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Complete Care health hub opens
Tuesday | Apr 7 2026COMPLETE Care Pharmacy Health Hub has officially opened in Launceston, introducing a purpose-designed pharmacy with dedicated consultation spaces, a clinical workflow platform, and an integrated care model that connects patients with the right support at the right time.
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Vax coverage decline continues
Thursday | Apr 2 2026NEW data from the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) has shown continued decrease in childhood vaccination coverage and declining uptake of human papillomavirus (HPV) and meningococcal vaccination in adolescents.
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PSA launches guide for people with autism
Thursday | Apr 2 2026THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has marked World Autism Awareness Day today with a new guide designed to help autistic people better understand how their pharmacist can support their medicine and health needs.
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Fair Work rules to abolish junior adult pay rates
Wednesday | Apr 1 2026IN a decision announced yesterday, the Fair Work Commission has moved to abolish junior pay rates for young adult employees in pharmacy, retail and fast food industries, while maintaining them for minors, with staged changes over four years to come into effect from Dec this year.
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National Pain Alliance launched
Wednesday | Apr 1 2026ORGANISATIONS and stakeholders representing patients living with chronic pain have launched a National Pain Alliance, with the aim of establishing pain as a national priority within Australia's health, disability and ageing reform agendas.
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AdPha celebrates residency milestone
Wednesday | Apr 1 2026ADVANCED Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) is celebrating a major milestone as pharmacist Yue Kee Wong became the 500th graduate of the Resident Training Program.
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Darragh legacy honoured
Tuesday | Mar 31 2026THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) Foundation has named Wollongong community pharmacist Mo'men Garybeh (pictured) as the recipient of the inaugural Hugh and Mary Darragh Postgraduate Scholarship.
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Vaping likely causes cancer
Tuesday | Mar 31 2026A comprehensive review by Australian researchers has found that vaping is likely to cause lung and oral cancer, with experts calling for action to be taken now, rather than repeating the mistakes made with cigarettes.
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When it comes to trust, consent matters
Tuesday | Mar 31 2026DIGITAL health advocate Mina Giang highlights the importance of gaining patient consent when collecting data.
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PSA recognises SA/NT excellence
Monday | Mar 30 2026THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has recognised excellence in South Australian and Northern Territory pharmacy with the 2026 awards for outstanding pharmacists.
