Jean Hailes for Women's Health is a national not-for-profit organisation based in Melbourne, Australia.
Jean Hailes is an incorporated association governed by an independent Board of Directors who provide their time and expertise on a voluntary basis and receive no fees, salaries or benefits from the work they undertake for the Board. The Board oversees and ensures compliance with the Jean Hailes vision, mission and strategic direction.
Jean Hailes' main source of funding is government grants and philanthropic funding. Jean Hailes also receives support from corporate, community and private donations.
Jean Hailes has developed a significant reputation as an independent and objective source of information on the latest evidence-based developments in women's health. This independence and objectivity is recognised by women, the community and government.
In particular, Jean Hailes protects its academic freedom and right to speak objectively and openly on all matters, controversial or otherwise. Jean Hailes considers it important that the organisation and its staff abide by an ethical culture.
Jean Hailes is committed to a high standard of behaviour and bases its ethical principles, standards and guidelines that include and incorporate those published by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians where applicable and the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Health and Research Ethical Guidelines.
Jean Hailes' process around conflicts of interest include:
The Jean Hailes Foundation (Jean Hailes for Women's Health) is recognised by the Australian Tax Office as a not-for-profit organisation. All donations over $2 are tax deductible in Australia.