RDU, ethics and governance information

Mission Statement

To provide expert guidance and support to Barwon Health staff and associates to undertake research activities that reflect high standards of ethical conduct and good governance.

The RDU team provides research oversight, advice, training and support to staff and students across all Barwon Health locations. Our role is to ensure the protection of research participants and that all research activities under the auspices of Barwon Health meet the highest standards of research ethics and governance. The RDU supports staff and students to design and implement high quality research that improves the health and wellbeing of the community.

The RDU team provides services in relation to:

• Support for the Barwon Health Human Research Ethics Committee
• Guidance on preparation of Human Research Ethics applications and supporting documents
• Oversight and monitoring of approved research activities
• Novice researcher training
• Research design support
• Developing quality control and service improvement activities
• Participant recruitment strategies, explanatory statements and consent
• Research dissemination and conference presentations
• Biostatistics advice and support
• Research integrity advice and support
• Complaints about research

Get in touch

RDU is here to help. If you are not sure where to start or have a question regarding your research project, email us at rdu@barwonhealth.org.au and a member of the RDU team will get back to you within 24 hours. If you have a current application underway, please ensure you include your Barwon Health reference number in your enquiry.