Pharmacy Connect Conference Convenor, Kos Sclavos AM today announced that Olympian, Peter Bol, is set to inspire this year’s conference delegates with his remarkable story from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of athletic achievement. Peter is a middle-distance runner who has represented Australia in the 800 metres at the 2016 Rio Olympics, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Mr Sclavos said that Peter’s presentation ‘Running towards greatness – unleashing potential with Olympian Peter Bol’ will take pharmacists on an inspiring journey to understand the value of embracing ..read more

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has welcomed the Albanese Government’s expanding funding for the National Immunisation Program Vaccination in Pharmacy (NIPVIP) program in aged care and disability homes from 29 April 2024, actioning one of PSA’s key recommendations in its 2024-25 Federal Budget Submission. Ahead of World Immunisation Week beginning 24 April 2024, the Minister for Health and Aged Care, Hon Mark Butler MP, has announced that pharmacists will be funded to deliver National Immunisation Program vaccines to some of Australia’s most vulnerable priority population groups ..read more

It’s the number one challenge of people with cancer in Australia[i], yet ‘cancer related fatigue’ is the often-unspoken side effect that drains and debilitates thousands of Australians every day. With approximately one in two cancer patients reportedly experiencing moderate to severe fatigue during treatment[ii], and for many in the years following, the Leukaemia Foundation believes the prevalence of cancer related fatigue could be much higher. According to CEO, Chris Tanti, with the incidence of blood cancer continuing to soar (by 47% in the last decade[iii]), this means at least 70,000 Austr ..read more

Running for love has turned into running for someone you love, with a surge in registrations for the runners’ waves at next month’s Women In Super Mother’s Day Classic. Recent trends have seen Australians switching from dating apps to running clubs, and this year participants in the Mother’s Day Classic will be lacing up for charity both in the name of love, and in support/memory of someone diagnosed with or having survived cancer. Australia’s favourite fun run and walk, the Mother’s Day Classic, to be held on Sunday, May 12, has seen a 20 per cent increase in registrations ..read more

This ANZAC day the nation will pause to remember those who have fallen. For those who have served and are currently serving the transition from military service to civilian life can be challenging, particularly those in regional and rural areas. La Trobe University expert Dr Kylie Carra, Senior Lecturer In Occupational Therapy calls for more funding for support services military personnel need. “Almost half a million Australians have served with the Australian Defence Force. Yet, at least anecdotally, former service members describe immense difficulty accessing the rehabilitation services they ..read more

Australian sporting legend, and Dementia Australia Ambassador, Wally Lewis AM addressed the National Press Club of Australia (NPC) in Canberra to share his experience of living with probable CTE, and to call on the Australian Government to invest $18M to fund CTE awareness and support programs recommended by the Concussion and CTE Coalition. Mr Lewis was joined at the event by recently retired AFL Premiership player Nathan Murphy, who at 24 years of age bravely announced he would be hanging up his boots after multiple serios concussions, including in last years’ AFL Grand Final ..read more

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has welcomed the Albanese Government’s announcement today that community pharmacists will be able to provide free flu vaccinations in aged care facilities under the National Immunisation Program (NIP). The move will see pharmacists able to provide off site flu vaccinations and other vaccines under the National Immunisation Program Vaccination in Pharmacy (NIPVIP) program from Monday 29 April. Pharmacy Guild National Vice President Nick Panayiaris says this will give aged care residents the protection they need in what could be the worst flu season on record. “Th ..read more

Four outstanding pharmacists have been celebrated  as part of the annual Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) Western Australia Excellence Awards held in Perth. ​PSA’s Excellence Awards recognises local pharmacists involved in innovative practice, those who are striving to raise practice standards, and those who, through their professionalism, provide a model of practice which others strive to emulate. ​Awards were presented to: Susan Shipway, WA Pharmacist of the Year Maria Luz Cianca, WA Intern Pharmacist of the Year Jade Swarbrick, WA Early Career Pharmacist of the Year Liza Seub ..read more

 Camden Day and Night Pharmacy has been nationally recognised in the 2024 Australian Small Business Champion Awards, taking top gong in this year’s Pharmacy category. The only recognition awards programme that celebrates the achievements and considerable economic, social and cultural contribution of today’s 2.5 million small business operators from right across the country, the Awards specifically highlight the finest of Australia’s small businesses in the retail, services, and manufacturing industries across a total of more than 100 categories. Announced winners at the Awards’ National P ..read more

Midwives are in prime position to help support pregnant women to stop or cut down on alcohol and drug use. A new South Australian Initiative will examine the role of midwives in public health messaging and supporting abstinence during pregnancy. The program has facilitated a collaboration between experts at Flinders University, the University of Adelaide and the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. NALHN and Flinders University Professor of Women’s Health and Midwifery Research, Dr Annette Briley says the ..read more