Consultation on the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (third edition) has commenced. 

You are invited to provide feedback to the Commission. Your input will help shape the new standards.

The first consultation is open from 9 July to 30 September 2025. Visit our Consultation page.

The Commission has developed the self-assessment tool as part of a suite of resources to assist community-managed mental health service providers to implement the National Safety and Quality Mental Health Standards for Community Managed Organisations (NSQMHCMO Standards). This guide provides step-by-step instructions for completing the self-assessment tool.

This fact sheet describes where service providers using a risk management approach will assess the risks associated with each action in the National Safety and Quality Mental Health Standards for Community Managed Organisations (NSQMHCMO Standards). The risk assessment findings will help you to prioritise and mitigate risks identified as you implement the standards.

The Commission has developed an accreditation process for the National Safety and Quality Mental Health Standards for Community Managed Organisations (NSQMHCMO Standards), which will operate under the AHSSQA Scheme. This fact sheet outlines the process for service providers seeking accreditation.

This issue includes items on pay for performance, primary care and more. Along with the latest from International Journal for Quality in Health Care, BMJ Quality & Safety, Public Health Research & Practice, American Journal of Medical Quality, and Health Expectations and the UK’s NIHR..

This document provides information for APAS contributors on verification rules for OrgTRx.