Australasian College of Pharmacy

It is critical that pharmacists are supported by a robust clinical governance framework to assure the quality and safety of care they deliver in all practice settings.

PSA is reviewing the Clinical Governance Principles for Pharmacy Practice to support effective clinical governance and consistent, high-quality pharmacy practice in the delivery of person-centred care.

Built by the profession, for the profession. Your expertise can help shape the clinical governance framework that guides patient safety and supports high- quality pharmacy services across Australia.

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Survey closes: 5.00 pm AEST, 10 September 2026

Advances in digital health and technology are transforming the way pharmacy services are delivered, including dispensing .

PSA is reviewing the Dispensing Practice Guidelines to ensure professional guidance reflects contemporary practice, emerging technologies and new models of care.

Pharmacists across all areas of practice are invited to contribute their expertise and help shape the standards that guide pharmacy practice.

Built by the profession, for the profession. Your experience and expertise can help inform the guidelines for contemporary dispensing practice.

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Survey closes: 5.00 pm AEST, 10 September 2026

Pharmacy Assistant Training at Pharmacy Connect 2026

Musculoskeletal pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek advice in community pharmacy. Join PSA Trainer & Assessor Caysie Kelly for a practical session designed specifically for pharmacy assistants.

You'll learn how to:
✔ Recognise common presentations including back pain, muscle strains, sprains and joint pain
✔ Understand over-the-counter treatment and self-care options
✔ Identify red flags that require referral
✔ Support patients confidently within your scope of practice

Session Time: Thursday | 1:30pm - 2:00pm
How to attend: Part of the Pharmacy Assistant Stream at Pharmacy Connect 2026

Explore the Pharmacy Assistant Stream https://buff.ly/iINEYYl

Applications are closing soon for the PSA Harm Reduction Champion.

This is a unique opportunity to be recognised for your contribution to harm reduction and to support advocacy efforts across the profession.

If you’re making an impact in practice and ready to take on this role, now is the time to apply.

Submit your EOI: https://buff.ly/krTUdBT

Final days to apply for the 2026 PSA Vaccination Ambassador program.

If you’re making an impact in vaccination and ready to step up, don’t miss it. EOIs close 30 June.

Simply submit a 1–2 minute video showcasing your impact.
Submit your EOI now: https://buff.ly/VCzlVj1

PSA is inviting applications for the Harm Reduction Champion.

This role recognises pharmacists contributing to harm reduction in practice and offers an opportunity to support advocacy, share insights, and represent the profession.

Submit your EOI: https://buff.ly/krTUdBT

PSA is seeking the 2026 PSA Vaccination Ambassador.
EOIs now open

We’re looking for a pharmacist leading vaccination access, uptake and advocacy, and ready to represent the profession.

As the PSA Vaccination Ambassador, you’ll receive:
✔ opportunity to shape vaccination advocacy
✔ fully sponsored attendance at PSA26
✔ media training
✔ mentoring and support from PSA
✔ recognition through PSA publications

Sounds like you? Submit your EOI: https://buff.ly/muFmzaB

Congratulations to our 2025 MIMS / College Intern of the Year, Ruby Schembri from Gilgandra Pharmacy, who was awarded her title at .

Ruby has made an incredible impact in her rural community — from delivering contraception education to local high‑school students, to leading a medication management seminar at the hospital, and personally administering more than 1,000 vaccinations in a town of just 3,000 people.

Her work is a powerful example of the difference pharmacists make in regional Australia.

PSA | ACP kicked off with two full‑day pre‑conference activities.

We hosted our inaugural Supplementary Scope Symposium – Full Scope, welcoming an incredible 98 attendees. Khanh Nguyen and Grace Banks also delivered our Immunisation Workshop, with a record 27 participants taking part.

Thank you to everyone who made these events such a success. We can’t wait to kick off the main conference today!

Finalists of the 2025 MIMS / College Intern of the Year Award have been announced! Meet the four outstanding finalists ahead of the winner announcement at APP2026 in March.

🌟 Meet Finalist 4: Jenna

Jenna is a future-focused pharmacist and co-founder of Australia’s first National Intern Exchange Program, created to expand learning, collaboration and exposure to full-scope pharmacy practice for early-career pharmacists. Passionate about women’s health and community care, she has led initiatives such as her Mastering Menopause education night and delivered off-site vaccination clinics to retirement villages. Jenna’s leadership, innovation and commitment to education continue to shape a more connected and progressive pharmacy profession.

Congratulations Jenna!