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Australia
The Australasian Bioethics Association was formed
in 1991. Its aims are: to promote the study of bioethics in Australasia;
to provide a
public forum for debate and discussion of bioethics; to promote awareness
of bioethics and bioethical issues in the community among all those
involved in health care and related disciplines.
Australian Health Ethics Committee
The Australian
Health Ethics Committee (AHEC) is a principal committee of the National
Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) established
under the NHMRC Act 1992. The AHEC's functions are to advise NHMRC
on ethical issues relating to health and developing guidelines for
the conduct of medical research involving humans. In addition, the
AHEC's functions have been expanded to include the promotion of community
debate on health ethics issues, monitoring the work of human research
ethics committees, and monitoring and advising on international developments
in health ethics. AHEC's membership draws on experts in philosophy,
the ethics of medical research, public health and social science research,
clinical medical practice and nursing, disability, law, religion and
health consumer issues.
Caroline Chisholm Centre for Health Ethics
The
Caroline Chisholm Centre for Health Ethics began operation in March
1995. It began as a response to the Catholic Hospitals' demand for
greater understanding and advice on ethical issues in health care.
The Centre publishes a Bulletin quarterly, which is an important outreach
for the Centre. The journal articles are directed to informed persons
seeking moral truth in health ethics in the Catholic Christian tradition.
Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics
 
The
Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics (CAPPE) has unique
national standing as a Special Research Centre in applied philosophy
funded by the Australian Research Council. It operates as a unified
centre with two divisions: in Melbourne at the University of Melbourne
and in Canberra at Charles Sturt University. The Centre concentrates,
in a single unit, the expertise of applied philosophers working in
diverse fields of research. The Centre promotes community discussion
and professional dialogue concerning key ethical problems facing Australia
today.
Centre for Human Bioethics - Monash University
The
Centre for Human Bioethics was established by Peter Singer in 1980
as Australia’s first research centre devoted to bioethics.
The Centre pursues vigorous research into many aspects of bioethics,
particularly
reproductive ethics, end-of-life decision-making, and the development
of utilitarian and virtue-based approaches to ethics. The Centre
has also pioneered graduate study in bioethics.
The Centre for Law and Genetics - University of Tasmania
The mission of the Centre is to provide excellence
in research for the benefit of the Australian and International communities
into the
legal and ethical issues arising from the developments in genetic technology
and to propose effective and equitable means for developing, applying
and benefit-sharing of this technology.
The Centre for Values, Ethics and the Law in Medicine is an
independent centre of the University Sydney associated with the Faculty
of Medicine.
The Centre was first established in 1995 by Australian philosopher,
surgeon and poet, Miles Little and has since gained an international
reputation. It is known for its innovative approach to research,
education, consultation and community outreach activities.
Clinical Unit in Ethics and Health Law
The
Clinical Unit in Ethics and Health Law (CUEHL) is part of the School
of Medical Practice and Population Health, Faculty of Health,
at the
University of Newcastle. CUEHL has two offices: at the John Hunter
Hospital, and the David Maddison Building, Royal Newcastle Hospital.
The Clinical Unit in Ethics and Health Law (CUEHL) is a collaboration
between academics at the University of Newcastle and clinicians from
Hunter Health and the Hunter community. CUEHL is a multidisciplinary
group that provides teaching and expertise within both the University
and the health service. CUEHL carries out research into the ethical
and legal issues raised in the provision of health care, with a particular
emphasis on multi-professional research.
Eleanor Shaw Centre for the Study of Medicine, Society and Law
The Eleanor Shaw Centre for the Study of Medicine, Society and Law
provides a forum for the discussion of the relationship between medicine
and the biological sciences and society. Various research projects
include investigation of the microethics of the medical consultation
process, ethical aspects of ageing and the quality use of medicines
in non-English speaking communities. Other projects examine the ethical
implications of information technologies in medicine, ethical issues
at the end of life and the use of complementary medicines among patients
with HIV/AIDS. The Centre has established an electronic Health Ethics
Archive to help bring consistency to decision making related to ethics.
A clinical ethics service offers assistance to patients, relatives
and staff on ethical issues
GeneEthics Network
The GeneEthics Network was founded in 1988. It promotes critical community
discussion and debate on the economic, market, environmental, social
and ethical impacts of genetic engineering (GE) technologies. The Network
campaigns for the precautionary principle to be rigorously applied
to all uses of GE. It also promotes community participation in policy-making
processes on: GE regulation, proposed releases of GE organisms and
their products, food labeling, feral animal and weed control. GeneEthics
Network supporters keep an eye on all uses of gene technology.
Health Issues Centre
Health Issues Centre (HIC) is a non-government health policy analysis
group which researches consumer perspectives on health. Its aim is
to help create a more equitable health care system which is more responsive
to users, particularly those who are disadvantaged by current arrangements.
The Centre is also the lead agency for the National Resource Centre
for Consumer Participation in Health.
The Human Genetics Society of Australasia
The
Human Genetics Society of Australasia provides a forum for those dedicated
to the study, investigation and practice of human genetics
with multiple objectives, including high ethical standards among those
working in human genetics. One of the association’s 16 committees
is the Ethics & Social Issues Committee.
John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family
In
addition to addressing the theological and pastoral issues of marital
and family life, some campuses of the Institute also offer courses
of study in bioethics—especially as it relates to respect for
the dignity of the human person, for marriage and for the natural
family.
L J Goody Bioethics Centre
The mission
of the LJ Goody Bioethics Centre is to examine the ethical aspects
of contemporary practices in health care and, by research,
post-graduate education and community service, to contribute a Catholic
perspective to public discussion about what constitutes good conduct
and wise decision-making in health care.
Research Integrity and Animal Care
The Office of Research Ethics
and Animal Care incorporates Human Research Ethics, Animal Ethics
and the Animal Care Unit. The Research Ethics
Office is responsible for administration and policy issues relating
to experimentation on human participants and on animals. The Animal
Care Unit is responsible for ensuring the high quality care of all
animals approved for research and teaching.
Plunkett Centre for Ethics
The mission
of the Plunkett Centre is to promote the values of compassion and fellowship,
intellectual and professional excellence, and fairness
and justice. Its primary focus is on the realization of these values
in the provision and the allocation of health care. The Centre expresses
this commitment through research, teaching and community engagement,
and by bringing a Catholic perspective to all its endeavours.
The Southern Cross Bioethics Institute
is an independent and non-denominational academic institute established
in 1987. The Institute was given the
task of analysing in depth the urgent ethical issues which arise
in aged care in particular, and human health and life, in general.
The
Southern Cross Bioethics Institute is founded upon the recognition
and respect for the universal human values, especially upon the inviolable
and inalienable right to life of every member of the human family,
whatever the age, status or ability of that member.
New Zealand
Bioethics Centre, University of Otago
Established
in 1988, the Bioethics Centre at the University of Otago is New Zealand's
only centre for healthcare ethics. The Centre's aims
are to encourage and co-ordinate teaching and research, to stimulate
informed public debate, and to provide a consultation and resource
service for health professionals and others in the community. Expertise
comes from a variety of perspectives in the humanities and sciences,
to deal with current ethical issues in medicine, biology, health care
and the broader issues of environmental ethics. The Centre has an extensive
teaching programme at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Health Research Council Ethics Committee
The Health Research Council Ethics Committee (HRCEC) is a Health Research
Council statutory committee established under the Health Research Council
Act 1990. The functions of the committee include making recommendations
to the Council on ethical issues in relation to health research, providing
and reviewing ethical guidelines for the Council, and giving advice
to ethics committees established by other bodies.
National Ethics Committee on Assisted Human Reproduction
The National Ethics Committee on Assisted Human
Reproduction (NECAHR) is the New Zealand body that reviews assisted
human reproduction (AHR)
proposals (including health research and innovative treatment) to determine
whether they are ethical. In addition, NECAHR is required to develop
protocols and guidelines for providers that relate to the ethical issues
involved with aspects of AHR, and advise the Minister of Health on
ethical issues relating to AHR.
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