PA News 
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
Pictured: (L-R) Denise Geysing, Suga Cairns, Annabelle Phillips, Mike Phillips, Wendy Kerkow, & Ngaire Louis The April Boss of the Month is Mike Phillips, Owner/Pharmacists from Wondai Pharmacy, Wondai. Mike has been nominated by Guild Trainer/Assessor, Kathy Gribble, who had the following to say: “Mike always makes his staff training and development his priority – … Read more
Pictured: (L-R) Moegamat Gaffoor, Kyra Lawrence, & Marie Reid The April Student of the Month is Kyra Lawrence from Pharmacy 4 Less in Jindalee. “Kyra has been in pharmacy for 15 months and is thoroughly enjoying it and is accelerated in her training!” Guild Trainer/Assessor, Eloise Tombs who nominated Kyra, had this to say: “Kyra … Read more
The 2017 Pharmacy Assistant National Conference (PA2017) will be held at the unique and exciting venue, QT Gold Coast from 26-28 October. PA2017 is one of the most popular pharmacy assistant conferences in Australia and a key opportunity for professional and personal development. Delegates will benefit from streams based on product knowledge and personal and … Read more