Useful Links
When preparing a research application, reviewing study material, or exploring the ethics landscape, these curated external resources can be invaluable. Below you’ll find authoritative standards, regulatory bodies, templates, and guidance documents trusted in Australian human research ethics.
Please note: clicking a link will take you to an external website. Bellberry does not control or endorse the content, but shares these for reference and educational purposes.
Key Guidance & Regulatory Links
TGA — Updating Medicine Ingredient Names List
Reference document on changes to ingredient names affecting product licences and research protocols.
Learn MoreTGA – Note for Guidance on Good Clinical Practice (CPMP/ICH/135/95)
International standard for clinical trials involving medicines, adopted by Australian regulators.
Learn MoreNHMRC — Ethical Considerations in Quality Assurance & Evaluation Activities (March 2014)
Guidance on when QA and evaluation projects may require ethics oversight.
Learn MoreNHMRC — Ethical Conduct in Research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Communities
Guidelines for culturally responsive and respectful research practices.
Learn MoreNational Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2025)
The primary ethics framework for human research in Australia.
Learn MoreNational PICF Template Resources
Standard participant information and consent form templates for use in human research.
Learn MoreConsumers Health Forum of Australia – Consumer Guide to Clinical Trials
Plain-language guide to help consumers understand and engage in clinical research.
Learn MoreAustralian Clinical Trials Website
National portal for clinical trial information, registration, and participant resources.
Learn MoreAustralian Clinical Trial Handbook
A practical resource for conducting and managing clinical trials.
Learn MoreAustralian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research
Fundamental principles and expectations for ethical research in Australia.
Learn MoreHow to Use These Links
- Use them to support protocol development, consent formation, and ethics submission.
- Many are referenced or embedded in Bellberry guidance and forms for consistency.
- Check the publish dates or regulatory updates on each site to ensure up-to-date compliance.
