The importance of accreditation planning with RACGP 5th Edition Standards

Effective accreditation planning is essential for ensuring ACCHOs meet the RACGP 5th Edition Standards. Preparation is key. The process of accreditation can feel daunting, but a structured approach helps manage the workload, streamline operations, and ultimately foster a higher standard of care. QAIHC’s Quality and Compliance Manager Melita Parker said her Accreditation Our Way Model was a practical framework that offered a seven-stage roadmap for ACCHOs, aligning with a three-pronged approach: Plan, Train, and Support.

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Unlocking success: The importance of performance reviews

Performance reviews are an essential tool in any business, offering a structured opportunity for managers and employees to assess performance, recognise achievements, and identify areas for growth. When done well, these reviews strengthen the employee-manager relationship and help align individual efforts with company goals, ultimately fostering a more productive, and hopefully enjoyable work environment, says QAIHC HR Manager Ron Nelson.

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Planting the seeds for CEADH

QAIHC was proud to host 12 ACCHO peak body staff representatives, hailing from six jurisdictions, to discuss the future of the Centre of Excellence for Aboriginal Digital in Health (CEADH). On 23 September, the discussions began with a beautiful Welcome to Country, smoking ceremony, and breakfast in nearby Musgrave Park, followed by presentations and discussions on CEADH’s strategic direction.

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Trent Adams drives growth at Goolburri

rent Adams, Deputy CEO of Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement, is dedicated to expanding the Toowoomba-based organisation’s impact and supporting communities. Building on his family’s legacy — his mother is Goolburri’s CEO and his late brother also worked in the ACCHO sector — Trent has a passion for mental health and wellbeing and tackling poverty.

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Sector Leader Magazine is published by the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC).

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