Quality Practice Accreditation

13/11/2025

Yesterday, QPA Founder and Managing Director, Dr Paul Mara presented a special morning workshop to practice's from across the Murrumbidgee PHN region about the draft 6th edition Standards for general practice.

Thank you Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network for hosting and supporting this important educational session for your practices!

13/11/2025

On Tuesday this week, (Remembrance Day), we were honoured to welcome members of the local Gundagai 7th Light Horse Association to our office. The 7th Light Horse Association is a remembrance troop dedicated to honouring our war heroes and keeping alive the history and traditions of the Australian Light Horse.

In the lead up to this important day, our QPA team dedicated our October fundraising efforts to raising money for this important local community group.

Thank you to the 7th Light Horse - Gundagai Troop for visiting!

06/11/2025

A new advisory, GP25/01, has recently been released by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC). The advisory clarifies the requirements for accreditation under the National General Practice Accreditation (NGPA) Scheme for general practices and accrediting agencies.

From the 1st November 2025, general practices that have not previously registered for accreditation with an approved accrediting agency, and want to achieve accreditation under the Scheme, must register.

Find out more here 👇
https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/newsroom/national-standards-updates/advisory-gp2501-registration-under-national-general-practice-accreditation-scheme #:~:text=October%202027-,Purpose,the%20NGPA%20Scheme%2C%20must%20register.

06/11/2025

📣📣CONSULTATION NOW OPEN

The Commission is seeking feedback from health and aged care service providers about the draft Point of Care Testing (POCT) Standard. Learn more and find out how you can participate. Consultation is now open now until Friday, 12th December 2025.

Home Newsroom Our consultations Point of Care Testing Standard Consultation Point of Care Testing Standard Consultation Closing 12 December 2025 The Commission is undertaking a broad consultation on the draft Point of Care Testing (POCT) Standard to support health and aged care service providers in....

23/10/2025

Some fantastic feedback from one of the quality practice teams, M3 Health Hobsons Bay, who were in attendance at our recent workshop, held in partnership with North Western Melbourne PHN earlier this month!

Last week, M3 Health Hobsons Bay participated in a session hosted by the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network, where Dr Paul Mara (Founder & Managing Director of QPA) and Michaela Doon (Quality Accreditation Manager) shared valuable insights on quality improvement and accreditation in general practice.

It was an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow Practice Managers across the region and discuss how we can continue driving quality care and continuous improvement within our practices.

We’re proud to be part of a collaborative primary care network committed to excellence and better outcomes for our patients.

20/10/2025

This week is Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Week, highlighting the importance of preventing infections. This year's theme is A proactive approach to IPC: Identify the risk, protect patients and the workforce, Control the spread of infection.

Everyone has a role to play. Simple actions can make a big difference!

Learn more here👇

IPC Week is held during the third week of October each year to highlight the importance of preventing infections.

20/10/2025

Last week, QPA Managing Director, Dr Paul Mara and Quality Accreditation Manager, Michaela Doon were thrilled to visit the North Western Melbourne PHN office and present to practice managers from across the region!

QPA is proud to partner with our industry stakeholders to support general practice teams in driving quality care for patients and the communities they serve.

Thank you North Western Melbourne PHN for this fantastic opportunity to connect with your practices!

30/09/2025

Our QPA head office will be closed next Monday 6th October for the public holiday. Daylight savings time (AEDT) also begins next week, when our office reopens.

25/09/2025

We're very proud to share that one of our outstanding practices, Banyo Clinic, has been awarded the RACGP Queensland General Practice of the Year for 2025!

QPA congratulates the Banyo Clinic team for this deserving recognition and for their tireless work and commitment to deliver quality patient care to their community!

25/09/2025

Coming up on the 9th October, we'll be hosting the next webinar as part of the 2025 educational series. The topic we'll be delving into will be around Cold Chain Management. Don't miss your chance to reserve your spot and register now. 👇
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24/09/2025

Consultation closing soon!

Don't miss your chance to have your say and help shape the future of general practice accreditation. The consultation period will be closing on the 28th September 2025 for stakeholders to provide feedback on the draft Standards for general practice (6th edition). Review the draft and share your feedback via the below link 👇
https://www.racgp.org.au/running-a-practice/practice-standards/standards-newsletter/standards-for-general-practices-6th-edition