Research Excellence Plan
Since 1993, the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) has been an active partner in research and clinical trials.
Partner with us
We have the expertise and facilities to work with you on your research projects and clinical trials.
Take part in research
We’re committed to giving our patients, their care givers and families all the information they need to decide if they’d like to take part in a research study, clinical trial or join the Human Research Ethics Committee.
Read more about how to take part in research.
Start a human research project
If you're about to start a research project find out about the application processes and how to report on your project's progress.
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Apply for ethics approval
All research projects must follow an ethics approval process.
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Apply for governance authorisation
Site-specific assessment (SSA) of research projects before they begin.
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Apply for quality assurance activity
Activities that don't need to go through the full ethics review process.
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Governance - post authorisation submission
Report any changes or updates to your research project.
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Ethics - post approval submission requirements
After receiving ethics approval and governance authorisation, you'll need to report on project progress.
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Research grants and support
Research grant and funding opportunities available to help facilitate research.
Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre (TAAHC)
A health research collaboration between several Northern Queensland health stakeholders.
Research integrity
If you have a complaint, concern or question about research conducted at the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service please email FNQ_HREC@health.qld.gov.au.
News
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05.06.2023
Growing talent
Dr Louis Peachey was the ‘Aboriginal kid from the jungles of North Queensland’ but has become a champion for countless medical professionals. -
30.05.2023
Croc attack - Haggerstone Island - patient media statement
A tourist who was attacked by a crocodile while snorkelling shares his experience of what happened on the Great Barrier Reef. -
26.05.2023
Staff and patient health a priority after contaminated water found at CHHHS sites
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital Service (CHHHS) is taking immediate steps to protect the health of staff and patients at Atherton Hospital and Yarrabah Health Facility after water testing detected elevated levels of lead.
Last updated: April 2023