THE Pharmacists' Support Service (PSS) has received $2,594 raised by pharmacy students during the National Australian Pharmacy Students' Association (NAPSA) Congress 2023 in Canberra.
Funds were raised by the students through various activities including auctions and raffles.
The gigantic novelty cheque (pictured) was presented to the PSS Executive Officer, Kay Dunkley, at the Congress Gala Dinner.
John Coppock, PSS President, said: "This support from NAPSA is very much appreciated.
"The initiative, energy and enthusiasm of the students to support PSS so early in their career is inspiring.
"We intend to use these funds to increase our outreach activities to students to ensure that they know that PSS is available to support them at all stages of their career.
"We plan to engage with as many students as possible.
"We also really value having a NAPSA representative on our Board to bring forward the viewpoint of these future pharmacists.
"I can see that pharmacy will be in good hands into the future as NAPSA members will be the future leaders of pharmacy," Coppock concluded.
Flynn Swift, NAPSA President, explained that "as students prepare to enter the pharmacy profession it is reassuring to know that the PSS is there to support us.
"As soon-to-be pharmacists it is important to be proactive and look after our own mental health and wellbeing within our day-to-day practice.
"We are very pleased to be able to support PSS through this donation and by taking the PSS message back to our fellow students at each of our universities," Swift said.
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