ACHS Improvement Academy Turns 10



In 2026, the ACHS Improvement Academy (IA) proudly marks 10 years of supporting healthcare professionals to lead meaningful improvement in quality and safety.   

What began as an initiative to strengthen improvement capability has grown into a vibrant learning community spanning organisations and countries. We are proud to celebrate the  subject matter experts, learners, partners, organisations, and the wider healthcare community that have contributed to our success and who will influence our future. 

Discover how quality and safety education is evolving at the Improvement Academy. 

Over ten years, the ACHS Improvement Academy has equipped thousands of healthcare professionals with practical tools to improve safety, quality and outcomes. It is a powerful example of how education—when grounded in evidence and delivered with purpose—can drive lasting system wide impact.

Dr Karen Luxford, ACHS Group CEO

Milestone Moments

2016
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Improvement Academy Launch in Melbourne

2017
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Foundational Patient Safety Lead program celebrates its first graduates

2019
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Patient Safety Lead program incorporated into QIL

2020
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 Commenced online learning due to COVID-19

2021
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First Member Masterclass: Dr Brent James


2022
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On-demand e-learning course for NSQHS Standards

2024
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Introduced QIL post-nominals for graduates

2025
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Launched Improvement Academy Affiliate

2026
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AI Governance workshop launched

2026 and beyond

2026 and beyond
  • Today we offer expertise in emerging quality topics such as artificial intelligence, human factors and leading change.
  • Our future impact will be in leading global healthcare improvement through scalable, learner centric capability, digital innovation, and trusted partnerships.
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Connect with us. Celebrate with us. Continue shaping the future of healthcare improvement with us.

If you have a story, experience or achievement to share from your time with the Improvement Academy, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at improvementacademy@achs.org.au