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Join Genetic Alliance Australia and be part of a community supporting awareness, research, advocacy, and care for rare genetic and undiagnosed conditions.

GENETIC ALLIANCE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

MEMBER BENEFITS

Individuals & Families

Becoming a GAA member connects you practical information and opportunities to learn, connect and get involved. Membership is free and open to anyone with a personal connection to a rare genetic or undiagnosed condition.

Membership Benefits 

  • Genetic Health Navigation – Access guidance from our Genetic Health Navigator to help you understand genetic healthcare, navigate services and connect with the right information and supports for your situation.
  • Connection & events – Connect with the rare community through support groups, networks and opportunities to connect with others who share similar experiences.
  • Information & resources – Access information, resources, webinars and workshops to help you better understand genetics, healthcare and living with a rare or genetic condition.
  • Research & advocacy – Contribute your lived experience through research, surveys, consultations, advisory groups and advocacy activities that help improve healthcare, services and policy.
  • News & updates – Receive regular updates on research, events, community initiatives and opportunities to get involved.

Peer Support Groups & Community Organisations

Whether your organisation is newly established or has been supporting families for many years, membership provides opportunities to connect with others, strengthen your organisation and work together to improve outcomes for the communities we collectively serve.

Membership Benefits 

  • A national network – Become part of a national network of support groups and community organisations, sharing ideas, experiences and practical solutions with others who understand the unique challenges of supporting people living with rare genetic and undiagnosed conditions.
  • Support for your community – Access GAA programs, information and services, including the Genetic Health Navigator, to help support people in your community.
  • Support for your organisation – Access programs and opportunities that help strengthen and sustain your organisation, including initiatives such as our Peer Supervision Grief Counselling Program, which provides dedicated support for leaders and volunteers undertaking emotionally complex work.
  • Work together for change – Contribute to collaborative advocacy, research and policy initiatives that amplify the voices of people living with rare genetic and undiagnosed conditions.
  • Stay connected – Receive updates on events, research, sector developments and opportunities to participate in collaborative initiatives.

Professionals (Researchers, Healthcare Professionals & Other Professionals)

GAA welcomes researchers, healthcare professionals and other professionals who share our commitment to improving the lives of people living with rare genetic and undiagnosed conditions. Membership offers opportunities to collaborate, contribute your expertise and stay informed.

Working Together

  • Stay connected to community priorities – Keep informed about issues, community needs, events, and research across our shared rare genetic and undiagnosed community.
  • Learn from lived experience – Engage with community perspectives through GAA events, resources, discussions and lived experience insights that can help inform research, healthcare, education and policy.
  • Contribute your expertise – Share your knowledge through research, consultation, education, advocacy and collaborative initiatives where opportunities arise.
  • Support a stronger rare genetic community – Support community working to improve diagnosis, care, research, policy and support for people living with rare and genetic conditions.
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