria for Breast Cancer on Genetic Services

Posted on 8/07/2026
You are invited to participate in a supervised research project examining the impact of expanding genetic testing criteria for breast cancer across Australia.

Participants invited for research survey on parent-to-child communication about inherited condition

Posted on 8/07/2026
Healthcare professionals are invited to take part in an anonymous online survey exploring perspectives on how parents communicate with children about inherited conditions.

Call for AACG Clinical Cases

Posted on 3/07/2026
This is a call to submit clinical cases for the AACG SIG Day on Saturday, 1st August 2026.

Funding Opportunity for Genetic Counsellors – FAC November 2026. Due with Abstracts close 3 Aug 2026

Posted on 1/07/2026
Recognising that funding can be difficult to secure for genetic counsellors, the FAC organising committee is offering financial support to enable one genetic counsellor from each State to attend the FAC meeting on 25–26 November 2026.

Clinical Genetic Service Lists - Are your details up to date?

Posted on 1/07/2026
The HGSA maintains lists of the Clinical Genetic Services across Australasia. We are asking if members could please check the contact details of their clinic or service, to ensure we have accurate lists.