Accreditation and Standards

Anglicare is focused on providing quality services with continuous improvements.

Our commitment is to provide better services by always learning and acting.

Anglicare is committed to continually improving the quality of our services and appropriately managing risk.

Our quality systems and accreditations are chosen because they are people focused and benefit our customers, staff and funders.

Anglicare’s commitment to providing quality services is demonstrated by its involvement in the below quality frameworks.

Australian Charities & Not-for-profit Commission (ACNC)

The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is the national regulator of charities. They register and regulate Australia’s 57,738 charities.

Their purpose:

  • Help charities understand and meet their obligations through information, advice and guidance.
  • Help the public understand the work of the not-for-profit sector and provide a free searchable database of charities.

Anglicare has been a registered charity since 3 December 2012.

Logo indicating that Anglicare Tasmania is a ACNC registered charity

CMA Standards Council

The Christian Ministry Advancement Standards Council (CMASC) was formed in late 2015 with the mission to help build faith and trust in Christian organisations, be they churches, charities, schools or otherwise, to enable them to achieve more effective outcomes.

They do this by:

  • Articulating and publishing a set of standards defining accountable behaviour for Christian organisations and churches
  • Accrediting organisations who are fully compliant with those standards
  • Publishing details of accredited organisations in their directory
  • Providing resources, training and assistance to help organisations become more accountable
  • Challenging donors and volunteers to favour organisations who are serious about good governance, transparency and accountability.

Logo indicating that Anglicare Tasmania is CMA Standards Council Accredited

ISO 9001:2015

Anglicare Tasmania has maintained accreditation for the ISO 9001 since 22 July 1999 for the organisation’s management system. Currently this certification is against the ISO 9001:2015 covering:

The provision of community welfare support services and social advocacy. This includes support for individuals, families, children and people who are living with acquired injuries, disabilities, mental health, aging, or other life impacts, at registered sites, outreach locations, and in peoples’ homes.

To maintain ISO 9001, Anglicare undergoes annual audits conducted by SAI Global. to determine the capability and effectiveness of Anglicare Tasmania’s management system in ensuring continual compliance with customer, statutory, and regulatory requirements.

In Anglicare Tasmania’s most recent audit, June 2026 it was revealed that Anglicare Tasmania has a strong management and governance system in place which was well supported by top management.

The key strengths identified were:

  1. Internal Auditing – Internal audits were scheduled and conducted taking into consideration client input and changes affecting the organisation. The program was an effective tool for monitoring compliance and identifying continuous improvement initiatives to the management system.
  2. Leadership and Commitment. Leadership, commitment, and support by senior management was evident in the development, implementation, monitoring, review, and continuous improvement of the management system.

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Logo to indicate that Anglicare Tasmania is ISO 9001 Certified

Australian Community Industry Standard (ACIS)

The Australian Community Industry Standards (the standards) are based on the Australian Community Industry Certification Scheme (ACICS, the scheme) that has been endorsed by JAS- ANZ.

The Australian Community Industry Standards (the standards) detail the requirements for providers who deliver supports to Clients in the community. For provider certification purposes these are classified into Support Groups.

These standards have been developed acknowledging that outcomes can be achieved through various processes and without repetition.

This process also audits against other relevant standards to the services provided by Anglicare including the Home Care Common Standards and National Standards for Disability Standards. Through these audits Anglicare can ensure that we are learning and continually improving our services and office functions.

In Anglicare Tasmania’s most recent audit July 2025 the following areas were identified that conform to elements of best practice:

  • Quality Management,
  • Workforce Management,
  • Clinical Leadership and Culture, and
  • Complex Physical Support

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Logo to indicate that Anglicare Tasmania is attendant care industry standard certified

Safeguarding Children Program (Australian Childhood Foundation)

Anglicare Tasmania has been involved with the Safeguarding Children Program since it was a pilot program in June 2006 reflecting the organisation’s culture and commitment to the safety and protection of children and young people. This ongoing confidence in the Safeguarding Children Program (Australian Childhood Foundation) is demonstrated through informed policy development and grass-roots practice that supports the Program’s principles.

With a 20-year history of maintaining the Safeguarding Children accreditation, Anglicare clearly communicates that the organisation values the safety of children and young people and demonstrates an ongoing organisational commitment to best practice and quality improvement in relation to the protection of children and young people.

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Logo indicating that Anglicare Tasmania is accredited for safeguarding children.

Employer of Choice

As an Employers of Choice Anglicare Tasmania is recognised by the Tasmanian Government for demonstrating contemporary workplace practices and outstanding support for their staff.

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Employer of Choice Accreditation (small logo)

 

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