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The QIP Safeguarding Standards – supporting the aims of National Child Protection Week 2022
This year’s National Child Protection Week (4-10 September 2022) shines a light on what we know about children growing up safe and supported, and asks ‘how can we translate that knowledge into action?’ We know: Children THRIVE when they grow up safe, connected, and supported in their family, community, and culture Children have the RIGHT…
QIP congratulates Carers QLD: first organisation in Australia to achieve QIP Safeguarding Accreditation
Chair of QIP, Gary Smith congratulated Carers Queensland for being the first organisation in Australia to achieve accreditation against the pilot edition of QIP’s newly developed QIP Standards for Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults. In presenting the Certificate of Accreditation to Carers Queensland Chair, Jim Toohey, Mr Smith said QIP’s Safeguarding Accreditation Program is Australia’s…
Meet Taryn! Inaugural Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Traineeship Program Intern
Earlier this year the AGPAL Group of Companies was excited to welcome our inaugural intern, Taryn Anno as part of our Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Traineeship Program in consultation with AFL SportsReady. In celebration of National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day (4 August), Taryn has taken the time to share information about…
QIP Safeguarding Accreditation readies for uptake with highly qualified, sector-experienced assessors
A cohort of already highly qualified, sector-experienced QIP Assessors recently convened in Sydney for a deep dive into the QIP Standards for Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults. The training garnered tremendous feedback from the group – each of whom looks forward to being part of the only safeguarding framework in Australia to provide independent, third-party assessment of an organisation’s safeguarding commitments.
NAIDOC WEEK 22 – GET UP! STAND UP! SHOW UP!
NAIDOC Week celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It’s an opportunity for all Australians to come together, learn about First Nations cultures and histories, and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. To accomplish systemic change, we all must Get Up! Stand Up!…
National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health (NSQDMH) Standards
National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health (NSQDMH) Standards
Honorary Doctor of Letters honoris causa awarded to QIP Chair Gary Smith
Congratulations to QIP Chair Gary Smith for receiving an Honorary Doctor of Letters honoris causa (HonDLitt) from the University of New England (UNE). Gary was officially presented with his HonDLItt on Saturday 30 April 2022.
ASES accreditation for homelessness providers in NSW
From 30 June 2024, all specialist homelessness service (SHS) providers contracted to deliver programs under the New South Wales Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) will be required to be accredited at the ASES Certificate level (or equivalent) in order to continue to receive DCJ funding for future contracts.
NSW SHS Provider Accreditation
Accreditation requirements for specialist homelessness service providers in NSW Register your interest QIP is ready to help NSW homelessness providers meet accreditation requirements From 30 June 2024, all specialist homelessness service (SHS) providers contracted to deliver programs under the New South Wales Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) will be required to be accredited to…
World Health Day competition
World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on 7 April, under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization (WHO). This year, World Health Day is focused on urgent actions needed to keep humans and the planet healthy and to foster a movement to create societies focused on well-being.
QIC Health and Community Service Standards 7th Edition (v1.1) launched
The revised version leverages the strengths of the QIC Standards 7th Edition whilst filling in minor gaps, helping maximise organisation outcomes across the Australian community service sector and evolving it to a more contemporary structure.
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