Hannah Knowles MPS with David Batt MP, Member for Hinkler (Qld)[/caption]
Anna Theophilos MPS with David Batt MP, Member for Hinkler (Qld)[/caption]
Drawing on 17 years’ experience, Theophilos highlighted the breadth of community pharmacy services she provides, anchored by immunisation.
Using her ‘spin-to-win’ wheel, Anna highlighted the inequity experienced by patients across Australia, with regulations preventing pharmacist immunisers being able to fully support the immunisation needs of the communities they serve.
“I hope they can see it’s common sense that all pharmacists, regardless of where you practice, can vaccinate according to the Australian Immunisation Handbook. All Australians deserve the same access to vaccinations regardless of where they live.
For some, RTPM will come too late
For years RTPM has been ‘just around the corner’ in most jurisdictions. Now imminent across Australia, protecting those most at risk will require everyone to use it effectively.
Margaret Sneddon Bickle AO FPS is a role model for women...
Margaret Sneddon Bickle AO FPS has been a role model for women in pharmacy since she joined PSA 70 years ago. Now 90, she remains a registered, non-practising pharmacist, because ‘it’s still important’.
PSA champions equal healthcare for the LGBTIQA+ Australians
atients from LGBTQIA+ communities continue to experience poor health outcomes. How can pharmacists provide inclusive care to these patients?
Using interpreters to communicate critical pharmacy advice
The Department of Social Services (DSS) has released further information to support pharmacists in their use of the Free Interpreting Service available to community...
The most important day for the pharmacy profession
World Pharmacists Day (WPD) provides an opportunity for pharmacists to unite and celebrate the achievements of the profession.
The female pharmacist striving to improve disability visibility
Ahead of International Women's Day, this pharmacist explains how she challenges perceptions of beauty and the healthcare workforce.
