PSA25 closes on a high as PSA celebrates 20,000 members and platforms Australia’s leading pharmacists

3 August 2025

 

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA) has wrapped up its biggest national conference yet, with three days of inspiring presentations, innovation, and connection across the pharmacy profession.

 

This year’s conference welcomed over 1200 attendees, with pharmacists from all areas of practice and corners of the country coming together to further their knowledge and practice with Australia’s leading pharmacy voices.

 

Capping off the weekend, PSA and the Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association (APSA) presented the Outstanding Poster Presentation to Jade Swarbrick for her presentation ADHD in GP setting, and the Outstanding Oral Presentation to Kym Ramsey for his presentation Utilising rural community pharmacists to screen for chronic diseases.

 

PSA and PDL once again joined forces to present the 2025 Volunteer of the Year Award, as voted by PSA25 delegates, was awarded to Madeline Scarlett in recognition of her positivity and helpfulness across the weekend.

 

The event also marked a significant milestone in PSA’s history as a national organisation – reaching 20,000 members for the first time.

 

PSA National President Associate Professor Fei Sim FPS said the milestone reflects the growing confidence pharmacists have in PSA as their professional home.

 

“Every year I leave this conference feeling a renewed sense of belonging and passion for this profession,” Associate Professor Sim said.

 

“Thank you to everyone who made PSA25 a success – our delegates, volunteers, branch committees, staff, speakers and partners – I’m truly inspired by every single one of you.

 

“Whether you’re a student, early career pharmacist, or seasoned practitioner, PSA is proud to be your professional home, giving you the tools and the support you need to build the pharmacy career you want.”
Associate Professor Sim also thanked PSA25 sponsors and partners for their continued support of the event and the profession.

 

“We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors and partners, whose support makes PSA25 possible. Their commitment helps us deliver an engaging, meaningful, and forward-looking conference every year.”

 

Media contact:   Georgia Clarke   M: 0480 099 798  E: georgia.clarke@psa.org.au