PSWA - Pharmaceutical Society of WA

21/07/2025

Pharmacists already do a great job helping people in the community.

They’re there when West Aussies need them most – whether it’s filling a script or helping with small injuries.

But we know, with the right training and support, they can do even more.

That’s why we’re launching the Enhanced Access Community Pharmacy Pilot.

This training program will teach pharmacists how to diagnose and treat common health issues like ear infections, acne and asthma.

By building their skills, we can take pressure off our hospitals and GPs – and give people safe care, closer to home.

It’s a simple and smart way to help more West Aussies get the care they need and make WA the healthiest State in the nation.

21/07/2025

💡 Innovation starts with an idea, and the right support to test it.
The J M O’Hara Research Grant helped turn an idea into Australia’s first pharmacy-based vaccine safety system.

That pilot project led to further research, national COVID-19 vaccine safety surveillance and a system that now monitors the safety of all pharmacist-administered vaccines.

This is the impact of WA-led pharmacy research.
📢 2025 applications are now open
🗓️ Closes 28 July 2025
🔗 Apply now via link in our bio or visit www.pswa.org.au

08/07/2025

This NAIDOC Week, PSWA acknowledges the contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to health and healing.

We honour their role as the first healers of this land and their continued connection to Country, culture and care.

🎨 Artwork by: Gordon Landsen Millyindirri

18/06/2025

✨ PSWA Innovation Night 2025
We brought together WA pharmacists from all sectors to connect, share ideas and celebrate innovation in our profession. From inspiring speakers to meaningful conversations — these photos capture the energy and collaboration that make WA pharmacy so special.
Thank you to everyone who attended, presented and helped make this night a success.

📢 Not a PSWA member? Join us to access free events, research grants, and a growing community of passionate pharmacists.
https://pswa.org.au

11/06/2025

Know a WA pharmacist or intern who hasn’t joined the Pharmaceutical Society of WA?
💥 Membership is completely FREE and so are all our events!
🎓 Pharmacy students are also welcome to attend.

Help us grow our community 👥
👉 Tag a pharmacist or share this post with your network.

The more pharmacists we connect with, the stronger our profession becomes 💪💊

09/06/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Amy Skett, recipient of the Pharmaceutical Society of Western Australia Prize for Year One (2024)! 🏆

This award recognises the student with the highest aggregate mark in the first year of the Master of Pharmacy at UWA.
Pictured: Amy Skett with Celia Sansom, Deputy Chair of PSWA.

03/06/2025

📢 2025 JM O’Hara Research Fund – Applications Now Open

The Pharmaceutical Society of Western Australia is offering up to $50,000 through the JM O’Hara Research Fund to support innovative pharmacy research.
2025 Focus: Expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice.

✔️ Receive funding for impactful, WA-based research
✔️ Build your research portfolio
✔️ Drive innovation in pharmacy practice
⏰ Applications close 9am, 28 July 2025
📄 Guidelines and application form available via our website.
https://form.jotform.com/251479194307867

22/05/2025

Congratulations to all the PSWA award recipients from Curtin University! 🎓🏆

Special recognition goes to the students who received the two most prestigious awards for pharmacy students, both awarded by PSWA:
📸 Image 1: Aaron Stockwell – Webster Gold Medal
📸 Image 2: Tory Rideout – Alan McWhinney Memorial Award
We’re proud to celebrate the academic excellence and dedication of these outstanding students. We can’t wait to see where your pharmacy journey takes you next!

20/05/2025

PSWA Innovation Night is officially SOLD OUT!

Thank you to everyone who registered- we can’t wait to see you there!
Missed out?
📧 Email general@pswa.org.au to join the waitlist.
Want early access next time?
✨ Become a PSWA member or
🎓 Join our student mailing list

www.pswa.org.au

19/05/2025

The Webster Memorial Gold Medal 🥇 
Presented this Tuesday at Curtin University, the Webster Gold Medal is the highest honour awarded by PSWA to a graduating pharmacy student.
It recognises outstanding academic achievement across third and fourth year — and pictured here is the actual gold medal that will be awarded.
The medal will be presented alongside other PSWA awards recognising excellence in pharmacy.

19/05/2025

Big news from UWA!
Australia’s first Doctor of Pharmacy Practice is here.
Read more 👇🏼

The University of Western Australia is set to offer Australia’s first Doctor of Pharmacy Practice, a pioneering one-year online program.

01/05/2024

PSWA are proud to be sponsoring this important research through the JM O’Hara Research Fund. Now we need the help of rural and remote pharmacists to make it a success.
Are you a pharmacist working in a rural or remote part of WA? Have you heard about the new Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist program? We’d like to hear your thoughts about working in aged care.
Researchers at the Curtin University Medical School are investigating factors that will influence pharmacists participating in the Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist program.
In this study, you’ll complete questions via an online survey about your current working situation, experience and interest in working in aged care, and the existing medication management programs.
The survey will take about 20 minutes of your time, and you will have the opportunity to win one of 5 $100 gift cards.
If you are interested in participating, for more information please visit the following URL https://curtin.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ebtw19kMMEDdikK