About Us

Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL) is a leading provider of accreditation and related quality improvement services to general practices. Established in 1997, AGPAL is a not-for-profit organisation committed to delivering dedicated support services to general practice, medical deputising services, after-hours services, Aboriginal medical services and Royal Flying Doctor services as they work to achieve accreditation, measured against the Standards developed by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). Accreditation is independent recognition that an organisation, program or activity meets the requirements of defined criteria or standards. Accreditation provides assurance for owners, managers, staff, funding bodies and consumers about quality and performance. AGPAL is committed to providing a simple and effective accreditation program consistent with international best practice. Recognised widely by industry as a quality program, AGPAL accreditation offers general practices performance assurance at the highest level. Accreditation is our core business. Quality Innovation Performance (QIP) is part of the AGPAL Group of Companies and is Australiaâ??s most comprehensive not-for-profit health promotion charity specialising in accreditation and certification services. QIP delivers dedicated accreditation and support services to a diverse range of organisations across the entire health and human services continuum from community services and primary health care to secondary and tertiary health care organisations.