Touch Biotechnology

15/07/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Our Winners! 🎉

A huge thank you to every pharmacy that joined the TouchBio Pharmacy Display Competition — your creativity, effort, and passion brought self-testing visibility to life across Australia.

👏 And now, the winners are...

🏆 Best Window Display
Winner: Ramsay Cleveland Central
Runner-up: Bush Chemist Young

🏆 Best Counter Display
Winner: Good Price Pharmacy - Everton Park
Runner-up: TerryWhite Browns Plains

🏆 Best In-Store Display
Winner: TerryWhite Chemmart Bellbowrie
Runner-up: TerryWhite Chemmart Browns Plains

🏆 Best Social Media Engagement
Winner: Priceline Pharmacy Browns Plains
We are proud to celebrate your dedication in promoting proactive health. Stay tuned as we spotlight each winner over the coming days!

📍 TouchBio Self-Test Kits available at pharmacies nationwide.
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12/07/2025

⏳ Just 3 days to go before we announce the BIG winners of the TouchBio Pharmacy Display Competition 2025!

As we wrap up judging, here’s one final look at more standout displays submitted by pharmacies across Australia. Each one has played a role in driving awareness, creativity, and customer engagement in-store.

A huge thank you again to every pharmacy that participated — we’re excited to celebrate your efforts.

🗓️ Winners revealed July 15
🏪 TouchBio self-test kits available in pharmacies nationwide

11/07/2025

Rising drug use in Australian workplaces is sparking a push for private self-testing kits.

A recent AAP report for The Nightly highlights Australians rank among the world’s highest per-capita users of co***ne, ecstasy and cannabis, with 1 in 9 workers admit using illicit drugs on the job, costing businesses in safety incidents, absenteeism and lost productivity.

Surprisingly, the cause of this is that many turn to drugs not to party, but to cope with stress, exhaustion or personal issues.

As The Nightly reports, co***ne and m**h use is spiking across industries—from construction and mining to transport and finance. But what’s changing is how businesses are responding.

Rather than surveillance or random testing, progressive employers are embracing TouchBio’s at-home Drug of Abuse (DOA) self-test kits—putting responsibility and safety directly into the hands of employees.

What’s different about this approach?
🔹 It’s voluntary and discreet – Employees can test themselves at home, before clocking in.
🔹 It’s fast and familiar – Much like COVID-19 tests, our kits use saliva or urine and give results in minutes.
🔹 Instant, confidential results—no blame, no stigma
🔹 It promotes a culture of care – Workers don’t want to cause harm. With the right tools, they won’t.
🔹 It’s cost-saving and proactive – Prevention avoids the human and financial cost of incidents

“People don’t show up to work wanting to make unsafe choices—more often, they’re dealing with pressure, stress, or personal issues that aren’t always visible. When testing is embedded in a culture of care, that’s when you see real change.”
— Matt Salihi, CEO, TouchBio

Why this matters now:
✔️ Prevention saves lives: Early checks keep critical roles impairment-free.
✔️ Trust over tactics: Voluntary self-screening builds a safety-first culture.
✔️ Cost-effective prevention: Catching risk early beats expensive clean-ups.

🔗 Read the full article in the comments and see how TouchBio is redefining workplace wellbeing.

Take the next step in workplace safety.
TouchBio’s self-testing DOA kits empower your workforce with private, pre-shift clarity—no disruption, no stigma. Perfect for safety-driven HR and wellness leaders ready to modernize their approach.

Send an enquiry to touch@touchaustralia.com.au

New figures show Australians are among the world’s heaviest drug users, and the impact is showing up at work.

11/07/2025

🧬✨ Now at FriendlyCare Pharmacy Sandgate! ✨🧬

We’re proud to feature our new Touch Biotechnology display helping you monitor your health at home 💙

Whether you're looking for quick testing solutions for COVID-19, flu, or RSV, TouchBio kits are TGA-approved, easy to use, and perfect for families, workplaces, and everyday peace of mind.

✔️ Fast, accurate results
✔️ Convenient at-home use
✔️ Trusted by Australians

📍 Visit us in-store at Sandgate to explore the range and chat with our friendly team.

Take control of your health - the smart and simple way. 💙

11/07/2025

We have expanded our range of Touch Biotechnology self testing kits!

☆ Covid-19
☆ Flu A/B
☆ RSV
☆ Chlamydia & Gonorrhoea
☆ Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
☆ Ferritin (Iron)
☆ Vitamin D
☆ Drug screening (Ma*****na, Co***ne, Methamphetamine, Ecstasy, He**in, O***m, Benzodiazepines)

For purchase instore or online at SuperPharmacyPlus.com.au

11/07/2025

11/07/2025

Workplace drug use is rising—and costing Australian businesses $5.1 billion annually in absenteeism, safety incidents and reduced productivity.

Key insights from Glasshouse Country & Maleny News:
▪️1 in 9 Australian workers report using illicit drugs (m**h, opioids) on the job—higher than the general population,
▪️Usage rates among employees now exceed those of the wider community, amplifying risks in high-stakes roles.
▪️Embedding testing within a “culture of care” is critical: it shifts the focus from punishment to prevention and support.

TouchBio’s proactive solution:
👉 Self-administered DOA kits (saliva & urine) for on-site or at-home use
👉 Instant, confidential results—no stigma, just safety
👉 Empowers self-regulation, sparking honest conversations before issues escalate

“People don’t show up wanting to make unsafe choices—more often, they’re dealing with pressure, stress, or personal issues that aren’t always visible. When testing is embedded in a culture of care, that’s when you see real change.”
— Matthew Salihi, CEO, TouchBio

Why this matters NOW:
🔹 Prevention > Penalty: Early self-testing catches risks before they compromise safety.
🔹 Culture of Care: Voluntary screening builds trust and empowers employees—driving engagement and wellbeing.
🔹 ROI on Safety: Addressing substance use proactively slashes downstream costs on accidents, litigation and turnover.

🔗 Read the full Glasshouse Country & Maleny News story in the comments and discover how TouchBio’s self-testing kits are redefining workplace wellbeing.

Take action:
Are you a safety, HR, or wellness leader exploring forward-thinking strategies? TouchBio’s at-home DOA kits are designed to integrate seamlessly into your existing safety or wellbeing initiatives—empowering teams with confidence and clarity before they clock in.

Send an enquiry to touch@touchaustralia.com.au

ONE in nine Australian workers have used illicit drugs such as m**hamphetamine or opioids while on the job, with usage rates now higher among employees than the general public—especially in…

10/07/2025

See more highlights before the big reveal 🎉
Take a look at these creative displays that made this year’s competition one to remember.

To all participating pharmacies — thank you for your creativity, time, and effort. You’ve helped make self-testing more visible in the community!

📣 Winners to be announced on July 15 – stay tuned!
🏪 TouchBio self-test kits are available in-store at pharmacies nationwide

09/07/2025

Australia ranks among the world’s highest per-capita users of co***ne, THC and ecstasy — putting more risk in workplace health and safety.

The Canberra Times reported a growing drug problem in Australian workplaces, with raising concerns how these substances flow into everyday settings such as workplaces.

1 in 9 Australian workers admitting to being under the influence of illicit drugs while on the job, increasing the risks to safety, productivity and mental health.

This prompts a shift in how businesses manage the safety and well-being of their employees: discreet, at‑home drug tests giving employees control to “do the right thing before it becomes a problem”.

Instead of relying solely on workplace drug screenings after an incident has already occurred, the initiative encourages employees to test themselves voluntarily - at home, in private - before heading into work.

TouchBio’s proactive solution:
👉 Self-administered saliva & urine kits for at-home or on-site use
👉 Instant, confidential results—no pressure, no judgment
👉 Empowers self-regulation, sparking honest conversations before a problem escalates

Why this matters now:
🔹Autonomy drives safety: Workers take ownership of their own wellbeing.
🔹Early prevention saves lives: Catching risks before they hit the site.
🔹Culture over compliance: Voluntary checks build trust, not fear.

🔗 Read the full Canberra Times article in the comments and see how TouchBio’s at-home kits can redefine workplace safety.

Take action:
Are you a safety, HR, or wellness leader exploring forward-thinking strategies? TouchBio’s at-home DOA kits are designed to integrate seamlessly into your existing safety or wellbeing initiatives—empowering teams with confidence and clarity before they clock in.

Send an enquiry to touch@touchaustralia.com.au.

Simple at-home drug testing kits are helping employees "do the right thing before it becomes a problem", their...

09/07/2025

A significant drug problem is rising within Australian workplaces, as TouchBio CEO Matt Salihi reveals what is needed to help substance users.

Sky News Australia reports that Australian businesses are losing up to $6 billion every year in absenteeism, accidents and poor productivity tied to workplace drug use in multiple service industries. In high-risk industries like transport, construction and hospitality, even one impairment-related incident can be catastrophic.

To address this, TouchBio launched its Drug-Screening Test Kits to promote a proactive, culture-first approach to Drug Screening:

👉 Self-administered DOA kits (saliva/urine) for on-site use
👉 Instant, confidential results—no shaming, just safety
👉 Employee-owned testing that sparks honest conversation, not surveillance

As TouchBio’s CEO, Matt Salihi, says: “self‑testing empowers honest conversations—not just compliance”

Why this matters NOW:
1. Safety is non‑negotiable: In roles where split‑second decisions matter, prevention saves lives.
2. Culture shift over surveillance: Voluntary self‑screening builds trust-valuing safety-first mindsets.
3. Cost‑effective prevention: Catching risk early wins over expensive aftermath.

🔗 Read the full Sky News story in the comments and discover how self-screening is set to become the new standard in Aussie workplaces.

Take action:
Are you a safety, HR, or wellness leader exploring forward-thinking strategies? TouchBio’s at-home DOA kits are designed to integrate seamlessly into your existing safety or wellbeing initiatives—empowering teams with confidence and clarity before they clock in.

Send an enquiry to touch@touchaustralia.com.au

Workplace drug use is on the rise and costing Australian businesses billions, according to recent research.

07/07/2025

See more pharmacy creativity on display 🙌
Here’s another round of impressive displays submitted for the TouchBio Pharmacy Display Competition 2025.

When pharmacies take lead in health promotion, the results are powerful and highly visible.

📆 Countdown to winner announcement: 1 week to go! (July 15)
🛍️ Find TouchBio self-test kits at participating pharmacies nationwide