Quality Updates

National Statement Updates 2025

The National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research is the principal reference for research involving humans in Australia and is the guiding document for Human Research Ethics Committees. The National Statement is released by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and is periodically updated to stay relevant to evolving research practices, ethical […]

Operations Update 28

In the September issue of our Operations Update please find articles on:    

Operations Update 17

The Operations Update for October contains useful information including some important updates to the eProtocol HREC application form and the Amendment form. Please read the update for further information: Operations Update 17

Operations Update 16

The Bellberry Operations Update features practical information in relation to submissions and reviews, along with insights and updates from all sections of the Bellberry operations team and their respective teams. If you have any feedback or suggestions on what you would like included in these updates please email bellberry@bellberry.com.au Operations Update – Edition 16

Bellberry Application Update – August 2024

We have made updates to several documents under Bellberry Applications (BA) and Monitoring of Approved Research (MAR). These changes aim to improve clarity, ensure compliance with current regulations, and enhance the efficiency of our processes. Please review the modified documents to stay informed about the latest updates: BA F5.1.1 Public Photographic & videographic release content […]

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Quality Update – December 2023

The Quality Update for December can be found here. Content includes updates to some of our Bellberry Application (BA) and Monitoring of Approved Research (MAR) documentation, electronic HREC indemnity reminders, regulatory updates and more. Please contact the Quality team at quality@bellberry.com.au if you have any queries regarding these updates.

Quality update: progress and final reporting refresher

Progress reporting realignment initiative During 2021 Bellberry implemented a new approach to annual reporting, making use of technology solutions to improve performance. The primary objectives of the project were to: Support researchers maintain compliance with the terms and conditions of ethical approval and obligations under the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research.  Move […]

Bellberry Quality Update: HREC membership lists

As per the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007) Updated 2018, at the end of each HREC meeting, Bellberry Administration creates a ‘Member List’ as per the example below: The member composition at the meeting may change from protocol to protocol, in consideration of the expertise required and conflicts of interest. The […]

Safety reporting requirements update

  As most of our users have now formalised local governance processes for internal safety reporting, we have updated MAR G2 Safety reporting, to no longer require the submission of SUSARs for individual events at Bellberry sites. To assist sites in understanding the updated requirements, if Bellberry’s administrative team receives documentation not outlined in MAR […]

Progress and Final Reporting Refresher

Progress reporting realignment initiative We have seen significant improvement with compliance since Bellberry began a significant progress reporting realignment initiative. The primary objectives of the project were to: Progress and final reporting: guidance materials Bellberry provides the following documents relating to progress and final reporting: MAR G4 Progress and final reports This guidance outlines researcher […]

Radiation Refresher

Bellberry provides the following documents relating to applications that involve radiation: BA G13 Ionising RadiationThis guidance outlines the requirements where research applications involve the use of ionising radiation. BA F13.1.1 Standard clauses – ionising radiationThis form provides sites with example clauses for inclusion in the PICF.If the medical imaging used is the same as standard […]

Site-specific clauses document update

Bellberry has updated the site-specific clauses document (BA F1.1.12) to include examples and a pre-submission checklist. Please note the following: Please see the updated form here.

Process changes at Bellberry

It is now several months since Bellberry updated its procedures and we are pleased to report that there has been a significant drop in start-up times for additional sites. The table beneath is a comparator of Jan/Mar 2020 to 2021. These months have been chosen as Jan/Mar may pre-date any COVID related issues sites may […]

Study Submission Changes

Bellberry’s mission is to protect the welfare of research participants and to improve the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of research. Whenever possible, we are always striving to make improvements to streamline the HREC process. In November 2020, several important changes to the Bellberry submission process came into effect. The transition period for these changes has […]