This is a unique opportunity to test the Standards and help shape the future of Australia's framework for high-quality care.

The Commission will select up to 140 health services to take part in the pilot between February and June 2027.

Health services can nominate their preferred level of participation in the expression of interest. The participation levels are:

  1. Self-assessment and survey
  2. Self-assessment
  3. Desktop assessment

For more information see the pilot overview.
 

Why participate?

Participating health services will have the opportunity to:

  • develop an early understanding of the Standards and prepare for implementation
  • provide practical feedback on how the Standards should be implemented and assessed
  • identify what is working well and where additional guidance or support may be needed
  • contribute to refining the final version of the Standards
  • support the development of resources for health services.
     

Register your interest

Expressions of interest opened today and close on Friday 20 November 2026. 

Learn more about the pilot, including participation requirements and pilot activities, and submit an expression of interest.

Complete the EOI Form
 

More information

Visit the NSQHS Standards (third edition) Engagement Hub or email AdviceCentre@safetyandquality.gov.au.

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