In September 2025, WQPHN released the Commissioning Outcomes for the Outback Framework and Implementation Guide (Outcomes for the Outback), a practical resource to help plan, invest and evaluate services across Western Queensland.
Setting a new standard for commissioning as a transformative force in rural and remote health, Outcomes for the Outback will help:
Together, these documents provide a complete roadmap for outcome-focused, place-based commissioning.
The Framework is built around twelve commissioning principles and a clear commissioning cycle, with outcomes at the centre. It supports:
WQPHN Commissioning Framework elements. Adapted from Department of Human Services (2025)
Access the Framework: Commissioning Outcomes for the Outback Framework (PDF)
Access the Implementation Guide: Implementation Guide (PDF)