Consumers and the community are a vital part of healthcare research.

There are a number of ways you can be involved in research - this could include:

• being a participant in research
• being part of a consumer advisory group
  This involves sharing your opinion about areas such as: what research is important to you as a consumer or member of the community, or whether you think people would be able to do the assessment or treatment.
• donating to research.
  Health research often needs financial support. This could be to buy equipment or to fund clinical staff to spend time working on the project. Contact the Ipswich Hospital Foundation for more information about donating.

For more information about being involved in research, please email WM_Research@health.qld.gov.au.

Concerns or complaints regarding the conduct of the research project

West Moreton Health is committed to research integrity and the ethical conduct of research projects. If you do have any concerns or complaints about the ethical conduct of the research project you may contact the West Moreton Health Human Research Ethics office on (07) 3413 7475 or email WM_EthicsandGov@health.qld.gov.au.

The West Moreton Health Human Research Ethics office is not connected with the research project and can facilitate a resolution to your concern in an impartial manner.