Watch the August Research Round Table webinar

We heard from one of our pharmacists, Tanya Crichton, who talked about research and quality improvement activities within the pharmacy. They have been busy! Anna from the Research Office also discussed the development of research ideas.

See below for a link to our September Round Table!

Improving compliance with sepsis guidelines in the ED:

View in Microsoft Stream or download here.

National Antibiotic Allergy Network (NAAN) project:

View in Microsoft Stream or download here

Patient Flow Pharmacist at AWH:

Download here or view in Microsoft Stream:

Complementary and alternative medicines in cancer AND Research Office presentation on developing research ideas:

Download here or view in Microsoft Stream:

Our Human Research Ethics Committee

Our Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) is made up of dedicated volunteers and is registered with the NHMRC.

The operation of our HREC is in accordance with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2023).

Several membership types constitute a HREC: a chairperson, professionals involved in the care or treatment of people, community members, a pastoral carer, a lawyer, and people with research experience.

Meet some of our HREC members:

Tegwyn McManamny is the chair of the HREC and Director Clinical Safety & Quality at AWH

Mark Ashcroft brings research experience to our HREC

Bridget Rusike is a healthcare professional within the Murrumbidgee LHD

Tapiwa Rusike is a healthcare professional (pharmacist) at AWH

Karen Trenchard is a community member

Nyra Fell is a community member

Come along to the September Research Round Table

Visit the Research Office website for the Teams link, or click here to join the meeting next Monday.

New Participant Information and Consent Form templates

We have adopted a new Particant Information and Consent Form (PICF) template. This PICF has been carefully developed by CT:IQ with consumer input. It can be used for both general research and clinical trials. More information here.

Research Office staff have developed a PICF template for anonymous surveys, tailored for use at AWH.

The Research Office PD and Education page has links to the PICF templates and guidance on PICFs, such as plain writing and inclusion of minority groups.

Advancing Orthopaedic Care and Enhancing Hip Fracture Management

This Australia and New Zealand Hip Fracture Registry article celebrates AWH joining the register.

"This significant milestone allows us to leverage valuable data to refine our practices and enhance patient outcomes, aligning perfectly with our purpose to deliver safe, high-quality, and connected care."

Check out the Clinical Trials Education Centre

The Australian Clinical Trials Education Centre (A-CTEC) provides free education and training for researchers.

All staff conducting research activities can complete training, not only those involved in clinical trials.

Join A-CTEC to access courses, including:

• Data Management Planning
• Writing in Plain Language for Research Participants
• First Steps: A guide to staff new to Clinical Trials & Clinical Research

Contact the Research Office for assistance.

Research education and PD (all free online)

The Research Office website has several educational videos, including the ethical review process for research at AWH.

The Regional Research Teaching Hub (RRTH) has developed the @research website which delivers health services research training resources for Victorian health care professionals working across regional, rural and remote communities.

NHMRC Speaking of Science series.

Health Translation Queensland, Data Management & Analytics for Healthcare and Indigenous Data Sovereignty in Health Research.

Women's Health Research, Translation & Impact Network, Research translation: Taking your research to the bedside.

Melbourne Academic Centre for Health (MACH) Research Design Webinar Series 2024.

The National Institute for Health Care Research Applied Research Collaborations, 2024 national seminar series - Health Inequalities.

Ethical Review Manager training

See the schedule below and email parmeet.kaur@safercare.vic.gov.au to register.

Upcoming conferences

National Rural Health Alliance, 17th National Rural Health Conference, Perth,16-18 Sept, register here.

Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) Annual Scientific Meeting, 13-15 November, register here.

HSRAANZ Health Services Research Conference, Brisbane, 4-6 Dec, register here. 

Grant Opportunities

Australian Rotary Health offer grants for mental health research and provide scholarships for rural medical and nursing students, as well as Indigenous health students.

Ian Potter Medical Research Grants.

See the NHMRC Funding Calendar.

Latest research projects, clinical trials and registry projects

Visit the Research Office Projects & Outputs page for all current projects and publications.

Latest Publications and Case Studies

Visit the Research Office Projects & Outputs page for all current projects and publications.

Research Office Updates

Forms updated in ERM

The Low and Negligible Risk (LNR) forms on Ethical Review Manager (ERM) have been updated to 'Low Risk VIC' to reflect recent changes to the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research.

Good Clinical Practice

A reminder that all Principal Investigators are required to complete the Good Clinical Practice module (30 min). This is a mandated requirement from Department of Health.

Application submission due dates

Stay up-to-date with submission due dates, key milestones and Human Research Ethics Committee meetings with the Research Office calendar.