Boss of the month September

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

Create with Glucojel Pharmacy Display Competition winners!

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

Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation Review

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

Photos from the Road August

(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

Boss of the month August

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

Help support those with a mental health illness

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

Student of the month August

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

Getting to know Queensland PATY winner Natanya McLenaghan

Tell us about your PATY experience. PATY has been such a great experience. It has been such a pleasure meeting all the other finalists and having the opportunity to network with other Pharmacy Assistants throughout Queensland. I’m really looking forward to the Pharmacy Assistant Conference in October on the Gold Coast. I feel very grateful … Read more