Media Release
The Australian Organisation for Quality (Queensland) Incorporated (AOQ-QLD™) is a stand alone member based not-for-profit association registered under the Queensland Associations Incorporation Act 1981 Section 15, Incorporation Number IA16979.
AOQ-QLD™ has always purported to be what it is, ie a networking organisation for quality management and Business Improvement individuals and organisations providing training, networking, consulting and auditing services.
The AOQ-QLD™ rescinded its membership of the Australian Organisation for Quality Inc (the National Body) in September 2007 because, in the short term, the Council could not see a reasonable return on investment for the dues that were levied and for the time spent in participating in the activities of the National Body.
AOQ-QLD™ is a very responsible and forward looking organisation, being at the forefront of improvement strategies for business and now has ventured into the energy conservation field, as this activity impinges on the sustainability of enterprises.
AOQ-QLD™ operates six Divisions: Aerospace, Aged Care, Entrepreneur, Regulated Research Development and Manufacturing (Pharmaceutical), Six Sigma and Software Systems Engineering. Regional Groups operate in Townsville and Rockhampton.
AOQ-QLD™ sponsors and mentors student academic activities at The University of Queensland and Griffith University and provides specialist external lecturers in all three Brisbane based universities. Conferences are co-hosted with The University of Queensland, Griffith University, QUT and Monash University.
AOQ-QLD™ conducts training in related fields on a regular basis, both in Queensland and other States. During 2008, the various Divisions of the Organisation will have co-hosted four conferences in Aged Care, Six Sigma, Pharmaceutical and general business. Plans are in place for six conferences in 2009. Conferences and Forums are conducted in a number of States.
AOQ-QLD™ owns the copyright to the Gold Award for Business Excellence, which it has developed over a decade and which is conducted as a State-by-State and National Event.
About Us
The Australian Organisation for Quality - Queensland Inc (AOQ) is the country's largest industry group in the field of Quality and Business Management.
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AOQ-QLD is a membership-based association with over 200 corporate and personal members and affiliates around Australia and from overseas with a total representation estimated at 5000.
Services
- Networking opportunities up to three times per month, including 2 member evenings and a breakfast.
- Training opportunities
- Gold Award for Business Excellence
- Divisions-groupings of members with like interests for common activities
- Regional Groups-grouping of members by region for common activities.
- Conferences-on specific topics mainly driven by the Divisions.
Vision for Australian Organisation for Quality-Queensland Inc
To be recognised throughout Australia as a leading authority in and champion for continuous improvement leading to business excellence through the use of quality management principles.
Values
1. Learning
Our approach supports learning and forward thinking in a diverse
and globalised work environment.
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2. Positivity
We operate in a positive framework to contribute to the development
of individuals, organizations and the community.
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3. Achievement
We set achievement targets and plan to realize them.
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4. Leadership
We lead by example and support others to be inspiring role models.
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5. Sustainability
We facilitate organisational sustainability.
AOQ Code of Ethics
All Volunteers, Course Presenters, Consultants and others providing services on behalf of AOQ adhere to the AOQ Code of Ethics.
'' In my occupational relationships with the public, customers and clients, with my employer and peers and with professional bodies, I will strive to uphold the good repute of quality practice. To maintain this high standard of conduct I pledge that I:
- Shall act professionally, accurately and in an unbiased manner
- Shall promote reliability and safety in goods for public use
- Shall faithfully indicate true quality findings without fear or favour
- Shall be honest and impartial in dealings with customers/clients
- Shall not conceal from an employer, customer or client any conflicting or competing business connections or interests likely to impair services rendered
- Shall not disclose confidential information without employer's, customer's or client's consent
- Shall give credit for work where it it due
- Shall strive to increase the competence and prestige of the quality management profession, and aid the professional development of colleagues and subordinates
- Shall not compete unfairly with others for advancement
- Shall support the work of AOQ (QLD) Inc and help to enhance its standing in the community, and not act in any way that would prejudice the reputation of the AOQ, or the Quality or Business Improvement Profession
- Shall not intentionally communicate false or misleading information
- Shall not accept any inducement, commission, gift or other benefit from individual or organisation in return for making decisions or judgments that may be of advantage to the individual or organisation offering the inducement."
Strategic Plan
The Strategic Plan for 2008 is available for download (Strategic Plan)
Rules
The Rules of the Organisation may be downloaded for review ( Rules)
CertificationAOQ takes its role model position seriously and operates a management system to ISO9001-2000 that has been certified by BV |
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