Cultural Engagement Video Competition

• Entry is free and open to employees or owners of community pharmacies located in Australia.

• Videos must be submitted online via the Celebrating Culture in Community Pharmacy Video Competition page on the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s website.
• Entries open on 9:00am (AEDT) on Friday 14 November 2025 and close at 5:00pm (AEDT) on Monday 16 February 2026. Late entries will not be accepted.

Videos will be evaluated against the following criteria:

• Impact and Outcomes
  • Demonstrates alignment with the competition theme and shows how ideas have been transformed into real-world actions with tangible results.
  • Clearly presents measurable improvements for patients or the community.
• Innovation and Creativity
  • Highlights unique or forward-thinking approaches to advancing cultural engagements in pharmacy practice
  • Incorporates creative storytelling to highlight the solution (examples may include initiatives related to Closing the Gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, supporting culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, promoting disability inclusion, or improving equitable access).
• Relevance to Cultural Challenges
  • Addresses key issues faced by pharmacies in Australia.
  • Provides practical, scalable solutions that resonate with cultural contexts.
• Clarity and Engagement
  • Communicates the story in a clear, compelling, and engaging way.
  • Keeps the audience interested while effectively conveying the message.
• Authenticity and Community Connection
  • Reflects genuine experiences and strong ties to the community
  • Demonstrates collaboration and local impact.

Entries may be disqualified if:

• The video is submitted after the closing date
• The video does not meet the required duration of 1–2 minutes (falls short or exceeds the limit)
• The video contains inappropriate, offensive, or discriminatory content
• The video infringes on copyright or intellectual property rights
• The video does not align with the competition theme or fails to meet basic quality standards
• False or misleading information is provided in the entry.
• The video has been previously published or submitted to another competition without disclosure.

• Videos will be played at the Cultural Engagement Forum on Saturday, 14 March 2026, from 4:00pm to 4:30pm.
• Two award categories will be judged: “Best Video” and “People’s Choice”.
• Winners will be announced at the Cultural Engagement Forum.
• Winners do not need to be present; prizes will be forwarded if necessary.
• The Pharmacy Guild of Australia may publish details of the winners.

• Submitted videos may be edited by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia to meet audiovisual requirements.
• Videos may be used for ongoing advocacy and promotion of community pharmacy, including:
  • Display at APP2026
  • Sharing on the Guild’s social media platforms
  • Use in advocacy at events or meetings

• Entrants’ personal information will be handled in accordance with the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Privacy Policy.
• To respect and protect the cultural sensitivities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, any images featuring these individuals submitted for the competition will be displayed on the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s website behind a barrier acknowledgment wall. Before viewing such images, visitors will encounter a culturally appropriate acknowledgment message, as outlined on the Guild’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health page. This ensures that cultural protocols are observed, viewers are aware of the significance and context of the images, and information sovereignty and privacy are maintained for all participants.