Pharmacy Guild of Australia - NSW Branch

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! Sydney Guild Member Reception Guild NSW Branch President Mario Barone warmly invites all members and their staff from the Sydney CBD and surrounding suburbs to attend the upcoming Sydney Guild Member Reception on Thursday 28th May 2026 at Le Montage in Lilyfield ▶️ https://loom.ly/IIUPy3Y It'll be a fantastic opportunity to connect with your peers and hear from Guild leaders and stakeholders about the exciting developments taking place in community pharmacy, with dinner and drinks provided. Date: Thursday 28th May 2026 Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm Venue: Le Montage - 38 Frazer St, Lilyfield NSW 2040 Register now! ▶️ https://loom.ly/IIUPy3Y

📢 NSW WR Training Course – NES & PIA Are you across your legal obligations under the National Employment Standards and the Pharmacy Industry Award 2020? Join our NSW Workplace Relations Team for a full-day, interactive training session designed to give you the knowledge and practical skills to confidently manage employment matters in community pharmacy. 🗓 Wednesday 27th May 2026 🕘 9:00am – 5:00pm (includes lunch) 📍 Pharmacy Guild NSW Branch - Level 47, 25 Martin Place, Sydney 💲 $113.24 incl. GST 🎓 6 Group 1 CPD hours (convertible to 12 Group 2 credits) 👤 Presenter: Francis McAleese, Senior WR Advisor 📩 Must be an approved IR contact linked to a Guild Member Pharmacy ✅ Understand key Award provisions ✅ Navigate real-world scenarios ✅ Ensure compliance with the Fair Work Act 🔗 Register now 👉 https://loom.ly/J_CzGTQ (spots close 20th May or when full!) 📧 Questions? Contact: wr@nsw.guild.org.au #PharmacyGuildNSW #WorkplaceRelations #PharmacyAward #CPDtraining #FairWork #CommunityPharmacy

Community pharmacy owners and staff from across District 2 are warmly invited to attend a Guild Member Reception in Newcastle on Thursday 25 June 2026. The evening will bring together local pharmacy professionals to connect with colleagues, reflect on recent achievements, and discuss current issues impacting community pharmacy and primary healthcare across Newcastle and the Hunter Valley region. Hosted by representatives of the NSW Branch of The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, the reception will be held in a relaxed and informal setting, with dinner and refreshments provided. Places are limited. Members, their staff and invited guests are encouraged to register early to secure their attendance. http://bit.ly/4eM4ozJ

Community pharmacy owners and staff from across District 6 are warmly invited to attend a Guild Member Reception in Campbelltown on Wednesday 10 June 2026. The evening will bring together local pharmacy professionals to connect with colleagues, reflect on recent achievements, and discuss current issues impacting community pharmacy and primary healthcare across the District 6 region. Hosted by representatives of the NSW Branch of The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, the reception will be held in a relaxed and informal setting, with dinner and refreshments provided. Places are limited. Members, their staff and invited guests are encouraged to register early to secure their attendance. https://loom.ly/pHWRhAo

Pharmacy Stakeholder Forum – Fraudulent Prescriptions Guidance Resource The Pharmacy Council of NSW convenes a quarterly forum that brings together key pharmacy stakeholder agencies to discuss issues relevant to the profession. Fraudulent prescriptions have been identified by regulatory agencies as a current concern, and the Guild has worked closely with these stakeholders to lead the development of the resource, Fraudulent Prescriptions: Guide for Pharmacists. This resource supports practitioners to identify, assess and respond appropriately to potentially fraudulent prescriptions for high-risk medicines, including Schedule 8 and Schedule 4D medicines, such as tramadol and paracetamol/codeine combinations. Please click here to access the resource: https://loom.ly/33R54kI

SPOTS FILLING FAST! Sydney Guild Member Reception Guild NSW Branch President Mario Barone warmly invites all members and their staff from the Sydney CBD and surrounding suburbs to attend the upcoming Sydney Guild Member Reception on Thursday 28th May 2026 at Le Montage in Lilyfield ▶️ https://loom.ly/IIUPy3Y It'll be a fantastic opportunity to connect with your peers and hear from Guild leaders and stakeholders about the exciting developments taking place in community pharmacy, with dinner and drinks provided. Date: Thursday 28th May 2026 Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm Venue: Le Montage - 38 Frazer St, Lilyfield NSW 2040 Register now! ▶️ https://loom.ly/IIUPy3Y

📢 ONLY 1 SLEEP TO GO! 🖥️ Workplace Relations Webinar: Stand Downs 📅 Tuesday 12th May 2026 ⏰ 12:00pm | Midday Lunch & Learn 💻 Online & interactive 💲 Complimentary for Guild NSW members Stand downs can arise suddenly and carry serious compliance risks if handled incorrectly. Join our Workplace Relations Team for practical, plain‑English guidance on managing stand downs lawfully and confidently. 🔍 What we’ll cover: ✅ What the Fair Work Act says ✅ When stand downs are permitted ✅ Notice, records and employee options ✅ Managing disputes and avoiding payroll headaches Get real‑world examples, expert insights and answers to common questions — all designed to support a more compliant and productive workplace. 👉 Register now! https://loom.ly/Ksl1HQY #GuildNSW #WorkplaceRelations #StandDowns #PharmacyBusiness #Compliance

Rikodeine – Schedule 3: Legal and Professional Obligations and Privacy Policy Rikodeine is not a Schedule 3 Recordable medicine. Pharmacists cannot require or record photo ID as a condition of supply. Any additional information collected must be supported by informed consent and reflected in your privacy policy. With the OAIC Privacy Compliance Review commencing in 2026, now is a timely reminder to review privacy practices. For further guidance, please refer to the resources provided here: https://bit.ly/4cUYQSf More information available via your Guild branch or email guild.nat@guild.org.au.

FluMist Program Update Since 1 April, NSW pharmacists have administered over 3,000 FluMist vaccines to eligible children at no cost. Additional doses remain available under the program until the cap of 8,000 doses is reached. Pharmacists are reminded that offsite vaccination is permitted under the NSW Vaccination Standards (Section D) provided there is adequate infrastructure with compliant cold chain management. For more information on offsite coolers, please refer to: Strive for 5 Chapter 8. https://bit.ly/3R3U3oU #GuildNSW #pharmacyguildnswbranch #FluMist #childrensimmunisation #NSWHealth

📢 NSW WR Training Course – NES & PIA Are you across your legal obligations under the National Employment Standards and the Pharmacy Industry Award 2020? Join our NSW Workplace Relations Team for a full-day, interactive training session designed to give you the knowledge and practical skills to confidently manage employment matters in community pharmacy. 🗓 Wednesday 27th May 2026 🕘 9:00am – 5:00pm (includes lunch) 📍 Pharmacy Guild NSW Branch - Level 47, 25 Martin Place, Sydney 💲 $113.24 incl. GST 🎓 6 Group 1 CPD hours (convertible to 12 Group 2 credits) 👤 Presenter: Francis McAleese, Senior WR Advisor 📩 Must be an approved IR contact linked to a Guild Member Pharmacy ✅ Understand key Award provisions ✅ Navigate real-world scenarios ✅ Ensure compliance with the Fair Work Act 🔗 Register now 👉 https://loom.ly/J_CzGTQ (spots close 20th May or when full!) 📧 Questions? Contact: wr@nsw.guild.org.au #PharmacyGuildNSW #WorkplaceRelations #PharmacyAward #CPDtraining #FairWork #CommunityPharmacy