At Peninsula Health, we are committed to improving healthcare through high-quality research. Our research helps us discover new treatments, ensure we provide the best patient care, and find new ways to prevent and manage diseases.
We conduct a wide range of research, including clinical trials (which test new medications and treatments) and other types of research (such as surveys and interviews to understand patient experiences).
Why is Research Important?
Research leads to new discoveries that help us:
- Find improved treatments and ways of caring for patients
- Improve patient safety
- Enhance healthcare services
- Discover new ways to prevent and manage illnesses.
By participating in research, you can help ensure that we provide the best treatments for yourself or others in the future.
How Can You Participate?
You may be invited to take part in a research project. This could include:
- Completing a survey – Sharing your experiences to help improve healthcare
- Participating in an interview – Talking with a researcher about your health experiences
- Trying a new medication – Being part of a clinical trial to test a new drug
- Trying a new treatment – Helping assess a new therapy or medical approach.
If you are eligible for a research project, a member of our team will explain everything to you. You may also need to sign a consent form before taking part.
Things to Remember
- Participation is your choice – You can join or leave a research project at any time without affecting your regular care
- You have rights – there are rights that apply to all people in all places where healthcare is provided in Australia. To find out more visit Charter of Healthcare Rights
- Your information is private – Your personal details will be kept confidential and used only for research
- Research is reviewed for safety – A Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) ensures all studies are ethical and as safe as possible.
Receiving Study Results
If you take part in a research study, you can ask for a copy of the study results or be informed where you can access them once the project is complete.
Learn More
For more information about research and clinical trials, visit:
Consumers Health Forum – www.chf.org.au
Australian Clinical Trials Website – www.australianclinicaltrials.gov.au
Cancer Research – www.australiancancertrials.gov.au | www.cancervic.org.au
Get involved
We are looking for people who want to help enhance research and clinical trials by sharing their thoughts, experiences, and ideas. As a Research/Clinical Trial Consumer Advisor, you will play a role in making research and clinical trials more patient-friendly and accessible. This role is for anyone who:
- Has been involved in a research or clinical trial study as a participant
- Has cared for or supported someone in a clinical trial
- Wants to help improve how research and clinical trials engage with and support consumers.
To find out more visit Consumer Advisor Opportunities – Peninsula Health
To find out more about clinical trials [add link to clinical trials section]