Australian Organisation for Quality (Queensland) Inc

Gold Award for Business Excellence
The Gold Awards for Business Excellence recognise and encourage organisations whose leadership and innovations have progressed them beyond Management System Certification to leading examples of best practice.

Gold Award 2007
Gold Award 2006
Gold Award 2005
Gold Award 2004
Gold Award Pre 2004

National Laboratory Management Award
The National Laboratory Awards are available to laboratories which stand out above other laboratories for their exemplary, sustainable management activities.

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The AOQ-QLD™ rescinded its membership of the Australian Organisation for Quality Inc (the National Body) in September 2007 because, in the short term, the Council could not see a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

SERVICES

Our Service Statement
AOQ provides members and clients with Support and Guidance, Training,Information, and Networking Opportunities on industry trends and issues. AOQ has offices in every capital city,

Progressing Business
The Progressing Business Institute publishes a national ezine, the official Journal of the Australian Organisation for Quality Inc (Australian Organisation for Quality (Queensland) Incorporated) which examines and reports on key issues concerning Quality, Risk, WHS, HR, Organisational Health, Personnel Health, Environment, Knowledge, Ethics and Governance in Australia and abroad.

Qualcon
Conferences (Qualcon), featuring national and international speakers, are held annually to provide a unique opportunity for networking and the exchange of innovative ideas.

Conferences
Australian National conferences are held annually - Visit www.aoq.org.au/agedcare2008.htm, www.aoq.org.au/sixsigma2008.htm, www.aoq.org.au/RRDM2008.htm, www.aoq.org.au/PBCon2008.htm

International Quality Conferences - Visit www.aoq.org.au/calendar.htm

Each Division has the opportunity to conduct specialist conference annually.

Training
Courses on quality management related issues are held regularly.

Gold Award
The Gold Award for excellence in management in third party certified organisation is conducted annually on a national basis.

Support and Guidance
AOQ Inc provides the support you need to develop, maintain and improve your systems. AOQ (Qld) Inc manages a register of qualified and experienced auditors and consultants in a range of disciplines (eg Quality, WH&S, Environment, Risk) who can provide the support you need.
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They are available for either short or long-term contracts. (minimum period - four hours). More info contact info"-at-"aoq.org.au or 07 3816 2255. Note replace "-at-" in email addresses with "@" to try and reduce spam.

Networking Opportunities
Business Directions Member and Friends Evenings are held at the Irish Club, 171 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane, usually (but not always) on 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Breakfast Meetings are conducted regularly in Brisbane.

Divisions are grouping of individuals with like interests.

Regional Groups are groupings of individuals in regions.

Career Opportunities
Visit Career Opportunities for positions available through AOQ.

Information
Contact info"-at-"aoq.org.au to confirm or send us your email address to be reminded regularly of AOQ events and training programmes. Note replace "-at-" in email addresses with "@" to try and reduce spam.

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Career/Recruitment Opportunities
Special AOQ-QLD offer! If you need to recruit staff, or you know someone in your business who does, you can help yourself and AOQ by going to career opportunities for more information.

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