NSW Health is working with commonwealth, state and territory governments to harness the potential benefits of genomics for all Australians. Together we will strengthen stakeholder collaborations across jurisdictions to foster consistency.
The National Model of Consent for Clinical Genomic Testing has been developed by NSW Ministry of Health on behalf of the Australian Health Minister’s Advisory Council (AHMAC) Project Reference Group on Health Genomics.
The model includes:
Genomics Our Way: Precision Medicine Explained is an animated video describing what precision medicine is, and how genomics can help improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The resource was produced by the Australian Alliance for Indigenous Genomics (ALIGN) and funded by NSW Health. Grounded in co-design, it reflects community perspectives, priorities, and leadership.
Additional resources for community, health professionals, and researchers are available on the ALIGN website.
The paper Paediatric genomic testing: Navigating Medicare rebatable genomic testing represents the collaborative efforts of NSW Health and national subject matter experts to guide paediatricians through the process of genomic testing, including choosing the right test, consent, and understanding outcomes of testing.
