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Human Research Ethics Committee

The Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN) Human Research Ethics Committee’s responsibilities are outlined in its Terms of Reference. The Committee has responsibility to review, and where appropriate, approve research or audit projects involving patients, patients’ families, patient tissue, patient information, and/or Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN) staff.

Before commencing a project approval must be obtained from the WCHN HREC.

The Committee operates in accordance with the principles set out in the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research. The National Statement is produced by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC); for more information on the NHMRC visit their website at http://www.nhmrc.gov.au.

For more information regarding submissions to the WCHN HREC see the relevant link below:

Meeting Dates
Protocol Submissions
Protocol Amendments
Audit Submissions
Indemnification
Confidentiality Agreements
Complaints/concerns
Contacting the WCHN HREC - See Below
Linked HREC and related forms/documents - See Below

CONTACTING THE WCHN HREC

Enquiries about the Committee or the submission of protocols/audits should be directed to the WCHN HREC Executive Officer Ms Brenda Penny or the Chair Dr Tamara Zutlevics.

Postal Address: