Wollongong Institute of Safety Evaluation

Our primary aim is to promote and improve the welfare of research participants and the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of research.

Membership Structure

Minimum membership comprises eight members. As far as possible, men and women are represented in equal numbers and at least one-third of the members are external to the institution for which the WISE is reviewing research.

The membership comprises representatives from the following categories:

01.

A Chairperson with suitable experience whose other responsibilities will not impair the WISE capacity to carry out its obligations under the National Statement.

02.

At least two members who are lay people, one man and one woman, with no affiliation with the institution or organisation and not currently involved in medical, scientific, legal or academic work.

03.

At least one member with knowledge of, and current experience in, the professional care, counselling or treatment of people.

04.

At least one member who performs a pastoral care role in the community, for example, an Aboriginal elder or a minister of religion.

05.

At least one member who is a lawyer, where possible one who is not engaged to advise the institution for which WISE is reviewing research.

06.

At least two members with knowledge of and current research experience that is relevant to the applications to be considered at the meetings they attend.

Representation

Currently, WISE is exclusively reviewing research from Battery Bio Australia Pty Ltd. and is not accepting applications from external researchers

To ensure WISE is equipped to address all of the relevant considerations arising from the categories of research, some or all of the above membership categories may be represented by more than one person. No member is appointed in more than one of the membership categories.

In Line with 51.29 of the National Statement, at least one third of the members will be from outside the institution for which WISE is reviewing research.