If you have a QLD residential address, a Medicare card, and a valid referral, then your appointment with GHQ will be free. There are no out-of-pocket costs for patients/families in this instance. If genetic testing is offered, in most cases this is paid for by our service or by Medicare.

We are a specialist service. Many genetic conditions are common and can be managed by your GP or relevant specialist. If you are not sure, please ask your treating doctor first. Our clinicians are available to help answer a specific clinical question or support your doctor in making a diagnosis or developing a management plan. [...]

In most cases our team will contact you if your doctor (GP or specialist) has referred you to our service. Usually your doctor will have discussed this with you first. If you are unsure why you have been referred to Genetic Health Queensland, please contact your doctor. Less commonly, we may contact you if you [...]

Genetic Health Queensland (GHQ) is the state-wide public genetics service in Queensland. We provide diagnosis, assessment, counselling and management advice for people and families with genetic conditions, or who are at risk of genetic conditions. Our clinical team consists of doctors (clinical geneticists) and genetic counsellors. We see people across the lifespan including children, [...]