Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) has a Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) which reviews proposed research in our hospitals and health centres that involve human participants, including projects involving patients, staff, data, or records, conducted within or associated with:
The FNQ HREC also reviews research projects involving non-Queensland Health sites within the CHHHS and TCHHS regions.
We’re registered with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). Our registration number is EC00157.
Research undertaken at our facilities should follow the principles and responsibilities set out in the following guidelines:
The FNQ HREC is committed to:
Our HREC works in line with the NHMRC's National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research 2023 (National Statement).
We consider both the ethical and scientific validity of research projects in our hospitals and health centres.
The FNQ HREC is not certified under the National Mutual Acceptance (NMA) Scheme. As a result, we cannot review multicentre research projects that involve multiple health services or sites across Australia.
The FNQ HREC meets every 5 weeks to review applications for ethics approval.
| Submission closing dates 2025 Applications to be submitted by 12 pm | FNQ HREC meeting dates 2025 (Every 5 weeks) |
|---|---|
| 2 January | 23 January |
| 6 February | 27 February |
| 13 March | 3 April |
| 17 April | 8 May |
| 22 May | 12 June |
| 26 June | 17 July |
| 31 July | 21 August |
| 4 September | 25 September |
| 9 October | 30 October |
| 13 November | 4 December |
For more details, refer to:
The FNQ HREC is seeking passionate volunteers from diverse backgrounds to join our team. As a member, you will play a vital role in reviewing health research projects that have the potential to transform health care.
Being part of the FNQ HREC is not only meaningful but also an opportunity to engage with a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to ethical and high-quality research.
We value diversity and inclusion, understanding that different perspectives strengthen our ability to ethically review health research projects. Our committee brings together individuals with a wide range of expertise and experiences, including: