THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has announced the appointment of a new leadership group for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacy Practice (ATSIPP) Community of Specialty Interest (CSI), which will be chaired by respected pharmacist and proud Nywaigi Mamu woman, Chastina Heck (pictured).
The ATSIPP CSI plays an important role in championing culturally safe pharmacy practices, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pharmacists, and improving health outcomes across communities.
"I am excited to bring together this leadership group who bring with them a vast knowledge of real-world experience to guide the path ahead," Heck said.
"As pharmacists, we continue to create real change in the way healthcare is delivered for our First Nations people and communities," she added.
PSA is committed to equity, representation and empowering Indigenous voices within the pharmacy profession, and also recognises that culturally safe care and equity of health care access are critical drivers to improving health outcomes.
A collaborative PSA-NACCHO relationship has delivered key initiatives, including the 'Integrating pharmacists into Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services' (IPAC) trial, and the development of the Deadly Pharmacists Foundation Training Course, which equips pharmacists with the skills needed to work within Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services.
The group brings together expertise from across practice settings and communities, including the inaugural NAPSA Indigenous Chair, Shi-Anne Wallace.
The team is united by a shared vision to elevate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes through inclusive, pharmacist-led care.
The ATSIPP CSI continues to collaborate with PSA's broader network, including advocating for expanded roles for pharmacists within Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) and beyond.
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