Standards Development

Standards establish benchmarks for excellent practice. 

The development of Standards is a continuous process involving:

·         Ongoing consultation with stakeholders;
·         Responsiveness to the experience of persons served;
·         Research into and increased knowledge of effective practice;
·         Changes in legislation or government policy, and
·         Demands for greater accountability

Standards are developed in consultation with service providers, persons served, representatives of Aboriginal communities, academics, outcome measure specialists and community members.

The process includes:

·         Experts and stakeholders in areas of interest are recruited;
·         Draft Standards are developed and distributed for feedback;
·         Feedback from communities, organizations and individuals are incorporated;
·         Standards are re-worked and re-circulated for final input;
·         Indicators are added and tools created.

Standards are constantly evolving in a world that is ever changing.