Resources
Find a broad range of research references and resources, including guides and publications from:
- Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
- National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
- Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare (ACSQHC)
- Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies.
For education and training resources visit our Seminars page.
National
- Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research 2018 (NHMRC)
- Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Code of Ethics 2020
- Code of Ethics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research
- Ethical conduct in research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and communities (NHMRC)
- ICH Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (TGA)
- National Clinical Trials Governance Framework and User Guide (ACSQHC)
- National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research 2025 (NHMRC) - to be fully implemented in October 2025
- National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research 2023 (NHMRC)
- Safety monitoring and reporting in clinical trials involving therapeutic goods (NHMRC)
Additional guides
Child and Adolescent Health Service
Framework/policies
- Investigator Responsibilities - Research
- Managing potential breaches in the conduct of research
- Research Governance Framework
- Research Policy
- WA Department of Health Research Governance Framework, Policy and Procedure
Procedures
- Research Ethics and Governance Standard Operating Procedures (May 2025)
- Clinical Trial Operations (including Clinic D Research) Standard Operational Procedures
- Research Support and Development Standard Operating Procedures for Researchers
Work instructions
- WI: DMR Access for Sponsor Monitors and External Collaborators
- WI: DMR – Recording Research Participation (CAHS)
- WI: Onboarding External Research staff at CAHS
Guides/checklists
- CAHS Ethics Application coversheet checklist
- CAHS Research Ethics Governance – Waiver of Consent (May 2024)
- CAHS Clinical Audit Handbook
- Quick guide: Affiliation byline for research
Committee Terms of Reference
Good Clinical Practice
ICH E6(R3) Guideline for Good Clinical Practice
Training
Acceptable GCP training is TransCelerate accredited.
CAHS Department of Research recommends the following free options:
With Australian Clinical Trials Education Centre (A-CTEC)
or
- If needing to upgrade: A-CTEC: ICH Good Clinical Practice E6(R3) - Refresher
Note:
- If prompted for a key to access any of the content on A-CTEC site, please enter actec@2023
- The courses are free but does require you to have an account with A-CTEC first.
- For first time steps, please visit A-CTEC: New Account Sign-up to set up an A-CTEC account (free) and login with your organisation email address.
Useful research support contacts
- Australian Clinical Trials Education Centre (A-CTEC) - access professional development for WA researchers
- CAHS Medical Library
- Child and Adolescent Community Health
- East Metropolitan Health Service - Royal Perth Hospital
- Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research
- North Metropolitan Health Service - Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
- South Metropolitan Health Service - Fiona Stanley Hospital
- St John of God Health Care - Education and Training
- The West Australian Health Translation Network - Research and Education Training Program (RET Program)
If you know of any additional useful websites, please let us know.
Last Updated:
20/08/2025