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Genetics links
Birth Defects Register - provides information about all infants born in Victoria since 1 January 1982.
Cancer Council Victoria - provides information on the Victorian Family Cancer Genetics Service - a service that offers genetic counselling, genetic testing, medical advice, psychological support and the opportunity to participate in research, to people concerned about their risk of developing cancer due to their family's cancer history.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (USA)- through Genomics Weekly Update provides information about the impact of human genetic research on disease prevention and public health.
Centre for Genetics Education Program (NSW) - is a statewide research, information and education program based at the Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney. The Centre for Genetics Education Program is dedicated to providing current and relevant genetics information for individuals and family members affected by genetic conditions and the professionals who work with them.
The Genetic Support Network of Victoria - facilitates an exchange of information, resources and assistance in order to support existing genetic groups and aid in the development of new groups. It represents the interests and views of people and their families affected by a genetic condition around Victoria to the community, State and Federal Government.
The GeneTests website (USA) - a publicly funded medical genetics information resource developed for physicians, other healthcare providers and researchers, available at no cost to all interested persons.
The Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA) - formed in 1977 to provide a forum for the various disciplines collected under the title of Human Genetics (clinical genetics, cytogenetics, genetic counselling, molecular genetics, biochemical genetics, newborn screening, neurogenetics and cancer genetics).
The Office of Population Health Genomics (WA)- is part of Western Australia Health that translates genomics knowledge into health benefits. It reviews and evaluates gene technology from technical, economic, ethical and legal perspectives; promotes partnerships in health genomics; provides policy advice and public information on genomics; and undertakes social and community research on genomics.
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) - publishes information and guidelines on matters pertaining to genetic services, such as direct to consumer testing, personalised medicine and the operation of genetic registers. It receives expert advice from its Human Genetics Advisory Committee.
The Public Health Genomic Foundation (UK) - provides news and information about advances in genetics and their impact on public health and the prevention of disease. Victorian Clinical Genetic Services (VCGS) - provides clinical and diagnostic genetic services, along with a commitment to research and education. It also has a commitment to promoting choice and supporting advocacy for patients and clients.
