Regional pharmacists and industry bodies demonstrated their commitment to rural pharmacy education at the Annual Charles Sturt Pharmacy Foundation Dinner in Orange, NSW on 22 September 2007.
The dinner aims to increase the awareness of Charles Sturt University’s (CSU) pharmacy programme and foster relationships with industry groups. It was supported by major sponsor, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia (NSW Branch), and Bendigo Bank.
Ms Toni Riley, Vice-President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Victoria Branch, and guest speaker on the night, highlighted issues relating to leadership within the industry, particularly for women, and encouraged attendees to get involved with the industry.
“Becoming the best pharmacist you can has to be the challenge for all of us,” said Ms Riley. “There are endless opportunities to get involved…put your hand up now and become an important part of the ‘brave new world of pharmacy’ - a future that is not entirely based on the supply function.”
Ms Riley also congratulated CSU on its role in educating the next generation of pharmacy practitioners.
“The new breed of pharmacy graduates are so well prepared for practice – or at least, when I compare them to myself I can see enormous difference in their skills,” she said. “Currently I have two CSU graduates working with me in my Priceline Pharmacy and both are a credit to your innovative course here [at CSU].”
“Toni and the Pharmacy Guild have been strong supporters of the pharmacy programme at CSU and it was wonderful for Toni to share her insights on the profession and its future, particularly for the large number of women in the industry,” said Chair of the Pharmacy Foundation, Mr Peter Gissing.
The support of local Orange pharmacist Malcolm Rosborough was also acknowledged on the night, with a special presentation by CSU Chancellor, Mr Lawrie Willett, AO. Mr Rosborough outlined that he believes there are three ways to support the pharmacy industry: political, financial or academic, and he encouraged attendees to follow his lead and give just $10 a day, or the cost of two coffees and a biscuit, to help pharmacy students through the Foundation.
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