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Fundraising allows us to provide innovative equipment and services to enhance patient care and staff wellbeing. Donations to our public health service help us make our community stronger, healthier and a better place for us all to live.

Grampians Health promotes research being part of all we do and creating an environment where research is embedded as a core component of delivery of our health service. We are committed to developing a research culture, where research and innovation is recognised, valued and utilised; where our staff undertake high quality health service-relevant research and we maintain systems that support ethical research and innovation.

If you have any questions about leaving a gift in your will, don't hesitate to get in touch. E: fundraising@gh.org.au; P: 03 5320 4093; M: 0417 315 436

Find out what's happening in clinical trials and research in regional Victoria.

The Grampians Health and St John of God Hospital Ballarat Human Research Ethics Committee (GH SJOG HREC) has vacancies (for a term of 3 years) for membership. Scroll to the bottom of the page for more information. The Grampians Health and St John of God Healthcare Human Research Ethics Committee is a duly constituted and registered Ethics Committee under the guidelines of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), responsible for approving, overseeing and monitoring the conduct and performance of research in both institutions and partners throughout the Grampians region.The Ethics Committee must approve all research projects to be run by staff members and visiting clinicians, and all projects involving participants who are patients/clients or staff members of Grampians Health and St John of God Ballarat Hospital and partner organisations.Research involving humans must not be undertaken until a formal, signed approval has been confirmed by GHSJOG HREC.The HREC reviews studies such as: Non-interventional. Qualitative. Laboratory or basic science. Observational studies. Clinical research involving drugs and devices. This includes both experimental agents, and those approved for use by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Non-standard clinical interventions. This includes both experimental agents, and those approved for use by the TGA. Committee information HREC Committee Composition 2022 HREC Terms of Reference 2020 HREC meeting dates Applications and correspondence items will not be reviewed by the committee unless all documents are signed and submitted to Ethics Review Manager (ERM). The dates for 2023 are: Meeting No: Agenda closure 2023 GHSJOG HREC review dates 01/2024 15 January 2024 (5pm) 8 February 2024 02/2024 26 February 2024 (5pm) 21 March 2023 03/2024 15 April 2024 (5pm) 9 May 2024 04/2024 20 May 2023 (5pm) 13 June 2024 05/2024 1 July 2024 (5pm) 25 July 2024 06/2024 12 August 2024 (5pm) 5 September 2024 07/2024 23 September 2024 (5pm) 17 October 2024 08/2024 11 November 2024 (5pm) 5 December 2024 Responsibilities of the Chief Principal Investigator (CPI), Principal Investigator and Sponsor Find out about the roles and responsibilities in Single Site and Multi-Site research projects on the Clinical Trials and Research Victoria website.

The Low Risk Research Subcommittee gives a faster review pathway for all projects which are considered low risk. There are no closing dates applicable for low risk research. 'Low risk research' describes research where the only foreseeable risk is no greater than discomfort. Research where the risk for participants or others is greater than discomfort is not low risk (NHMRC National Statement chapter 2.1). Please use the submission checklist to determine if your project is suitable for the Low Risk Review pathway. The Low Risk Research Subcommittee reserves the right to refer projects to a full HREC review at any time.For more information, please contact the Grampians Health Research Ethics and Governance team at ResearchEthics@bhs.org.au 

Research and Innovation on the Run is back for 2023!  This year, we're showcasing our impressive range of research and innovation at Grampians Health! We excited to share the powerful effect our research and innovation projects have on our organization and community. If you have questions or need more information, contact us at researchethics@gh.org.au   Check out what happening at this year's Research and Innovation on the Run symposium below.

Some frequently asked questions about the Emergency Department - find out further information about the Emergency Department.  In an emergency contact 000

The Ballarat Austin Radiation Oncology Centre (BAROC) is a partnership between Austin Health and Grampians Health Ballarat that provides Radiation Therapy services to the Ballarat and Grampians region. Find out more about Radiation Therapy.

Frequently asked questions about the BRICC Wellness Centre. Visit the main Wellness Centre page.

Below is a range of Specialist Outpatients frequently asked questions. Find out more about Specialist Outpatients clinics at BHS.  

As your health and well-being is important to us, please do not use this form to ask medical advice, contact your GP or present to a local Emergency Department. In an emergency contact 000. Please Note: Feedback from this form is not monitored outside of normal business hours. As one of our patients or clients, you are the focus of our efforts. Your feedback helps us know what we are doing well and where we need to improve. If you have any comments, compliments, suggestions or concerns about any aspect of your care, please tell the staff. You can also discuss your concerns with the manager of the ward, unit or department. If you are not satisfied with our service, please call the Consumer Liaison team on 03 5320 4014 or use the below form. We take complaints seriously and aim to resolve them quickly and fairly. If you remain dissatisfied with our response, you may contact the Health Complaints Commissioner (HCC). The HCC responds to complaints about health services and the handling of health information in Victoria. Their service is free, confidential and impartial. To lodge a complaint with the HCC, fill out a complaint form at www.hcc.vic.gov.au or phone 1300 582 113 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday to discuss your complaint.   Send us your feedback

Research involving humans must not be undertaken until a formal signed approval has been confirmed by GH SJOG HREC.The HREC reviews studies such as: Non-interventional. Qualitative. Laboratory or basic science. Observational studies. Clinical research involving drugs and devices. This includes both experimental agents, and those approved for use by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Non-standard clinical interventions. This includes both experimental agents, and those approved for use by the TGA. Please refer to Section two - National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (NS).

The Grampians Public Health Unit (GPHU) has been established to strengthen the public health response to communicable diseases and other health issues. The unit is part of a new system of devolved public health units across Victoria, to provide a new state-wide system of public health delivery and oversight.

Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre (BRICC) is a world-class cancer centre providing cancer care, treatment and research for the community in the Grampians Region of Victoria.Find more information on the services offered at BRICC and additional resources for cancer patients below.