Our role in research and clinical trials
Victoria is internationally recognised as a leader in research and clinical trials, built on the expertise of our researchers, clinicians and health services.
Research and clinical trials:
- drive innovation and generate evidence
- improve healthcare and patient outcomes
- support the development of new treatments and models of care.
We provide guidance and resources to support research and clinical trials across Victoria’s public health sector, including:
- conducting health and medical research
- accessing the Ethical Review Manager (ERM)
- the Australian Teletrial Program-Victoria
- translational research
- research projects
- the Clinicians Health Channel
Whether you're conducting your first research project or have extensive research experience, you'll find information, guidance, resources and services to support research, clinical trials and evidence translation across Victoria's health system.
Conducting health and medical research in Victoria
We provide information, guidance and resources to support health and medical research conducted in Victoria, including research ethics, research governance, and health service accreditation for clinical trials.
Learn about conducting health and medical research in Victoria
Ethical Review Manager
The Ethical Review Manager (ERM) is Victoria's online system for creating, submitting and managing research applications across participating Victorian public health services.
Learn about Ethical Review Manager
Australian Teletrial Program - Victoria
The Australian Teletrial Program – Victoria supports health services and research teams to deliver clinical trials closer to where people live, helping improve access to clinical trials for regional, rural and remote communities.
Learn about the Australian Teletrial Program - Victoria
Translational research
Translational research helps turn research findings into improvements in healthcare policy, practice and patient outcomes.
Learn about translational research
Clinicians Health Channel
The Clinicians Health Channel (CHC) is a portal for health professionals in Victoria’s public healthcare system. It provides access to trusted Australian and international resources and evidence-based tools to support patient care.
Access the Clinicians Health Channel
Stay connected
Research Ripple is our newsletter for Victoria's health research sector. It provides news, updates, events, opportunities and resources related to research across the state.
Contact us
If you have questions about research and clinical trials, or can't find the information you're looking for, contact us by email to research@safercare.vic.gov.au.