Learn about GenV: your opportunity to create a healthier futureGenV is a research project for expecting parents and newborn babies, happening from 2020 to 2022 in Victoria. If you join, you will contribute to healthier children, parents, and families in the future.
Improving care and development through world-class researchGenV will work in partnership with Victoria’s health organisations to collect data that will enhance researchers' capacity to understand patient outcomes.
Comprehensive research for precision policy and service deliveryGenV aims to transform how we conduct research into health and wellbeing, establishing the foundations for new approaches to data-led policy and strategy development, and the strengthening of service delivery.
Our achievements, partners and key peopleLearn more about GenV’s collaborative partnerships with leading universities, institutes, and service providers, and meet the people who help to bring our exciting vision to life.
Home\For parents\When can I join GenV? Back When can I join GenV? When can I join GenV?If you are having a baby between January 2021 and December 2022 in Victoria, you are invited to take part in GenV.Before that, some hospitals will be asking parents to take part earlier to help us test our processes and provide the best experience for all families.When is GenV happening?GenV will be launched throughout Victoria in stages.The new Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital is our first GenV hospital. If you are having a baby at this hospital from April 2020 to December 2020, you will be among the first families invited to take part in GenV.Four other hospitals across Victoria will join GenV from September 2020 to December 2020.From January 2021, every expecting parent in Victoria is invited to join.Unfortunately, if you are not having a baby at one of our first five hospitals, you will be unable to take part in GenV until everyone is invited in January 2021.If you are having a baby at a participating hospital, a GenV team member will visit you shortly after your child is born, which is where you will be given the opportunity to join GenV. Learn more about how you can participate.