Episode 1: Expanding Access to Genetic Counselling and Psychosocial Support

We flip the script in this episode with Ali interviewed by Emma, GenoCare Perinatal Mental Health Nurse. Emma and Ali discuss why GenoCare was created and how genetic care in Australia is evolving.Ali explains what genetic counsellors do, how access to genetic testing has expanded rapidly, and why support pathways haven’t kept pace. We discuss the growing gap between demand for genetic information and the availability of specialist services, particularly in reproductive and cancer genetics.This conversation also explores why genetic results can have long-lasting emotional and family impacts, and how GenoCare brings together genetic counselling and Medicare-funded mental health nursing to provide more accessible, ongoing psychosocial support.Finally, Ali shares GenoCare’s broader vision — using digital tools, education, and streamlined workflows to reduce administrative burden and allow clinicians to spend more time supporting patients.This episode is relevant for clinicians, patients, and families navigating genetic testing or working in genomics and reproductive care.