 "Morphett Vale Family Practice")
Morphett Vale Family Practice has proudly achieved national accreditation through Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL), reaffirming its commitment to delivering high-quality, safe, and reliable healthcare to the local community.
AGPAL is Australia’s leading not-for-profit provider of general practice accreditation services. This recognition confirms that Morphett Vale Family Practice has met the rigorous standards set by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) - the nationally recognised benchmark for general practices.
AGPAL Chair, Dr Richard Choong, said the accreditation reflects the practice’s dedication to continual improvement across all levels of care:
“Achieving accreditation is a major milestone for any practice. It demonstrates that Morphett Vale Family Practice is deeply committed to improving the quality of care it provides to patients and the broader community,” Dr Choong said.
"Practices seek accreditation because they want to do their best and view this as another step towards excellence in patient care."
To achieve this milestone, the Morphett Vale team underwent a thorough 12-month evaluation and improvement process aligned with RACGP Standards. The accreditation process includes on-site assessments focusing on critical areas such as:
Vaccine management and cold chain protocols
Equipment sterilisation and maintenance
Staff training and development
Emergency response preparedness
Risk and quality management systems
Developed in partnership with the Australian Medical Association (AMA) and other peak health organisations, AGPAL accreditation ensures practices meet core expectations around patient safety, professionalism, and operational excellence.
Dr Choong highlighted the importance of team effort in achieving accreditation:
"Everyone at the practice plays a valuable role in working to meet the RACGP Standards. It gives staff a real sense of pride to work in an accredited practice," added Dr Choong.
Morphett Vale Family Practice now proudly displays the AGPAL Accredited Symbol, signalling to all patients that they can expect healthcare that meets nationally endorsed safety and quality standards.
"We want community members, nationwide to know that their wellbeing is our priority. By choosing to attend an accredited practice, patients know they will get quality and safe care that meets the RACGP Standards."
