National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC)

This is the home page for the National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council which is managed by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.

In this section:

NPAAC Members Only

The National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC) advises the Commonwealth, state and territory health ministers on matters relating to the accreditation of pathology laboratories. NPAAC plays a key role in ensuring the quality of Australian pathology services and is responsible for the development and maintenance of standards and guidelines for pathology practices. NPAAC is comprised of representatives from all states and territories, nominees from peak professional bodies and the Department of Health and Ageing.

The Pathology Section of the Diagnostic Services Branch provides secretariat support for NPAAC and its committees. The Secretariat's contact details are as follows:

Secretary
NPAAC
Department of Health and Ageing
GPO Box 9848
(MDP 107)
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Ph: (02) 6289 4017
Email : NPAAC Secretariat