THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has marked National Reconciliation Week, which runs from 27 May to 03 Jun (PD 26 May), with the announcement of the PSA Faye McMillan Conference Grant recipients, supporting the continued professional development of First Nations pharmacists and pharmacy students.
Inspired and supported by Professor Faye McMillan (pictured), the grants are awarded to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander pharmacists or pharmacy students to attend the PSA National Conference in Sydney from 01-03 Aug 2025.
The recipients of the 2025 PSA Faye McMillan Conference Grant are: Noah Gregory, Samantha Forrest, Peter Cradick and Shi-Anne Wallace.
"This year we are supporting the theme of National Reconciliation Week, 'Bridging Now to Next', empowering our next generation of First Nations pharmacists with invaluable networking and leadership development that PSA25 offers," said PSA/NACCHO Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacy Practice Community of Specialty Interest Chair, Chastina Heck.
"Building on Faye's legacy of excellence in the pharmacy profession, we are valuing the role the next generation plays as agents of change for the future."
Professor McMillan, a Wiradjuri woman originally from Trangie, NSW, is a dedicated community pharmacist and recognised as the first Indigenous Australian to hold a western degree in pharmacy in this country.
"I am honoured again to partner with PSA to ensure that First Nations peoples are being embraced by the pharmacy profession," Professor McMillan said.
"Congratulations to all recipients of the conference grant, I hope you enjoy PSA25."
This year's grant sponsors are the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC), Care Pharmaceuticals, Hydralyte and AstraZeneca.
"APC strongly advocates for amplifying Indigenous voices in pharmacy and is committed to a health system free of racism and discrimination by contributing to a culturally safe pharmacy workforce," said Bronwyn Clark, APC Chief Executive Officer.
"We are delighted to be supporting this grant for 2025." KB
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