Conduct of Examinations held by HGSA
Certification in Biochemical Genetics
A Biochemical Geneticist is a science or medical graduate who has undergone an approved training program and has been assessed by the HGSA Biochemical Genetics Board of Censors as having reached a satisfactory standard in knowledge and understanding of laboratory biochemical procedures, interpretation of results, diagnosis, reporting and management.
Cancer CPD Project Update JUNE 2007
Since the start of Phase II in February 2007, the Cancer Care Professional Development Project has made good progress on: development of a national cancer care continuing professional development (CPD) framework; engagement of CanNET demonstration sites (see below); and the web based information hub feasibility study.
Directory of Genetic Support Groups and Community Organisations
DNA Testing Laboratories
This PDF document details those laboratories notified to the HGSA, which offer diagnostic testing of genetic disorders at the DNA level. You may also view this information online in our Resources section.
Pioneers in Medical Genetics
Many of the professionals who have made significant contributions to the development of medical genetics in Australia were not geneticists but others who took an interest in the genetic aspects of their specialties. These contributions may have been to specific areas or more generally. Cliff Judge made a single seminal contribution to the rediscovery of fragile X syndrome, but his interests in and contributions to genetics were much wider than this.
The history and development of the Human Genetics Society of Australasia
The Human Genetics Society of Australasia is a vibrant professional society with more than 900 members that promotes and regulates the practice of human and medical genetics in Australia and New Zealand.
Become a member
Read how to become a member of the HGSA and download the application form.
Fundraising
Parental Consent to the Paternity Testing of Children For Non-Clinical Purposes
The HGSA recommends that consent from both parents should be obtained in paternity testing of children.
Prenatal Diagnosis
Developing New Policies
Presymptomatic and Predictive Testing for Genetic Disorders
Presymptomatic and predictive testing refers to a test performed on a person with a family history of a heritable disorder and who lacks symptoms or signs of the disorder with the objective being to determine whether the person has inherited the mutation responsible.
Direct to Consumer Genetic Testing
Structure of Clinical Genetics Units in Australia
Prioritising Genetic Tests
Core capabilities in genetics for medical graduates
Every physician in the 21st century needs to have a practising knowledge of the principles of human genetics and their application to a wide variety of clinical settings
HGSA Constitution
View the objectives of the society and download the Constitution.
