The Australian Government is working with state and territory governments on national reforms to improve the clinical research operating environment.
These reforms are being delivered through the Encouraging More Clinical Trials In Australia (EMCTIA) agreement between the Australian Government and state and territory governments.
Clinical Quality Registries (CQRs) systematically monitor the quality, safety and effectiveness of healthcare within specific clinical areas.
They collect, analyse and report health-related information to support quality improvement and translational research by:
Translational health research is about turning research into real improvements in healthcare.
It helps make sure new health discoveries do not stay in labs or reports, but the knowledge is shared and used to improve care for patients and the community.
Often described as ‘bench to bedside’ research, translational research brings discoveries from the lab into everyday healthcare.
In March 2026, we invited people working in human research ethics across Victoria to share their experiences of the current ethics system. This survey was undertaken as part of the Strategic Ethics Reform Project.
In March 2026, Louise McKinlay, Chief Executive Officer of Safer Care Victoria (SCV), represented Victoria at the BMJ/Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare, engaging with leading health system organisations from around the world to share learning and strengthen global partnerships.
We’re excited to celebrate a major milestone for the Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation (VPR) pilot, with the first Victorian successfully completing the program.
