“Now in its 19th year, PATY acknowledges the exceptional dedication to patient care and proactive commitment to professional development shown by pharmacy assistants. Our finalists have embodied this and more,” said Professor Twomey.
Following a full day virtual workshop where state and territory finalists demonstrated their pharmacy knowledge and leadership skills, judges selected the following pharmacy assistants to represent their state or territory in the national finals in September:
Australian Capital Territory: Stephanie Crowe, Erindale Pharmacy
New South Wales: Yasmin Elmawey, Hammondville Discount Pharmacy
Northern Territory: Melissa Dass, Territory Pharmacy Alice Springs
Queensland: Sarah Butler, LiveLife Pharmacy Plainland
South Australia: Jorden Oschmanns, Priceline Pharmacy Goolwa
Tasmania: Tenielle Chilcott, TerryWhite Chemmart Valley Road Devonport
Victoria: Jessica Brown, Emerald Village Pharmacy
Western Australia: Sashe Austin, Priceline Pharmacy Spencer Park
The state winners receive access to exclusive training and development sessions, return flights and accommodation for the National Judging Workshop on 3 September in Sydney, complimentary registration to the Pharmacy Connect conference (3-5 September), and recognition in national industry publications. The national winner receives a cash prize of $5000, complimentary registration, return flights and accommodation to future Guild events.
Professor Twomey congratulated the winners for their valuable contribution to Australian community pharmacy.
“I would like to congratulate the winners for standing out as their state’s top pharmacy assistant,” said Professor Twomey. "You should be very proud to be recognised among the top eight pharmacy assistants in Australia.”
This year the PATY workshops, judging, and winner announcement will take place at Pharmacy Connect 2025. Previously, the Pharmacy Assistant National Conference hosted these activities, running parallel to Pharmacy Connect. However, this year Pharmacy Connect 2025 will offer a dedicated pharmacy assistant stream. This change will bring attendees from all areas of the pharmacy industry more closely together, while still offering opportunities for tailored learning.
The PATY2025 National Winner and Glucojel Runner Up will be announced at Cocktail Party, which for the first time will take place at a Sydney Harbour cruise aboard the Starship Sydney.
Prospective delegates are encouraged to register for Pharmacy Connect 2025 ahead of Early Bird registration closing on 30 June. Pharmacy assistants can save $65 on Full Registration when they register with the Early Bird offer. Plus, through the month of June, register as a Full delegate and you’ll receive 50% off Pharmacy Assistant Full Registration. Book now.
To view the full program and to register visit Homepage - Pharmacy Connect
More information about PATY can be found here: PATY Award - Pharmacy Connect
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Media Enquiries: Olive Reilly
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The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland
0423 494 050