Research initiatives

We lead and support research to develop innovative solutions to health challenges in rural areas and improve health care.

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Western NSW LHD has a strong focus on research and a vibrant research culture is at the core of our work.  

By building capacity, leadership and excellence across everything we do – from the research laboratory to the patient’s bedside – we strive to address the challenges of health service delivery in rural and remote settings, by developing and implementing innovative, context-appropriate solutions. 

Our research office

The Research Office is your first point of contact in Western NSW LHD for:

  • guidance and engagement for any health-related research activity
  • clinical trials
  • health data requests.

External organisations or individuals wishing to collaborate with Western NSW LHD on research (including data sharing requests) must contact the Research Office on wnswlhd-ResearchOffice@health.nsw.gov.au.

Library network​

Our library services support research in Western NSW LHD. We have 4 libraries that share a common catalogue, located at Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange and Broken Hill.

To find out more email WNSWLHD-OrangeLibrary@health.nsw.gov.au.

Research opportunities

Current research opportunities and grants available for our staff and partners include:

Greater Western Human Research Ethics Committee (GWHREC)

The Greater Western Human Research Ethics Committee operates in accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council’s National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (PDF 671.81KB)​​.  It has been accredited by the NSW Ministry of Health as a lead committee to provide the single ethical and scientific review of research proposals within the NSW public health system.  Download a copy of the GWHREC Terms of Reference (PDF 208.28KB).

GWHREC oversees all research ethics for:

  • Far West LHD
  • Illawarra Shoalhaven LHD
  • Murrumbidgee LHD
  • Southern NSW LHD
  • Western NSW LHD.

Download the  GWHREC Guide for Researchers (PDF 850.55KB)​ for information about obtaining ethics approval and conducting research.

Our Research Strategy

The Western NSW LHD research strategy maps our vision to be an organisation that drives innovation and excellence to ensure healthier rural people and thriving communities.

The strategy complements a range of NSW Health initiatives and builds on their commitment to support high-quality research, evaluation and translation with the overarching aim of keeping people healthy.

Work is currently underway to finalise the next Western NSW LHD Research Strategy.

Western NSW Health ​​Research Network (WHRN)

This partnership aims to drive innovation in health research across Western NSW.

WHRN is the peak body for health research in Western NSW and is a collaboration between our LHD and: 

  • 4 universities
  • Western NSW Primary Health Network
  • Hospitals
  • Community managed organisations
  • Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations.

For more information visit the WHRN website.

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