Information for participants – research ethics and consent forms

All research in Australia involving humans is reviewed by an independent group of people called a Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC).

This research project has been approved by the RMIT University HREC. This project will be carried out according to the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007). This statement has been developed to protect the interests of people who agree to participate in human research studies.

If you have been invited to participate in the project you will be sent a project information sheet and consent form such as this one, which explains the processes involved with taking part. Knowing what is involved will help you decide whether you would like to take part in the research.

If you want any further information concerning this project, you can contact Ellie Rennie on:

Phone: (03) 9925 2044
Mobile: 0404808900
Emailellie.rennie@rmit.edu.au.

Should you have any concerns or questions about this research project, which you do not wish to discuss with the researchers listed in this document, then you may contact:

Reviewing HREC name

RMIT University

HREC Secretary

Vivienne Moyle

Telephone

03 9925 5037

Email

human.ethics@rmit.edu.au

Mailing address

Manager, Research Governance and Ethics
RMIT University
GPO Box 2476
MELBOURNE  VIC  3001
 
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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.