Step 6: Gain Required Training & Ethics Approval

Training

• Complete mandatory research training modules offered through HNE Health or partner organisations, including:
  o    Good Clinical Practice (GCP) for clinical trials in Australia
  o    Ethics and governance training
  o    Data privacy and security training
• These ensure your research complies with national standards and protects participants.

Ethics Approval

• Submit your proposal to the HNE Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) or another recognised ethics body.
• The ethics application includes study rationale, methodology, consent processes, and participant protections.
• The Research Office can guide you through completing applications and responding to queries.

Additional approvals

• Depending on your project, you may need governance approval from specific clinical units or Indigenous health advisory groups, especially if working with Aboriginal communities