About our Human Research Ethics Committee

Metro South Health has a Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) that reviews proposed research projects in our hospitals and health centres.

We’re registered and certified with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). Our registration number is EC00167.

Our goals

We aim to:

  • protect the human rights and safety of people taking part in our research projects
  • promote high quality, ethical and responsible research through our review processes.

How the Metro South HREC works

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.

We can review multicentre projects that are occurring across Australia as we participate in the National Mutual Acceptance Scheme.

For more information read our terms of reference [PDF 185.02 KB] and our Ethical and scientific review of human research [PDF 231.82 KB] work instruction.

When the Metro South HREC meets

The Metro South HREC meets at 5 pm on the first Tuesday of every month except January.

Join the Metro South HREC

We serve one of Australia’s largest research communities. By joining the Metro South HREC you'll review health research projects that help shape the future of health care.

We're looking for volunteers to join our HREC in each of the member categories listed above.

As a HREC member you are invited to all meetings however if it would be great if you are available:

  • for at least 6 meetings per year
  • to be on a roster for the lower risk review panel.

The time commitment for volunteering as a Metro South HREC member is approximately 5 hours per month.

How to join

  1. Read the HREC factsheet
  2. Fill out the HREC expression of interest form [DOCX 686.54 KB]
  3. Email the form and your resume to MSH-Ethics@health.qld.gov.au

Contact us

Last updated: October 2024