Lower-risk activities, including quality improvement and clinical audits, don't need to go through a full ethics review process.

Some research may need other approvals depending on the nature of the project.

See our:

• approval process diagram [PDF 56 kB]
• research applications and approval procedure [PDF 106 kB].

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) provides guidelines for the conduct, approval and management of research in Australia. All research undertaken in Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) should follow the principles and responsibilities set out in these guidelines:

• National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research
• Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research