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SING is a week-long workshop and mentoring program that covers technical and laboratory skills in genomics as well as theory, ethical and social implications of genomic research and the benefits and risks of genomics for Indigenous peoples. The SING initiative was developed in the United States in 2011 and has since inspired similar programs in Canada, Aotearoa New Zealand, and now Australia.

Genomic research has the potential to bring benefits to Indigenous people and communities, but also has the potential to cause harm. Despite the importance of genomics for Indigenous people and communities, Indigenous people are currently underrepresented in this field. SING aims to develop and support the next generation of Indigenous researchers and professionals to ensure that future genomic research is ethical and inclusive.

We hope that attending SING will develop participants’ confidence with the scientific and ethical issues relating to genomic research that concerns Indigenous people and communities and empower them to move the field of Indigenous genomics in a positive direction. We also aim to develop a community of scholars and professionals who can continue to support each other and the goals of SING.

The goals of SING Australia are:

1. Equip Indigenous individuals and communities with technical and contextual knowledge about genomic research;
2. Build capacity for Indigenous students and researchers in genomics and related disciplines, including bioethics and science and technology studies (STS);
3. Facilitate conversations on how Indigenous knowledge and culture can and should impact on genomic research;
4. Form a SING network and web interface to facilitate communication and support surrounding genomics issues;
5. Begin conversations about best practices for Indigenous genomics in Australia.

The first SING Australia workshop was held 10-16 November at the Deakin University Waurn Ponds Campus in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.