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30 Aug 2024... The Centre for Population Genomics  has developed new participant information and educational resources, tailored specifically for engaging diverse communities in genomic research. These materials aim to break down cultural and language barriers so that many community members can boost participation.   Built with guidance from multicultural advisors and in collaboration with community members and expert translators, these resources are now freely available under a Creative Commons license. These will be available through an interactive text compilation tool in the next few months.

07 Feb 2025... Sickle cell disease is a blood disorder affecting haemoglobin production. Haemoglobin is a protein in the blood that carries oxygen around our bodies. Sickle cell disease is passed from parent to child in genes.

01 Aug 2019... You have been given this factsheet because your baby has been born with genitals that look a bit different (atypical). These genital differences are sometimes referred to as 'intersex variations', 'differences of sex development' or 'variations in sex characteristics'. This fact sheet provides information for families to fully understand the issues and risks associated with your child's specific intersex variation in order to make informed decisions about their best care and treatment.

01 Aug 2019... You have been given this fact sheet because your baby or child has been diagnosed as having a variation in sex characteristics. This means your child was born with naturally occurring characteristics that do not fit the typical definitions for male or female bodies. These differences are also sometimes referred to as 'intersex variations', 'differences of sex development' or 'conditions associated with reproductive development'. Different people prefer different terms.

29 Jan 2025... Around 1 in 20 people worldwide are thought to have inherited an altered globin gene, which they could pass on to their children. This may potentially result in a genetic blood disorder, affecting haemoglobin production. Haemoglobin is a protein in the blood that carries oxygen around our bodies. These inherited blood disorders are passed from parent to child in genes.  If you are a carrier of an altered globin gene, your partner must have a blood test to determine his or her carrier status.

18 Jun 2012... Haemoglobin E (HbE) is a common inherited condition caused by the production of an abnormal haemoglobin protein.

23 Sep 2023... Beta thalassaemia minor is a genetic condition that doesn’t affect your health, but can impact your children if both parents carry it. Testing is important for family planning. It’s more common in people from Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Asian backgrounds. A simple blood test through your doctor can confirm it.

24 Jan 2025... Thalassaemia is a group of blood disorders affecting haemoglobin production. Haemoglobin is a protein in the blood that carries oxygen around our bodies. Thalassaemia is passed from parent to child in genes.

01 Sep 2016... Genetic Alliance (GA) brochure describing what is a genetic condition and detailing the services we provide. Our aim is to facilitate support for those affected directly or indirectly by genetic conditions throughout Australasia. GA provide peer support to families and individuals affected by a genetic condition.

14 Nov 2022... This resource answers some commonly asked questions about rare and genetic diseases. What are rare diseases? Living with rare diseases Ways that you can support people with rare diseases How can I tell if I'm a carrier of a rare disease?