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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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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.
  

FaceMatch Update: Consortium Participation Now Open

Posted on 30/06/2026
Consortium participation is now open to clinical geneticists and genetic counsellors.
  

Invitation: Interview exploring GCs’ experiences of perceived urgency in clinical practice

Posted on 29/06/2026
You are invited to join our student research study exploring genetic counsellors’ experiences of perceived urgency in clinical practice.
  

Attention AACG: Nigel Clarke Memorial Bursary applications open

Posted on 28/06/2026
Please be reminded that applications for the 2026 Nigel Clarke Memorial Bursary are now open. Applications will be accepted until COB on Friday, 3 July 2026.
  

Research Opportunity: Assessing Attitudes Toward the use of Gen-AI in Allied Health Care Settings

Posted on 23/06/2026
Our research team, based at the Brain and Mind Centre at The USyd and the UTS, is seeking input from allied health professionals and industry experts to investigate how attitudes toward AI are shaping the future of allied health.