The National Australian Pharmacy Students Association (NAPSA) announced that funds raised during the National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association (NAPSA) Congress 2023 would be awarded to the Pharmacist Support Service (PSS).
The student’s association raised $2594 during the NAPSA Congress in January. The check was presented to Pharmacist Support Service’s Executive Officer, Kay Dunkley, at the congress Gala Dinner.
The Pharmacist Support Service (PSS) offers peer support to pharmacists in Australia. The service is free and is run for pharmacists by pharmacists.
John Coppock, PSS President, says, “this support from NAPSA is very much appreciated. The initiative, energy and enthusiasm of the students to support PSS so early in their career is inspiring.”
“We intend to use these funds to increase our outreach activities to students to ensure that they know that PSS is available to support them at all stages of their careers. We plan to engage with as many students as possible across Australia.”
“We also really value having a NAPSA representative on our Board to bring forward the viewpoint of these future pharmacists. I can see that pharmacy will be in good hands into the future as NAPSA members will be the future leaders of pharmacy.”
Flynn Swift, NAPSA President, noted, “as students prepare to enter the pharmacy profession, it is reassuring to know that the PSS is there to support us. As soon-to-be pharmacists, it is important to be proactive and look after our own mental health and well-being within our day-to-day practice. We are very pleased to be able to support PSS through this donation and by taking the PSS message back to our fellow students at each of our universities.”
The Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS) is available to provide a listening ear from 8 am to 11 pm AEDT every day of the year. Call 1300 244 910 for anonymous and confidential support from a pharmacist colleague over the phone.
