MCRI Policy portal

Governance and compliance at MCRI

At the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) and Victorian Clinical Genetics Services (VCGS), we are committed to maintaining a robust governance framework that supports ethical, transparent, and effective decision-making. Our policies help ensure a safe and inclusive environment for staff, students, research participants, patients, collaborators, and visitors. 

Explore our public policy library below. Please note that some internal policies are not published externally. For more information, including access to related procedures, please contact our Legal Team direclty: .

Governance policies

pdfConstitution of Murdoch Children's Research Institute (2021)424.24 KB
Outlines MCRI's legal structure and governance principles. 

pdfMCRI Code of Conduct (2026)1.57 MB
Sets expectations for professional behaviour across all roles and functions within MCRI.

pdfVCGS Code of Conduct (2025)496.81 KB
This document sets out the Code of Conduct of Victorian Clinical Genetics Services (VCGS).

pdfConflict of Interest Policy (2022)197.00 KB
Supports ethical decision-making by ensuring potential or actual conflicts are disclosed and managed transparently.

Operational and compliance policies

pdfChild-Safety-Policy.pdf186.24 KB
We are committed to protecting children and young people. This policy ensures their safety and wellbeing are embedded across all activities.

pdfPSEAH Policy167.52 KB
Our Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) Policy affirms our commitment to safeguarding vulnerable populations in all contexts.

pdfModern Slavery Policy (2024)156.86 KB Details our commitment to eradicating all forms of modern slavery in operations and supply chains.

pdfModern Slavery Act Statement (2025)6.22 MB Outlines our actions to identify and mitigate slavery risks in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act.

pdfGlobal Health Activities Framework (Reviewed 2023)843.27 KB
Ensures alignment with the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) Code of Conduct, fostering integrity and accountability in our global work.

pdfFeedback and Complaints Handling Policy335.36 KB
This document outlines how to raise concerns and how we address them to continuously improve our services. We value and encourage all feedback. Find out how to give us feedback.

Preclinical studies - Animal Ethics Committee
The Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) at MCRI is responsible for approving and monitoring all animal-based research at The Melbourne Children's Campus. The AEC operates under the guidance of the MCRI Executive Committee and complies with legislative requirements. Discover our commitment to ethical research practices and animal welfare. 

Privacy and data use

Privacy Policy
Our policy explains how MCRI and VCGS collect, store, and manage personal data from research participants, donors, patients, contractors, and other stakeholders. Read our General Privacy Policy

pdfWhistleblower Policy (2025)227.71 KB
Our Whistleblower program supports people who alert us to wrongdoing when making a protected disclosure.  Protected disclosures can be lodged via our external Whistleblower reporting service: https://www.whistleblowingservice.com.au/mcri/. 

Contact us

For further information or to request access to internal policies, contact our Legal Team direclty: .