Australian Organisation for Quality (Queensland) Inc

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The AOQ-QLD™ rescinded its membership of the Australian Organisation for Quality Inc (the National Body) in September 2007 because, in the short term, the Council could not see a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.

Quality (Kwol'-) n.1 A distinguishing characteristic or attribute. 2 the basic character or nature of something. 3. a feature of personality. 4. a degree or standard of excellence esp. a high standard. 5. high social status or the distinction associated with it.

"little q": The problems associated with production and the tactical tools that lead to control and improvement.

"Big Q": Quality in the management setting: more strategic, more comprehensive and system wide, ie quality management.

"Really big Q": Beyond quality control and quality management, this looks at sustainability and responsibility; and at a higher level than just the organisation or the firm (Roberto Saco, ASQ President, QP July 2008, p8).

The Australian Organisation for Quality-Queensland Inc (AOQ-QLD) is a member based organisation that provides the business community with knowledge, expertise and assistance with integrating their management systems ( "top down") including the legal requirements of governance and ethics, the regulated systems eg WHS and environmental as well as quality, risk, knowledge and compliance. AOQ-QLD is third party certified to ISO 9001:2000

Developing and managing these systems builds the foundations for business improvement and puts an organisation on track to achieving excellence.

AOQ-QLD also offers services in all management systems and business excellence programs eg environment, safety, customer service.

The pursuit of quality is about achieving excellence in all facets of a particular activity, be it business, culture, sport, health, education or government. It involves firms, organisations and individuals having a clear and coherent vision of their goals and strategies. It also involves strong organisational leadership and positive management attitudes to both workforce and customer alike.

The member services include learning, training, networking, resources, auditing and consultancy.

The Australian Organisation for Quality Inc (AOQ) is the country's oldest and largest industry group in the field of Quality and Business Management.
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The AOQ was formed as a not-for-profit organisation in 1968

AOQ-QLD is a membership-based association representing over 6,000 corporate personnel and personal members and affiliates around Australia and from overseas.

The AOQ-QLD exists to:

Serve its Members eg provide member support such assistance with migrating to the relevant AS-ISO management standards.
Provide a value for money Consulting/Auditing service to members
Provide Training in Quality and Business Improvement Technologies
Promote and manage the Gold Awards for Business Excellence
Communicate with members and the business community at large
Market the Association, the Profession and Quality as an integral component of good management
Develop and present events such as Member Evenings, Sponsored Workshops/Seminars, Conferences such as Six Sigma 2007 and Aged Care 2008
Lobby Governments at all levels
Lobby Associations such as Local Chambers of Commence and their Business Awards, State Branches of national employer Associations and Unions
Be financially viable
Provide opportunities for like minded members to unite in specific industry groupings called Divisions.

Research shows people who join associations experience increased job satisfaction, earn more money, and are generally happier. (The William E Smith Institute for Association Research, 2008)

AOQ-QLD trades as:

AOQ-QLD
Queensland Quality Centre (QCC)
Queensland Business Improvement Centre (QBIC)

The President's Report to the AGM 2006 is available at President-Report-2005-2006.pdf
The Chairman's Report to the AGM 2007 is available at AGM-2006-07.pdf (this is a 3Mb File)

A brief history of Australian Organisation for Quality-Queensland Inc

Chartered in 1972
Struggled until 1987 when the Queensland Government Purchasing Policy made quality important
United into a National AOQ in 1988
Conducted Qualcon in 1986, 1993, 1998, 2001, and 2005
Developed the Queensland Quality Centre (QCC) in 1992
Re-structured in 1996
Was an Registered Training Authority (RTO) from 1996 to 2004
Developed the Queensland Awards in 1988
Developed the Gold Awards in 2001
Developed the Queensland Business Improvement Centre (QBIC) in 2003
The Gold Awards were taken Nationally in 2004
Developed the Divisions in 2005 with the formation of the Aerospace Division in 2005.
Formed the Aged Care Division in 2006
Formed the Six Sigma Division in 2006.
Formed the Regulated Research and Development and Manufacturing Division in 2007
Withdrew from Australian Organisation for Quality Inc in 2007.

AOQ-QLD
PO Box 15205
CITY EAST
QUEENSLAND 4002
Tel: (+61) 7 3816 2255
Fax: (+61) 7 3816 2288
Email:info"-at-"aoq.org.au

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Nationally AOQ is a federation of State Branches. More information is available at www.aoq.net.au email president"-at-"aoq.net.au

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