SESLHD Research

Number of applications limited for coming HREC meetings
Please note: Due to increasing volumes and current capacity SESLHD Research Office have introduced a cap of 10 applications for both the Greater than Low Risk and LNR Ethics Committees over the coming months.

Regrettably, due to the introduction of these limits, your application may not be accepted for review to the next SESLHD ethics meeting. Please be reminded that submission to other HRECs can be explored via https://www.medicalresearch.nsw.gov.au/ethics-governance-contacts/.

NEW from 1 January 2023

From 2023, all investigators conducting research in SESLHD must provide evidence of current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) compliance. This will be a requirement for both ethics and governance (SSA) submissions at SESLHD.

GCP is an international ethical and scientific quality standard for designing, conducting, recording and reporting clinical trials. Complying with GCP helps to ensure that the rights, safety and well-being of clinical trial participants are protected and that the trial data generated are credible.  

Free and low-cost options for GCP training are available for all SESLHD staff.

Evidence of GCP compliance will be required from 2023, or you will not be able to commence your study at SESLHD. This evidence will be mandatory from 1 July 2023.

For more information, contact SESLHD-RSO@health.nsw.gov.au.

Research at SESLHD

Research is an intrinsic part of core business at SESLHD. It drives innovation to improve the health of the community we serve. Our vision is to be recognised as an internationally leading, research-oriented health service that embeds research and innovation into practice.

The Research Office processes Ethics and Governance applications, amendments, annual reports as well as provides secretariat to the SESLHD Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC). Please note that Governance (Site Specific Applications) must be authorised BEFORE a study can commence activity. Ethics and Governance (SSA) are separate applications. Ethics approval is required to apply for a Site Specific Application (SSA).

Please ensure that you have engaged with your key stakeholders (Head/s of Dept/s) to ensure that:

• The details of the Head of Department (HoD) are correct within your application
• You are providing an opportunity for the HoD to pose questions concerning your study
• That you have verbal approval before proceeding to submit your ethics application via REGIS

Before submitting into REGIS, please ensure you have provided your correct contact details and you are aware and committed to responding to any requests by the Research Office in a timely manner. Otherwise, your study may be withdrawn after 30 days.

Queries concerning Ethics & Governance:

Quick Links

For researchers who are familiar with the process, please find below a table of 'quick links' to save you time:

Research Ethics & Governance Information System (REGIS)

All applications must be submitted through the state-wide platform, REGIS, led by the Ministry of Health (MoH). We recommend familiarising yourself with REGIS in order to manage your study throughout its duration for Ethics and Governance applications, and post approval management such as amendments and annual reports.

Please refer to the REGIS website: https://regis.health.nsw.gov.au/ to book researcher training, and to access quick reference guides and video tutorials.

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