As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Rainbow Tick standards, we take a moment to reflect on the impact they have had on (LGBTIQA+) inclusivity in healthcare.
Rainbow Tick accreditation, a program pioneered by Rainbow Health Australia, stands as a world-first quality framework designed to ensure safe and inclusive workplaces and services for the LGBTIQA+ community. Since its inception in 2013, Rainbow Tick accreditation has become synonymous with organisations’ commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusive practice and service delivery, with Quality Innovation Performance Limited (QIP) serving as an independent accreditation provider for the program.
In 2022, Central Highlands Rural Health achieved organisational-wide accreditation across its five sites in Clunes, Creswick, Daylesford, Kyneton and Trentham.
Phil Catterson, Executive Director of Community Operations and Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Central Highlands Rural Health spoke with QIP about the organisation's commitment to inclusivity.
In the article, Phil shares how this accreditation aligns with Central Highlands Rural Health's core values of respect, kindness, integrity, and commitment to learning and the importance of creating a more inclusive and equitable healthcare environment.
To read the full interview, please visit QIP's website below.
Celebrating a Decade of Inclusivity: A Reflection on Rainbow Tick Accreditation
