Spotlight Story
Natalia’s First Reflections as CEO
Listening, Learning and Looking ahead: A Message from our CEO
Key Stories
On Either Side of an Assessment, Who Checks if They’re OK?
R U OK? It’s a simple question – but one we may not think to ask in the middle of an assessment. Behind the questions, evidence and professional judgement are people, each carrying pressures we may never see.
UTS Report Highlights Accreditation’s Critical Role in Healthcare
Updated UTS research features a NSW Health Pathology case study that sees accreditation as both an important benchmarking exercise and effective audit process.
Responsible AI at NATA
NATA is adopting ISO/IEC 42001 to support responsible AI, ensuring innovation is guided by strong governance, accountability, ethical practices, transparency, trust and security.
One Grain, Many Decisions: Why Grain Testing Matters
What can one small grain tell us? From determining crop value to supporting food production and international trade, grain testing informs decisions across the supply chain.
Multi-Site Accreditation Delivers Smarter, More Efficient Assessments
NATA has completed its first multi-site accreditation cycle across Australia’s multi-location facilities, delivering greater consistency, efficiency and value for accredited organisations.
Have Your Say on Proposed Heat Pump Water Heater Energy Rating Rules
Heat pump water heaters could soon feature Energy Rating Labels, with DCCEEW releasing draft GEMS requirements for consultation. Accredited laboratories are encouraged to review the proposal and provide feedback.
NATA Annual General Meeting and Board Elections
Join us online for NATA’s Annual General Meeting and be part of the conversation shaping our future. Members are also encouraged to vote for new NATA Board positions as we enter a new chapter under our new CEO – Natalia Centellas.
Accreditation In Action
Welcome New Members
Member Anniversaries
From Accreditation Pioneer to Industry Leader: SydPath Marks 40 Years of Excellence
SydPath’s journey reflects a legacy of quality, patient trust and innovation, underpinned by a pioneering vision that helped shape Australia’s pathology accreditation system.
Small Country, Big Accreditation Reach: Estonia’s Story
A 15,000-kilometre journey sparked new connections, shared learning and global collaboration, highlighting accreditation’s impact across borders.
Forensic Science SA: 30 Years of Supporting Justice and Confidence
Celebrating 30 years of NATA accreditation, Forensic Science SA continues to support South Australia’s justice system through trusted forensic science services, quality outcomes and continual improvement.
Breathing Life into Quality: Royal Adelaide Hospital’s Accreditation Journey
For almost 30 years, Royal Adelaide Hospital’s Lung Function Laboratory has combined accredited expertise with clinical excellence, helping patients breathe easier through trusted diagnostics.
Measuring Success: 40 Years of Accredited Excellence at CATS
Celebrating 40 years of NATA accreditation, Calibration & Testing Services (CATS) has grown from a local Perth laboratory into a state-wide trusted provider of accredited calibration services.
Member Resources
This section provides our Members & Technical Assessors with relevant industry updates, key NATA accreditation documents
and access to a library of assets to help promote your services and your accreditation.
Publications
Multi-Site Accreditation:
It can deliver more efficient assessments
Industry Update
Global ACI Publications:
Consolidating IAF and ILAC Documents into a New Global Framework
Member Assets
Blue Print Video series:
A video series showcasing the range of testing undertaken by NATA-accredited facilities
Events, Awards & Opportunities
Jennifer Evans Honoured at NMI 2026 Measurement Awards
Former NATA CEO Jennifer Evans has been recognised at the NMI 2026 Measurement Awards for her remarkable contribution to Australia’s measurement and accreditation community.
Unlocking the power of automation and accreditation
Building on the momentum of Accreditation Matters 2026, LabWare’s Sep 15 webinar will reveal how laboratories can strengthen ISO 17025 compliance, improve efficiency and get greater operational excellence.
Australasian Biospecimen Networking Association (ABNA) Conference
From 16-18 September, NATA will be at the ABNA Conference in Hobart, raising awareness of ISO 20387 accreditation and its role in building confidence, advancing quality and supporting excellence across the biobanking community.
Critical Minerals Conference 2026
NATA will be on the ground at the Critical Minerals Conference in Brisbane from 21-23 September, connecting with industry leaders and showcasing how accreditation strengthens quality, competence and confidence across Australia’s critical minerals sector.
2027 NEXTgen Program
Help shape the standards that will define tomorrow. Applications are now open for Standards Australia’s 2027 NEXTgen Program, connecting emerging professionals with national and international standardisation activities.