Voices sought for pharmacists
17 February 2026
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is calling for pharmacists around Australia to nominate for leadership positions within their State or Territory Branch Committee.
- Nominations open Monday 16 February 2026
- Nominations close Monday 16 March 2026
- Voting opens Thursday 2 April 2026
- Voting closes Thursday 30 April 2026
PSA Interim CEO Bridget Totterman urged all PSA members to consider nominating for Branch Committee positions in their respective States and Territories.
“Branch Committees are a vital voice for pharmacists in every State and Territory,” she said. “Our Branch Committee members do an extraordinary job advocating for our profession, helping ensure the role of the pharmacist is understood, valued and trusted by governments, stakeholders and the community.”
Branch Committee members support, promote and fight for the pharmacist profession. Mrs Totterman said it was important leadership within the profession reflected the diversity of the workforce it represented.
“PSA represents a hugely diverse workforce. We are always stronger when leadership reflects those different experiences, perspectives and voices,” she said. “Nominating for this election is about leaning in, contributing your experience and helping shape the profession we all care about. Whether you’re at the beginning of your career or looking to give back at the end, I encourage you to be a voice for our profession and nominate for your local Branch Committee in 2026.”
To complete a nomination form, visit https://www.netvote.com.au/n/1qwCqz
Nominations will close at 5pm AEDT on Tuesday 16 March 2026 and successful candidates will be announced after voting closes on Thursday 30 April 2026.
Media contact: Leah Jacobsen
M: 0480 099 798 E: leah.jacobsen@psa.org.au
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia is the only national peak body that represents all of Australia’s pharmacists across all practice settings. We want every Australian to have access to the best healthcare, and this must include optimising access to pharmacists’ knowledge and medicines expertise at the forefront of our healthcare system.
