By Linden Pirrone, Guild Trainer /Assessor As Pharmacy Assistants we are continuously looking out for our customer’s health – and sexual health is no exception. So how can we as Pharmacy Assistants help our customers when it comes to sexual health? Why Pharmacy Assistants? According to betterhealth.gov.au up to 88% of young people are starting … Read more
In addition to a stellar line up of speakers and topics in the education program, delegates at this year’s Pharmacy Assistant National Conference (PA2017) can take advantage of fantastic networking opportunities during the Welcome Reception and medieval themed Conference Dinner. While Thursday night’s Welcome Reception enables you to view the trade exhibition and meet fellow … Read more
There’s just two weeks to go to nominate yourself for the 2017 Pharmacy Guild of Australia / Maxigesic Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award (PATY)! With third party nominations now closed, you can still nominate yourself until self-nominations close on Friday 16 June! If you think you have the skills, knowledge and passion to be … Read more
Dry skin is a common problem for many people and is especially common in cold or dry climates. The main cause of dry skin is a lack of moisture on the surface of the skin and a relative lack of natural oils. Dry skin occurs because there is a lack of fatty tissues in the … Read more
The May Student of the Month is Dayna Polson from Murrumba Downs Medical Chemmart Pharmacy in the Moreton Bay Region. “Dayna is a very diligent student who is eager and enthusiastic to learn and improve.” Guild Trainer/Assessor, Erin Le Feuvre who nominated Dayna, had this to say: “Dayna has recently completed her final unit in … Read more
The May Boss of the Month is Johnathan Miller, Pharmacist from Foote’s Pharmacy Walloon in Walloon. Johnathan has been nominated by Guild Trainer/Assessor, Eloise Tombs and Pharmacy Assistant Paige Eastell, who had the following to say: “Johnathan has great relationships with our customers – they love him!” Paige has recently completed her Certificate III … Read more
Pictured (L-R): Julie Hollingsworth and Julia Prior Guild Trainer/Assessor Sherree Walters hit the road this month, to congratulate her recent graduate, Julia Prior from Julia’s Pharmacy in Ayr! This month, I travelled to beautiful Ayr in North Queensland to visit my student, Julia Prior. Julia has successfully completed her Certificate II in Community Pharmacy. Julia … Read more
Danielle is our S2/S3 & Education Events Administrator and resident baker-extraordinaire! Each month Danielle will share one of her delicious recipes! This month is Danielle’s gluten free chocolate-fudge brownies Danielle’s gluten free chocolate-fudge brownies Ingredients 1/2 cup rice flour 1/2 cup plain gluten-free flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1 1/4 cups … Read more
Danielle is our Training Administration Assistant and resident baker-extraordinaire! Each month Danielle will share one of her delicious recipes! This month is Danielle’s Ginger Nut Biscuits. Danielle’s Banana Cake Ingredients 1 1/2 cup self-raising flour 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 3/4 cup sugar 3 bananas mashed 1/2 cup oil 2 eggs lightly beaten 1 tsp cinnamon Method Grease a ring tin … Read more
Pictured: (L-R) Cryssier Lawton & Reanna Bonel Guild Trainer/Assessor Linden Pirrone was recently visiting her students in Bundaberg when the team at Malouf Pharmacy North Bundaberg surprised her with a cake and a gold-plated plaque … “I always love going to Bundaberg as everyone makes me feel so welcome. My students even organised a cake … Read more