“We’re proud to support rural pharmacists through initiatives like this bursary and an important focus on rural pharmacy during APP. These programs remove barriers and celebrate the incredible work being done in rural and remote communities,” National President Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Professor Trent Twomey said.
Bursary applications, proudly sponsored by Pharmaceutical Defence Limited (PDL), close 5pm AEDT on 9 February 2026. To find out more or apply visit: Bursary-2026
The popular Rural Pharmacy Forum is back at APP on Day 1, Thursday 12 March. The theme of this year’s forum is Insight to Impact: Advancing Rural Health through Community Pharmacy.
This forum will shine a spotlight on the unique challenges faced by rural and regional communities in accessing health care, and how addressing these challenges is essential to shaping the health and wellbeing of every Australian, regardless of where they live.
Georgina Twomey Chair of the Rural Pharmacist Alliance said “Being a pharmacy owner in rural Australia brings unique challenges and perspectives, which will be incredibly valuable at APP’s Rural Pharmacy Forum. We know rural pharmacists can feel isolated, and this bursary aims to encourage face to face engagement between likeminded rural pharmacists.”
The I Love Rural Pharmacy Video Competition also returns in 2026, with the theme of Rural Pharmacy: Insight to Impact”. The competition is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on rural pharmacies across Australia that have moved beyond theory to action, transforming ideas into tangible outcomes for their patients, showcasing how they've tackled well-known challenges such as workforce shortages, access to health professionals, and service delivery by implementing real-world solutions that make a measurable difference in their communities.
This competition celebrates the innovation and resilience of rural pharmacies across Australia. Participants are invited to submit a 1–2 minute video showcasing how they’ve turned ideas into action, whether tackling workforce shortages, improving access to health professionals, or overcoming service delivery barriers.
Entry is free, and only open to a community pharmacy employee or community pharmacy owner of a Modified Monash Model (MMM) 2-7 pharmacy. Best Video winner receives a prize package which supports implementation of full scope, and is valued at $4,000, proudly sponsored by Raven’s Recruitment.
Videos need to be submitted by 5:00pm AEDT Monday, 16 February 2026. Find out more at I Love Rural Pharmacy Video Competition