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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacy Assistant Traineeship Scheme The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacy Assistant Traineeship Scheme aims to improve access to community pharmacy services by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. The Scheme is funded by the Australia Government under the Fourth Community Pharmacy Agreement and is administered by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia. The Scheme is aimed at supporting the pharmacy workforce, by encouraging Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to enter Pharmacy Assistant/Technician roles. The objectives of the Scheme are to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacy Assistants in Community Pharmacies and establish alternative pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to enter into pharmacy. Incentive allowances of $10,000 are available to Community Pharmacies to employ and train an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Pharmacy Assistant Trainee. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme The aim of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Scheme is to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to undertake studies in Pharmacy at University. It is acknowledged that if the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are to be adequately met by pharmacists, there is a need for more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pharmacists working in the industry. A total of 3 scholarships valued at $15,000 per annum for a maximum of four years are offered annually. S100 Allowance Are you receiving your allowance of $6,000 - $10,500 to assist your local Aboriginal Health Service? For Further information contact Rural Pharmacy Workforce on 02 6270 1888. Information Kit for the Section 100 Pharmacy Allowance is now available in electronic format.
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