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Genetic counsellors at Baby Steps

So many families are stuck in the never ending cycle of searching for answers about their genetic health. Genetic counsellors guide and facilitate genetic testing, by evaluating your family’s medical history, identifying appropriate genetic testing and accompanying you through diagnosis, implications and beyond. They act as a dedicated travelling companion on your journey towards genetic health clarity. Whether you are doing it tough in your reproductive years and need some guidance, when there is an unusual finding during a pregnancy, or when your child is stuck in a long public health queue and you are desperately seeking answers, Genomic Health is here to help.

Genomic Health is the newest comprehensive private clinical genetic service in WA, designed to make things simple for you and make a difference. Find the genetic answers you deserve, quickly and easily, with access to fast, saliva-based genetic testing and fast results.

Specialising in

A non-exhaustive list including but not limited to:

Genetic Counsellors
at Baby Steps

Katrina Harrison

Katrina is the Amelia Earhart of Genetic Counselling. She has dedicated her working life to providing better access to genetic testing and counselling. Connection, clarity and care are at the heart of her practice.

Bachelor of Science
Graduate Diploma in Counselling (Wasley Institute)
Registration & certification in Genetic Counselling (FHGSA)
Masters in Consanguinity (MSc) (ECU)

25 years as a Genetic Counsellor
Principal Genetic Counsellor at Genomic Health
Adult and Prenatal genetics at King Edward Memorial Hospital.
Research assistant for the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
Senior Genetic Counsellor Clinical Genetic Services
Tasmanian state coordinator for Mackenzie’s Mission research study
ASGC Mentoring Program, Professional Issues committee & Professional Practice committee.
Medial and Biomedical Science Consultative committee at Edith Cowan University
Multiple journal articles on congenital hearing loss, congenital heart defects and consanguinity

Paediatric genetics
Reproductive genetic carrier screening

Champagne enthusiast: reading, sipping, savouring, discussing, and travelling to its heartland.

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The Clinical Guidance Committee advise Baby Steps on all clinical matters effecting the health practitioners within our centre. It’s members gather together to discuss and develop guidelines relating to:

Meetings are held several times a year, or at the request of Baby Steps for specific clinical advice. It is lead by a chairperson and educational coordinator, elected by the group of participating health practitioners.

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If you’re looking for support, contact our Practice Manager Michelle Bredemeyer
pm@babystepshealth.com.au
08 9387 2844