The 2026 CQI State Forum featured presentations from AH&MRC Member Services and sector partners, showcasing innovative programs, quality improvement initiatives, and community-led approaches that are improving health outcomes for Aboriginal communities. Through sharing insights, lessons learned, and best practice strategies, presenters helped strengthen collaboration, inspire innovation, and support continuous quality improvement across the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health sector.
Day 1
Introduction of AH&MRC Compliance team and Resource Suite
Compliance Team, Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council
This presentation introduced the AH&MRC Compliance Team and provided an overview of the upcoming Compliance Resource Suite, outlining its purpose, key features, and how it will support Member Services in strengthening governance, accreditation readiness, and continuous quality improvement.
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Grant Writing for ACCHSs: Finding and Securing Funding Opportunities
Gavin Brown – CEO & Kirralaa Johnstone – Senior Manager, Yamagigu Consulting
This presentation explored practical strategies for identifying funding opportunities, developing competitive grant applications, and strengthening the capacity of ACCHSs to secure funding that supports community priorities and sustainable service delivery.
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Health Care Complaints Commission NSW Explained: What to Expect, How We Work, and How We Support Services
John Tansey – Commissioner, NSW Health Care Complaints Commission
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Freedom Ride: Honouring Culture, History and Identity
Amy Townsend – Culture & History Consultant, Walgett AMS
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Day 2
Walking Together in Healing: Culture, Community and Truth on Sorry Day
Lachlan Madden – Senior Project Officer, Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW
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Governance and Safety in AI and Digital Innovation
Australian Commission on Quality and Safety in Health Care
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Improving Data Integrity Following Clinical Information System (CIS) Migration
Leanne Miles – Operations Manager, Bullinah AHS
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When Systems Fail: Using CQI to Restore Stability and Trust
Megan Dixon – CEO, Condobolin AHS
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Preparing for New General Practice Standards: What Services Need to Know
Riley O’Hanlon – National Manager, QIP Consulting
