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Share & Connect - DNA testing

Share & Connect
From 18 April 2024 19:30
Until 18 April 2024 21:00
Location Zoom Online Meeting -

Contact details

Deborah Hunt

Searching for birth family using DNA with Dr Jenny Conrick

Thursday 18th April  - note starting time 7:30pm


Jenny will speak about the first Australian DNA study that Melbourne University is currently undertaking with members of the adoption and out of home care communities, looking at the use of DNA technology to search for birth families.

Jenny has a social worker background with years of rich experience in adoption and permanent care practice and extensive research, as well as in counselling within the adoption community. Jenny is a past manager of Victoria's Adoption Information Service and was an early committee member of PCA Families.