WHAT IS GENETIC COUNSELLING?
Genetic counselling provides information and support to a wide range of individuals and families who are affected by, or at risk for a genetic disorder.
REPRODUCTIVE GENETICS
CANCER GENETICS
PAEDIATRIC GENETICS
ADULT GENETICS
PROACTIVE HEALTH SCREENING PERSONALISED MEDICINE
SUPPORT FOR HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS AND SERVICES
SERVICES
REPRODUCTIVE GENETICS
PRECONCEPTION
- Carrier Screening
For couples and prospective parents wanting to learn more about their risk of passing on a genetic condition and exploring their reproductive options - Family history
For individuals who are affected by a genetic condition or have a family member with a known genetic condition - Enhancing Pregnancy Health
Utilising preconception genetic diagnostic and screening tools such as PGT-M, PGT-A and PGT-SR, in conjunction with IVF to assess and optimise embryo health before conception
PREGNANCY
- Comprehensive information and testing guidance
Includes information dissemination, risk assessment, and interpretation of genetic screening and testing options such as NIPT, first-trimester screening, CVS, and amniocentesis - Genetic screening and testing
During ongoing pregnancies for individuals with pre-existing genetic risk factors (e.g. a personal or family history of a genetic condition, advanced maternal age) or those with identified genetic risks (e.g. a potential genetic risk has been identified during a routine screen, or a pregnancy may have been exposed to a potentially harmful maternal or environmental factor
SUPPORT AFTER PREGNANCY LOSS
For couples seeking genetic counselling following a pregnancy loss or multiple pregnancy losses, especially when further testing is recommended to identify potential underlying genetic causes.
CANCER GENETICS
- Personalised risk assessments
Tailored risk evaluations and facilitation of genetic testing for hereditary cancer syndromes - Family & personal history analysis
In-depth assessment of personal and family medical histories to assess the likelihood of hereditary cancer - Diagnostic & predictive testing
PAEDIATRIC GENETICS
- Confirmed or suspected genetic conditions and rare syndromes
Support for understanding and coping with diagnosed genetic conditions, rare syndromes, and birth defects - Newborn screening
Information and interpretation of results - Information on risks and testing options
Helping individuals and families comprehend the risks and available testing options for other children or future pregnancies
ADULT GENETICS
- Understanding genetic diagnoses
Assisting individuals in comprehending new or existing personal or family genetic conditions. These may include late-onset neurological conditions, visual impairment, retinal disorders, cardiac conditions, dementia, and hypercholesterolemia
PROACTIVE HEALTH SCREENING / PERSONALISED MEDICINE
- Proactive health screening through genetic testing involves analysing an individual’s DNA to identify potential health risks and genetic predispositions. This approach assists individuals in making informed lifestyle choices and tailoring their medical care to prevent and manage health conditions more effectively
- Genetic counselling can assist by providing information before and after testing on the benefits, utility, limitations, and complexity around this testing
SUPPORT FOR HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS AND SERVICES
- Talks, training and services for healthcare practitioners and companies seeking genetic counselling support or information