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25.01.2022 Congratulations to Lucinda Kenny from Capital Chemist Calwell in the ACT, for being awarded the 2019 MIMS / Guild Intern of the Year! Your level of local community awareness and engagement was outstanding. You displayed a commitment to collaborative patient care and a strong vision for both your career goals to become a dermatology advanced practice pharmacist, and for the future of community pharmacy. READ MORE: http://ow.ly/ib1n50zJX0P

24.01.2022 Attention Brisbane - NEW sessions added to meet demand! Make sure you prepare for the upcoming flu season with the Pharmacy Guild Immunisation Course. Registrations close soon for April courses in Brisbane. ... Register now at http://ow.ly/g6iq50yCdup

24.01.2022 An easy to follow explanation of what #COVID19 is and why it's so important to #flattenthecurve from the World Pharmacy Council. Watch on Facebook: http://ow.ly/RG3S50z1HFR

24.01.2022 COVID-19 Tips for Staff, Patients and Space Put social distancing methods in place place markers on floor, limit numbers in store if required. Implement additional cleaning - hot spots such as the keyboard, phone and counter. ... Take care of your staff put staff into teams to protect their physical and mental health. Consider back-up staff options should schools and childcare centres close. Encourage patients to leave scripts in store and phone through when required offer home delivery services if possible, to stop unnecessary visits. Utilise COVID-19 posters and resources in your pharmacy. Click here for resources: http://ow.ly/L7c050yUTC3

24.01.2022 Congratulations to all involved - what a great campaign to support

24.01.2022 APP2021 will be now be held from 20-23 May 2021. The event has been moved from March to May 2021, in order to allow more time for COVID-19 restrictions to be lifted and for the event to be run at its optimum. So mark your diaries now and sign-up to receive exclusive APP2021 updates, including first access to early bird specials. SIGN-UP HERE: http://ow.ly/KakA50AloTp

23.01.2022 When studying at home it is important to: Regularly check your posture when sitting Try working standing up for a period Set timers to remind yourself to take a break and stretch... Avoid constrained postures and repetitive tasks by splitting tasks up throughout the day See more

23.01.2022 Attention Brisbane Students! Queensland Health are calling for expressions of interest for allied health student employment in allied health assistant and student cadet positions, in casual and temporary contracts. These roles are suitable for students undertaking formal pre-entry qualifications in Pharmacy and other areas. ... Please find out more by clicking the link below: http://ow.ly/qhlp50yW5fQ

23.01.2022 Are you a current Guild Intern? We are on the search to find the next MIMS / Guild Intern of the Year! Lodge your submission for the 2020 MIMS / Guild Intern of the Year here: https://loom.ly/ALPxZag

23.01.2022 You can still keep in touch with family and friends while you practise social distancing: use video chats make phone calls instead of meeting up in person use online groups to interact... chat with neighbours while keeping 1.5 metres apart What are you doing to keep in contact with your loved ones?

22.01.2022 A new 24/7 support service specifically designed to help people through the COVID-19 pandemic is now available free of charge to all Australians. The Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service has been developed by Beyond Blue to address the growing mental health impact of the pandemic, including fear about the virus, financial stress, family stress, anxiety and loneliness. LEARN MORE HERE : https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/

22.01.2022 Thank you to all the pharmacists, interns and pharmacy assistants across Australia for doing what you do best. #InThisTogether #covid19 #thankyou

22.01.2022 Community pharmacists are frontline health professionals helping Australians through this crisis’ says Guild Queensland President, Professor Trent Twomey. Yeste...rday Steven Miles - Health & Ambulance Services Minister & MP for Murrumba Queensland Minister for Health and Ambulance Services, responded to reports of pharmacy staff being abused when asking people to not hoard products. Queensland Health Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference and Trade Exhibition

22.01.2022 "One of our customers came in yesterday and bought us all a round of coffees." Click here to read AJP's positive pharmacy stories from the frontline: http://ow.ly/j0B850z7bSO

21.01.2022 It is with deep regret that we announce that AP2020, due to commence on Wednesday 18 March, will be postponed. Read the full statement below.

19.01.2022 How Coronavirus symptoms compare to the flu or a cold. #COVID19au #knowthesymptoms #lookafteryourself #lookaftereachother World Health Organization (WHO)

19.01.2022 Bundaberg Rum and Beenleigh Rum distillery in Queensland, Illegal Tender Rum in Western Australia and Newcastle's Earp Distilling have begun either supplying ethanol for hand sanitiser or making it themselves. Effective hand sanitisers have an ethanol content of at least 60 per cent and with demand surging alcoholic beverage manufacturers are stepping in to help. Read more here: http://ow.ly/6X4j50yV0Ew

19.01.2022 We’re thrilled to announce that the program for APP Online is now available at www.appconference.com/apponline APP Online is open to full and day registered del...egates of APP2020 and will feature over 28 hours of content, across 44 sessions on Thursday 19 March to Saturday 21 March, 2020. The program includes newly added sessions featuring hot topics including COVID-19, 7CPA, Commonwealth Government stimulus measures and paperless prescriptions. APP Online will commence 9am (AEST) | 10am (AEDT) each day, with both live-stream and recorded sessions available.

19.01.2022 Looking after your mental wellbeing during this time of change is a priority Remember to continue to: Eat well Keep active... Talk with family, friends & neighbours while keeping your distance. All these options can ensure you stay healthy. FOR MORE INFO VISIT: https://headtohealth.gov.au/covid-19-support/covid-19 #COVID19

18.01.2022 Pharmacy intern Lillian Emery and pharmacy student, Louis Emery share their stories and appreciation of their Aboriginal heritage for NAIDOC Week. Read story bit.ly/3leZOvp #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOC

17.01.2022 Minister Greg Hunt has written an open letter thanking pharmacists and community pharmacy staff for their extraordinary dedication and service to the Australian community during this unprecedented time. Read more here: http://ow.ly/JJBT50yQwej

16.01.2022 Are you the next MIMS / Guild Intern of the Year? The winner will receive a travel and educational scholarship to the value of $4,500, courtesy of MIMS Australia to pursue their pharmacy career in Australia or overseas. Lodge your submission for the 2020 MIMS / Guild Intern of the Year here: https://loom.ly/Itmi0ds https://loom.ly/4_o6hE8

14.01.2022 Social distancing is one way to help slow the spread of viruses Social distancing includes: Stay home as much as possible. Keep 1.5 metres away from others as much as possible.... Avoid shaking hands, kissing or hugging others. If you can, work from home. Avoid gatherings that aren’t essential. Practising social distancing can help protect the people in our community who are most at risk. See more

14.01.2022 Queensland's Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, has announced that the border will be open to Victoria and Greater Sydney from 1 December! This gives the green light for Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference and Trade Exhibition attendees from these states to register and enjoy well-earned break on the Gold Coast. Read more >> https://loom.ly/Edm7K24 or register today >> https://loom.ly/-zRtrrU

13.01.2022 Jack chose the Guild Intern Training Program! Don't delay, enrol today! Enrol at https://loom.ly/HfBD6Qw

13.01.2022 A new poster has been added to The Pharmacy Guild of Australia's #COVID19 resources section. Download it here: http://ow.ly/TktQ50z3T1C

12.01.2022 It is so important during this difficult time to continue to support and look after one another - even from a distance. Pick up the phone and call or message, send an email or make contact through social media platforms. Also, in tough times - give these guys a call...... Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800 Confidential Helpline: 1800 737 732 MensLine: 1300 78 99 78 Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277

11.01.2022 APP’s exciting social program provides an excellent opportunity to network with colleagues and suppliers and most importantly, have fun. Next Friday, come along to the LGBTQ Networking Function. This social networking event is open to all LGBTQ and LGBTQ supportive attendees. Whether you’re a pharmacist, industry representative, student or anything in between, you’re... welcome to attend. This inclusive event aims be an open, friendly space where attendees can come together to network and discuss important issues or just have a chat. When: Friday 20 March, 5:30pm 7.30pm Where: Foyer A Terrace, GCCEC

10.01.2022 Earlier this week, Mr David Smith MP, Federal Labor Member for Bean (left) and Simon Blacker, Guild ACT Branch President (right) were delighted to present Lucinda Kenny with the MIMS / Guild Intern of the Year 2019 award at Capital Chemist Calwell! The award is an initiative of the Guild Intern Training Program, which is a market leading program designed to test knowledge, understanding and application of clinical skills, whilst maintaining a strong focus on patient-centred care. LEARN MORE HERE: http://ow.ly/BFFD50Af509

10.01.2022 A new pilot program aims to monitor the effects of influenza vaccines administered by pharmacists this flu season and could potentially roll out to a coronavirus vaccine. Read more in AJP: http://ow.ly/5gpG50yTUgp

09.01.2022 Time is running out! Make sure you prepare for the flu season with the Pharmacy Guild Immunisation Course. Registrations close soon for April courses in Brisbane, Townsville and Rockhampton. ... Register now at http://ow.ly/g6iq50yCdup

06.01.2022 The Pharmacy Guild of Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we stand, their continuing connection to Country and the nations to whi...ch they belong. We pay respect to past, present and future Elders and their efforts to ensure a lasting legacy. #NRW2020 #InThisTogether2020 See more

06.01.2022 Brisbane! Last chance to book our new Immunisation Refresher Course! This optional four-hour course is designed for pharmacists who are already authorised immunisers and is intended to increase pharmacist confidence to deliver immunisation services. Sessions are filling quickly.... Register now at http://ow.ly/QOYN50yEg0N

06.01.2022 Today is World Health Day Today and every day, we celebrate the work of pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, doctors, nurses & other healthcare workers by showing our appreciation for their bravery, courage & resolve in the global COVID-19 response. Queensland Health are reminding us that although you might not be able to visit your friends or loved ones right now, make checking in a priority. ... Eating well, staying connected with family and friends and keeping active for at least 30 mins a day is good for mental health! #inthistogether #worldhealthday #slowthespread

05.01.2022 How to handwash? Use soap and water for at least 40-60 seconds How to handrub? Use alcohol-based handrub for 20-30 seconds... Source: World Health Organization (WHO)

05.01.2022 Roughly 70 undergraduate students have put their hands up to help out in Queensland Health hospitals, and about 50 have offered to assist in community pharmacies. Read more here: https://thenewdaily.com.au///pharmacy-students-join-fight/

04.01.2022 The Pharmacy Guild of Australia Senior National Vice President and Queensland President Professor Trent Twomey has strongly backed calls by the Prime Minister Scott Morrison, for Australians to stop stockpiling medicine and to not abuse frontline staff. Stockpiling of medication is absolutely unnecessary and if it doesn’t stop, it may cause shortages of medicine, Professor Twomey said. Click here for full media release : http://ow.ly/o6p150yPB01

04.01.2022 The Department of Health have put together an excellent COVID-19 - Infection Control Training Module "How to protect yourself and the people you are caring for from infection with COVID-19." The Department is encouraging care workers across the primary care sector, including general practice, pharmacy, allied health, Aboriginal Health Workers and other primary care workers to attend this free online training. This module covers the fundamentals of infection prevention and con...trol topics including: COVID-19 - what is it? signs and symptoms protecting yourself and others and Myth Busting Please click the following link to register: https://covid-19training.com.au/login.php

01.01.2022 The Pharmacy Board of Australia has acknowledged that the extra pressure on pharmacists during the COVID-19 pandemic would make it difficult for many to meet their annual CPD requirements. The Board understands that students, interns, pharmacy program providers, clinical training providers and employers are awaiting further information and assurances during this challenging period and the Board will provide further updates as soon as possible. READ AJP ARTICLE HERE: https://ajp.com.au/news/easing-the-burden/