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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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Research opportunity: Perinatal genetic screening for people from migrant and refugee backgrounds

Posted on 17/07/2024
Are you a genetic counsellor, clinical geneticist, or other healthcare provider who has worked in Victoria in the last 10 years?
  

First Nations Cancer Scholarship

Posted on 17/07/2024
The First Nations Cancer Scholarship Program is funded by the Australian Government through Cancer Australia. The scholarship aims to increase the network of Indigenous people who lead and contribute to cancer control, including through research.
  

Cancer SIG Professional Development Grant program

Posted on 10/07/2024
The HGSA COSA Cancer SIG Executive would like to take the opportunity to promote the SIG’s Professional Development Grant program.
  

Save the date - 15th ASMR Victorian Annual Scientific Meeting on 16th October

Posted on 10/07/2024
We are excited to announce that the 15th ASMR Victorian Annual Scientific Meeting will be held on 16th October 2024 at Jasper Hotel located in the heart of Melbourne city.
  

Innovative Therapies and Personalized Medicine for Rare Diseases

Posted on 8/07/2024
This course has been developed in the context of the European Joint Programme for Rare Diseases EJPRD, a programme funded under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, aiming to create an effective rare diseases research.
  

Pacific Master of Genetic Counselling Scholarship

Posted on 5/07/2024
Putahi Manawa are offering a scholarship to address under representation of Pacific health professionals in genetic counselling.