Ethics Information
Human Research Ethics Committee Information (NCAHS)
NCAHS HREC:
The NCAHS HREC may be used for single-site submissions of clinical trials conducted at NCAHS, however it must be remembered that NCAHS is NOT a lead committee and therefore ethical approval will not be transferrable to sites outside of NCAHS.
Fees:
HREC Review fees can be found here.
Administrative fees charged by the Clinical Trials Unit can be found here.
Meeting Dates:
Please refer to the NCAHS HREC Meeting dates.
Terms of Reference:
These can be viewed here.
Membership List:
This can be viewed here.
HREC Submission Checklist:
For information on the required documentation for submissions to the NCAHS Research Ethics Committee please refer to the Submission Checklist.
Clinical Trial Notification (CTN) Site Details:
North Coast Area Health Service Human Research Ethics Committee
PO Box 126,
Port Macquarie NSW 244
Additional Information:
No member of our research team is a part of the Ethics Committee.
NEAF and SSA applications may be submitted concurrently.
Where available, electronic copies of Protocols, Investigator Brochures etc are preferred.
Written opinion is available approximately 28 days after the meeting, dependant upon the complexity of the review.
Average time from submission to approval is 3 months. (This takes into account of queries raised by the HREC and answered by the site/sponsor).
Telephone:
+61 (0) 2 6588 2941
Email:
ethicsNCAHS@ncahs.health.nsw.gov.au
Human Research Ethics Committee Information (CI NSW)
HREC:
The Clinical Cancer Research Units at North Coast Area Health Service often utilises the services of the NSW Cancer Institute for single and (lead) multi-site clinical trials.
However, it is advisable to check with the unit before finalising any ethics documents.
For a list of all NSW Health HRECs please refer to the NSW Health website.
Fees:
No fees are charged for HREC reviews at present.
Administrative fees charged by the Clinical Trials Unit can be found here.
Meeting Dates:
Please refer to the NSW CI HREC meeting dates.
Standard Operating Procedures:
These can be viewed here.
Membership List:
This can be viewed here.
HREC Submission Checklist:
For information on the required documentation for submissions to the Cancer Institute NSW Clinical Research Ethics Committee please refer to the Submission Checklist.
Clinical Trial Notification (CTN) Site Details:
Cancer Institute NSW Clinical Research Ethics Committee
Level 1, Biomedical Building,
Australian Technology Park,
Eveleigh NSW 2015
Form of Indemnity:
Medicines Australia Form of Indemnity for HREC Review only must be used.
Site Details:
Cancer Institute NSW Clinical Research Ethics Committee
Level 1, Biomedical Building,
Australian Technology Park,
Eveleigh NSW 2015
ABN 48 538 442 594
Additional Information:
No member of our research team is a part of the Ethics Committee.
Clinical Trial Research Agreements (CTRAs) are not required at time of HREC submission.
Where available, electronic copies of Protocols, Investigator Brochures etc are preferred.
Written opinion is available approximately 28 days after the meeting, dependant upon the complexity of the review.
Average time from submission to approval is 3 months. (This takes into account of queries raised by the HREC and answered by the site/sponsor).
Telephone:
+61 (0) 2 8374 5615
Email: