The purpose of the QIP is to help providers self-assess their performance in delivering quality education and care, and to plan future improvements. The QIP also helps regulatory authorities with the assessment of the service. A QIP must:

• include an assessment by the approved provider of the quality of the practices of the service against the NQS and the National Law and Regulations
• identify areas that the approved provider considers may require improvement. 
• include a statement of philosophy for the service.