Victoria Branch Pharmacist Prescribing Training Fund

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Victoria Branch has committed $1.5 million to support the development of a full scope pharmacist workforce in Victoria.

This funding will assist Guild Victoria Branch members and their sponsored employees undertaking Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) accredited postgraduate pharmacist prescribing courses recognised by the Victorian Government, including courses delivered by Monash University and the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA).

What’s Available? 

• $5,000 reimbursement per eligible recipient upon successful completion of the course.
• Funding is capped at one pharmacist per member pharmacy.
• The scholarship is delivered as a reimbursement upon successful completion of the course by a Guild member pharmacist or their nominated employee.

Who Can Apply? 

• Financial members of the Guild’s Victoria Branch whose primary place of employment is in Victoria.
• Sponsored employees of financial member pharmacies.

The scholarship is not available retrospectively to those who have already completed a recognised APC-accredited course.

Application process 

• Members and their sponsored employees must apply online before commencing the course. Applicants must provide:  
  • Proof of enrolment.
  • Ahpra registration number.
  • Guild membership details (or employer’s membership).
  • Pharmacy location and employment details.
• Applicants will be notified if they have successfully applied for funding by Branch staff, with further requirements communicated at that time.
• Members must maintain Guild membership throughout the program (including upon course completion).  
  • This also applies to member pharmacists sponsoring their employees to receive Victoria Branch funding.
• Submit proof of course completion and required documentation within 24 months of course commencement to receive payment.

Next Steps

Members who have been admitted to a recognised training course. are encouraged to apply for Victoria Branch funding immediately online here. 

At time of course completion, you will be required to complete another form proving successful completion, and providing details around membership, and preferred banking for reimbursements.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Branch at vicscope@vic.guild.org.au

We encourage all eligible members to take advantage of this support.