Community Organisations
Community organisations and service providers come in all shapes and sizes across a myriad of key service areas, with each having a similar organisation goal – to improve the well-being or betterment of people, groups and local communities.
Bringing together a comprehensive combination of history, expertise, experience and knowledge, cultivated since delivering one of the first national accreditation programs, CHASP, more than 25 years ago, QIP has unique insight into community organisations and service providers across Australia.
We understand that every organisation is different. Whether an organisation requires single or multi-framework solutions, the QIP team is committed to supporting organisations through the accreditation and quality improvement process to ensure this experience is a positive one.
Accreditation for community organisations
Participating in the process of accreditation allows community organisations to demonstrate a commitment to continuous quality improvement while engaging in activities which enhance systems and processes, culture, and service delivery to better meet the needs of Australian consumers.
Accrediting a wide spectrum of organisations and service providers across the community sector Australia-wide, QIP is proud to work with organisations which include but are not limited to:
- Community Organisations
seeking specific government funding - Community Support Services
- Non-Government Organisations (NGOs), from small to large
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Support Services
- Aged Care Support Services
- Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Services
- Community Health Services
- Child, Youth and Family Services
- Maternal And Child Health Services and Support
- Disability and Human Support Services
- Domestic and Family Violence Support Services
- Housing and Homelessness Support Services
- Mental Health Services
- Organisations looking to support LGBTI Inclusiveness
- Primary Health Networks
- QIP Safeguarding Standards, and
- Women’s Health Services.
QIP is also a government approved provider of accreditation services under multiple standards and frameworks. These include the Australian Service Excellence Standards (ASES) and Human Services Standards, Victoria.
QIP is proud to be the owner and exclusive provider of the QIC Health and Community Services Standards.
Benfits of accreditation
Reduce business risk
Provides ongoing review, monitoring and improvement of systems, processes and culture, enabling risk management and mitigation.
Consumer confidence
Reassures consumers and the local community of an organisation’s commitment to deliver quality-focused services and care.
Quality team
Educates and engages the team in the process of quality improvement that can build a culture of quality among staff.
Industry benchmark
Offers confidence to stakeholders of the service delivery provided, and assists to meet regulatory requirements for funding incentives.
Quality improvement
Reflects a commitment to continuous quality improvements in systems, processes, policies, culture, risk management and staff management.
Enhanced services
Provides opportunities to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to enhance patient care and service experiences.
How QIP supports organisations
Tailored support
QIP has trained QIP Client Liaison Teams on hand to answer any questions clients may have about their accreditation, certification or verification. With expert knowledge of each of the standards or frameworks, evidence requirements and the self-assessment process, QIP’s Client Liaison Teams provide clients with on-going advice throughout their cycle.
QIP’s accreditation hub
The QIP accreditation hub is an online platform tailored to each client’s individual accreditation timelines and framework requirements. It includes a personalised action plan, a resource library and a number of other features to support clients throughout their accreditation journey.
Access to AccreditationPro
QIP’s online self-assessment software, known as AccreditationPro, streamlines accreditation preparation by helping clients determine their organisation’s compliance with an applicable set of Standards.
Access to online resources and education
QIP’s online Education and Resource Library, provides clients with access to a range of practical, informative and customisable resources to support organisations in complying with the relevant industry Standards.
Regular news and e-newsletters
Stay up-to-date with industry and organisational news, helpful tips and your standards information with QIP communications including periodical e-newsletters advising of any changes to processes, systems, standards or evidence requirements are released.
Highly trained assessment teams
QIP’s Assessors are highly trained and qualified peer assessors who work across the Australian health, community and human services sectors. Our team will share their knowledge and support organisations through the accreditation assessment.
Celebrating the achievement of accreditation
Achieving QIP accreditation takes dedication, team work and a commitment to continuous quality improvement. When organisations achieve their accredited, certificated or verified status, they are provided with their own 'Promotional Toolkit' filled with a number of materials to celebrate and promote this achievement.
The QIP Accredited Symbol is one way consumers and local community can be reassured that an organisation has been recognised for their commitment to delivering a safe and quality-focused service.
Become part of our online community
Join us on social media to celebrate organisation achievements made within the health, community and human services sectors and to be kept up-to-date with the latest industry news and events, including QIP and AGPAL updates.
