Accreditation Licence

Accreditation Alliance Australia–New Zealand (AAA-NZ) formed in 2010 when a group of quality consultants and assessors, from both nations, responded to primary health and social services sector concerns and feedback about duplications, reporting burdens and lack of acknowledgement of culture.

The alliance members designed a standards framework in a more contemporary approach. Its streamlines duplication while incorporating the universal characteristics essential to a culture of quality. The AAA-NZ framework is consistent with international accreditation process and protocols.

The standards were assessed by ISQua, an international standards accreditation organisation, receiving praise for its design and gaining two exceeded ratings for cultural content and quality improvement integration.

Te Wana Trust is authorised to deliver the programme in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia.

Accreditation certifies that the organisation has met the relevant Standards and is participating in a Quality Programme.  Accreditation is awarded for 3 years and enables an organisation to use its accreditation status and logos for promotional, grant application and business development purposes.

Accreditation in itself cannot guarantee that the organisation is mistake-free. However, a Quality Programme will help develop systems and processes for investigating and redressing mistakes, and tracking compliance with regulations and guidelines.