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The September Student of the Month is Jessica Dobson from Gympie Amcal Max. Jessica has completed her Certificate II in Community Pharmacy, Dispensary course and has now commenced her Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy Jessica’s Guild trainer / assessor, Sherree Walters, who nominated Jessica had this to say: I have chosen Jessica Dobson for Student … Read more
The August Boss of the Month is Michael Zuyderwyk (Pharmacy owner) and Jamie Marks (Retail Management) from Highfields Discount Drug Store–Michael and Jamie have been nominated by fellow colleague, Alexandra Walsh who had the following to say…Both Michael and Jamie are very approachable, they are full of knowledge and help keep me on track of … Read more
Tell us about your PATY experience? It’s been a great experience so far. I wasn’t actually aware I had been nominated so it was a really big surprise. What was the workshop day like? The workshop was a great day and the presenter did a really good job in getting everyone working together and sharing … Read more
To celebrate 75 years of Glucojel, pharmacies across Australia were invited to create a delicious jelly Glucojel display! Each state winner will take home $500 and the National winner will take home $2000!! And the state winners are …. Queensland – Gooding Drive Amcal Chempro Victoria – Amcal Benalla Tasmania – Warrane Pharmacy South Australia … Read more
Tell us about your PATY experience? So far my PATY experience has been fantastic. I wasn’t sure what to expect at the beginning and was a little apprehensive about the attention. It’s been so rewarding – not only to be acknowledged for putting in hard work, but also getting the opportunity to meet the amazing … Read more
As you may know, as a part of the 6CPA the Australian Government and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia made a commitment to conduct an independent Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation (the Review). This Review is currently underway via a panel of three independent reviewers. The panel is led by Professor Stephen King, with … Read more
(Above, left to right) Shona Frohloff, Renee Renner, Michelle Steinke from Lowood This month, Guild Trainer / Assessor Eloise Tombs has been busy visiting some of the hard working rural pharmacies in Boonah, Fassifern, Lowood, Plainland and Toogoolawah. (Left to right) Rebecca Wakeham, Eloise Tombs (The Pharmacy Guild Australia, Queensland) & Jayesh Kmatri from … Read more
The August Boss of the Month is Blaine Woods from Keperra Chemmart– Blaine has been nominated by his fellow colleague, Heather White who had the following to say: “Blaine has been a great boss and mentor. He is always very approachable, and always encouraging us to continue to learn. He is full of information and … Read more
According to Mental Health Australia, Approximately 20 per cent of the Australian population will experience mental illness in any given year. Upskill to support customers, families, friends and workmates in times of a mental health crisis. Network and acquire new skills – a great addition to your CV! Conversations for Life is a suicide prevention … Read more
The August Student of the Month is Shay Anderson from Childers Friendlies Chemist, Childers. Shay has been nominated by her Guild Trainer/Assessor, Sharyn McErlean who had this to say: “Shay is currently completing a school based traineeship in pharmacy, while completing year 12 and is also studying for an OP. She is a constant wonder that … Read more