Quality Practice Accreditation

21/10/2026

New Standards. Where do you start?

Before you open a blank document and start rewriting everything, take stock of what your practice already does well.

Our new blog breaks the 6th edition Standards preparation into manageable steps - understanding the changes, involving your team and identifying what needs attention.

Read more about how you can start preparing now:

Whenever the Standards change, practices understandably ask what they need to do differently. Which requirements have changed? What evidence will be needed? How will the team find time to prepare? Those questions deserve clear answers. But as we prepare for the 6th edition, we should also ask what t...

21/10/2026

We've heard you: Accreditation costs too much and it's time for change.

Our proposal? Government-funded accreditation, no direct accreditation fees for practices, and the freedom to choose your accreditation provider.

Dr Paul Mara is leading the charge. But to make government listen, we need practices behind us.

Watch Dr Mara's message and add your voice to the call for change.

Sign the petition today: https://qpa.wufoo.com/forms/z13thoay1pstatc/

14/10/2026

Fee-free accreditation. Fairer access. A different way forward.

QPA proposes changing how general practice accreditation is funded.

Practices would no longer pay accreditation agencies directly. Instead, accreditation would be government-funded through an independent pricing mechanism.

The aim? Fairer access for practices of every size and location, with greater consistency and accountability in assessments.

Support this change? Add your name and help show decision-makers that the proposal deserves consideration.

The petition will close on 31 October 2026. Show your support now before it's too late!

Read the proposal and sign here:
https://qpa.wufoo.com/forms/z13thoay1pstatc/

06/10/2026

Did you catch our recent article published in last week's newsletter?

GP and QPA Founder and Managing Director, Dr Paul Mara shared how QPA can help you streamline operations, clarify responsibilities and boost efficiency within your practice.

Read the full article here👇

General practice isn’t easy. Better systems can make it easier. by Paul Mara | Sep 11, 2026 | News Owning or managing a general practice comes with significant responsibility. On any given day, you’re solving problems, managing finances, supporting your team, responding to patients, resolving co...

02/10/2026

QPA is proposing that general practices no longer pay directly for accreditation.

What does it mean for your practice?

1. No fee accreditation - practices would no longer have to fund accreditation directly from their own limited resources

2. Your choice remains - Practices would continue to choose their approved accreditation provider

3. Accreditation stays independent - An accreditation would continue to be independent and delivered by approved accreditation agencies.

Support fee-free accreditation today! https://qpa.wufoo.com/forms/z13thoay1pstatc/

01/10/2026

⏰ 🗓️ Daylight Saving begins and the October public holiday 🗓️ ⏰

From this Sunday, 4 October 2026, daylight saving will begin in NSW and the south-eastern Australian states and territories. Clocks will move forward one hour which will affect our QPA office times until Sunday, 4 April 2027, when they go back.

Monday, 5 October 2026 is the Labour Day public holiday in NSW. The QPA office will be closed on this day, with normal hours resuming from 8:30am (AEDT) on Tuesday, 6 October.

01/10/2026

Register now to attend our final public webinar for 2026!

Building Quality: The Self Assessment
Tuesday, 10 November 2026
1pm (AEDT)

In this practical session, we'll cut through the confusion and show you how to turn your self-assessment into a clear plan: what to focus on, what to prepare and how to use your QM feedback to address gaps before your survey visit. Bring your questions and leave with a more confident way forward.

Reserve your spot today: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8825704427956194908?source=qfb

30/09/2026

Preparing for the 6th edition Standards? Practical support starts here!

The 6th edition Standards brings changes for every general practice - but you don't need to tackle everything at once. QPA is already developing practical support to help practices understand what's changing, what it means for your practice and what you can start doing now.

Our latest article brings together some of the support already available for our QPA practices and explains what you can expect from us as implementation approaches.

Preparing for the 6th edition: Practical support starts now! by QPA | Sep 16, 2026 | News The RACGP has published its Standards for general practices (6th edition) marking the beginning of an important transition for general practice accreditation. The Standards and other associated resources produc...

29/09/2026

In response to a recent webinar poll, more than 87% of respondents supported QPA's proposal to remove the direct cost of accreditation to practices. It follows QPA's recent discussion paper proposing a change to the way general practice accreditation is funded.

Given the increased complexities of the new 6th Standards and to avoid the extra cost burden on practices, we need your support. QPA is proposing that general practices no longer pay directly for accreditation, instead, accreditation would be funded through the Medicare budget and paid directly to the agency.

What it means for your practice:
1. No fee accreditation - Practices would no longer have to fund accreditation directly from their own limited resources.
2. Your choice remains - Practices would continue to choose their approved accreditation provider.
3. Accreditation stays independent - An accreditation would continue to be independent and delivered by approved accreditation agencies.

Read our discussion paper proposing changes to the funding model for general practice accreditation: https://www.qpa.health/2026/08/19/discussion-paper-should-general-practices-pay-for-accreditation/

Share your support: https://qpa.wufoo.com/forms/z13thoay1pstatc/

16/09/2026

Today is World Patient Safety Day. An official World Health Organisation global public health day observed to raise global awareness of patient safety, engage key stakeholders and encourage action to reduce avoidable harm in health care.

This year's theme is 'Safe care for noncommunicable diseases' under the slogan 'Safe care for life'. This year's theme highlights safety challenges for chronic conditions like diabetes, cancer, hypertension and heart disease that require continuous care over long periods.

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) provides resources to help local clinics and communities amplify patient voices, available here 👇

World Patient Safety Day, celebrated on 17 September each year, is a World Health Organization (WHO) global initiative focused on promoting safer health care practices.