Hunter Genetics is comprised of 3 services: General, Family Cancer Service and GOLD (Genetics Of Learning Disability).

The General Service provides investigation, counselling and management of genetic conditions in relation to children and adults, as well as pre-natal genetic counselling.

Speciality services are listed below. Main clinic is at Waratah with outreach clinics conducted at Taree, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Lismore/Tweed, New England, Dubbo, Muswellbrook and Broken Hill.

Speciality clinics and services

Family Cancer Service
Investigation, counselling and management for individuals who are at risk for cancer by virtue of their family history.

The GOLD Service (Genetics Of Learning Disability)
State-wide service to individuals and families with fragile X syndrome and other known and unknown X-linked conditions that cause learning disabilities.

Huntington Disease Service
Social work support, genetic counselling and a liaison psychiatrist provide psychiatric support, including a monthly clinic to manage emotional and behavioural effects associated with Huntington Disease.

Prenatal Diagnosis Clinic
Multidisciplinary clinic in conjunction with Maternal Fetal Medicine Unit and other relevant specialities at John Hunter Hospital every Thursday morning to discuss ultrasound findings, family history and genetic counselling.

Cystic Fibrosis Clinic
Held at John Hunter Children’s Hospital every Tuesday morning with genetic counsellor in attendance as required. New diagnoses of cystic fibrosis are seen along with Paediatric Respiratory Specialists, Paediatric Respiratory Nurses and Cystic Fibrosis Social Worker. Genetic Counselling is offered.

Metabolic Clinic
Outreach clinic of the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, provided at Hunter Genetics twice a year for patients with metabolic disorders, such as PKU, homocystinuria and galactosaemia.