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The Human Genetics Society of Australasia was formed in 1977 to provide a forum for the various disciplines represented under the title of Human Genetics.

The body of the membership consists of ordinary members who are defined as those who hold a recognised qualification in a discipline relevant to Human Genetics and are employed in a position appropriate to this discipline, whether it be as a teacher, clinician, laboratory scientist, counsellor or in pure research. Membership is also open to not for profit organisations with a professional interest in the Society activities.

 

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Consultation on use of genetic testing results in life insurance underwriting 12/12/2023 The Government is consulting on options to address genetic discrimination in life insurance.
Changes to Membership Fees for 2024-25 11/12/2023 Increased membership fees apply from 1st January 2024
EOI-Pathology Tests Explained – Discipline Editor 11/12/2023 Pathology Tests Explained (PTEX) is seeking appropriately qualified scientists and pathologists to be discipline editors and part of the editorial board for the new website, which will be chaired by the Editor-in-Chief, Dr John Beilby.
Christmas-New Year Office Closure 6/12/2023 The HGSA Office will be closed from Friday 22nd December 2023 and re-open on Monday 8th January 2024.
EOI – Education, Ethics & Social Issues Committee (EESIC) members 4/12/2023 Several HGSA Education, Ethics and Social Issues Committee (EESIC) members will rotate off the Committee at the end of 2023. We’re therefore seeking new members with expertise across education, ethics and/or social issues.
Genomics in Focus webinar series 4/12/2023 The Centre for Genetics Education is producing the Genomics in Focus webinar series, aimed at upskilling non-genetics-trained healthcare professionals in the delivery of genomic healthcare. This series includes six specialty webinars that will take p
New support coming to primary care for genetic testing 29/11/2023 The HGSA is a partner with The Australian Institute of Health Innovation in a Medical Research Future Fund Genomics Health Futures Mission for a three-year project to embed genomics into primary care.
Parliamentary Event 27/11/2023 The Genetic Counsellor Awareness Day Parliamentary Event held on the 14th November was a great success. A detailed report will be available soon but in the meantime, here are a few images from the day.

The HGSA would like to acknowledge our corporate members who support our educational activities.