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Genetic Counselling Service

The genetic counselling service is a joint service between the Royal Women's Hospital and Genetic Health Services Victoria. We provide genetic counselling, professional support through education and training of professionals, and community education.



The key activities of the service are:
  • providing expert advice, information and counselling regarding prenatal screening and testing
  • genetic counselling regarding genetic disorders including Thalassemia
  • counselling for possible teratogenic exposures during pregnancy
  • expert genetic counselling and diagnosis within the Fetal Management Unit
  • genetic diagnoses of suspected syndromes in newborns
  • bereavement support for individuals and families through the SADFA support group.

Unit Head/Director: Susan Fawcett

How to refer


Women can self refer
Self Referral
Referral letter
Teams and departments at the Women’s
Other medical specialists and allied health


Hours and days of service operation


Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm

Please bring to the appointment:


  • Referral letter
  • Test results/Imaging
  • Medicare Card
  • Blood group card
  • List of medications.

Location and contact details


Service Contact: Susan Fawcett
Phone: (03) 8345 2180
Fax: (03) 8345 2179
Email: Genetic Counselling
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