Wombat Collaboration Advisory Committee

The terms of reference for this committee are:

• Oversee the operation of the WOMBAT Collaboration, in order for the objectives of the Collaboration to be fulfilled.
• Monitor the progress of the WOMBAT Collaboration towards its stated targets.
• Promote cooperative planning and conduct of high quality multicentre randomised trials at international, national and regional levels.
• Ensure that there is comprehensive and equitable access to the services and facilities of the WOMBAT Collaboration by people with an interest in conducting perinatal clinical trials within Australia.
• Provide a process for individuals or groups who wish to appeal about obtaining access to WOMBAT Collaboration services and facilities.
• Oversee the direction of the WOMBAT Collaboration’s educational program and ensure that the educational needs of Australian perinatal researchers regarding clinical trials are being addressed.
• Ensuring research gaps for perinatal trials are identified and accessible.
• Identify opportunities for sustaining the services and facilities provided by the WOMBAT Collaboration beyond the initial grant period.
• Ensure that the WOMBAT Collaboration operates without conflicts of interest.
• Promote involvement of consumers in the WOMBAT Collaboration.
• Promote the conduct of methodological research relating to perinatal clinical trials.