Human research ethics committee

Human research ethics committee

The Torrens University Australia Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) is registered with the NHMRC. The HREC reviews the ethical design of research projects to ensure that research aligns with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research 2007 (updated 2018) and the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research 2018.

The Torrens University Australia HREC is per the requirements of the National Statement ‘Composition of HRECs’. National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research 5.1.29 and 5.1.30. Within our HREC membership includes the following:

a. a chairperson, with suitable experience, whose other responsibilities will not impair the HREC's capacity to carry out its obligations under this National Statement.
b. at least two lay people, one man and one woman, who have no affiliation with the institution and do not currently engage in medical, scientific, legal or academic work.
c. at least one person with knowledge of, and current experience in, the professional care, counselling or treatment of people, for example, a nurse or allied health professional.
d. at least one person who performs a pastoral care role in a community, for example, an Aboriginal elder, a minister of religion.
e. at least one lawyer, where possible one who is not engaged to advise the institution.
f. at least two people with current research experience that is relevant to research proposals to be considered at the meetings they attend. These two members may be selected, according to need, from an established pool of inducted members with relevant expertise.

The Human Research Ethics (HRE) Officer Suzette Rawady is available via email at ethics@torrens.edu.au, to discuss ethical matters pertaining to your research project.

HREC Dates for 2024