This is a summary of important findings from research into the ways in which primary health care centres start and use continuous quality improvement (CQI) programs. The evidence gathered came from Aboriginal community controlled, government and non-government health centres in remote, rural and urban areas across Australia. Common themes were found through shared stories about what makes CQI easier or more difficult to use, and what works well (and not so well) to improve the quality of care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The findings from this research on CQI in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are similar to those from other Australian and international studies.

The ABCD National Research Partnership works across states and territories in Australia to improve the quality of primary health care available to Indigenous people.

This document contains two research briefs containing:

• A summary of research findings for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers/Health Practitioners
• A summary of research findings for Community Health Boards