The PSA Faye McMillan Conference Grant returns for a fourth consecutive year
19 March 2026
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) today recognises National Close the Gap Day and commits to supporting workforce participation across the pharmacy profession for First Nations Australians.
In upholding this commitment, the PSA is delighted to announce that expressions of interest for the 2026 PSA Faye McMillan Conference Grant are now open for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander pharmacists, interns, and pharmacy students.
2026 marks the fourth year of the PSA Faye McMillan Conference Grant, which is awarded to one or more Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander pharmacists, interns, and/or pharmacy students to attend PSA’s national conference, PSA26 – the Home of Pharmacists, taking place from Friday, 31 July to Sunday, 2 August 2026 at ICC Sydney.
PSA National President, Professor Mark Naunton MPS, is passionate about supporting the participation of First Nations Australians in the pharmacy profession and the greater healthcare sector.
“The PSA is proud to honour Professor McMillan in this way, offering the grant for the fourth consecutive year,” said Professor Naunton.
“Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples currently make up 0.3% of the pharmacy profession. It is crucial that we recognise and support the representation of First Nations Australians in our profession.
“The PSA is dedicated to increasing the health workforce participation of First Nations Australians to better meet the healthcare needs of these communities.”
Professor Faye McMillan AM FPS, a Wiradjuri yinaa (Wiradjuri woman) originally from Trangie, NSW, is recognised as the first Indigenous Australian to hold a Western degree in pharmacy.
“I am deeply honoured to have my name associated with the 2026 PSA Faye McMillan Conference Grant. This year carries special significance for me as I honour my mum Robyn, whose unwavering love and belief in my journey continue to guide me,” Professor McMillan said.
“This grant opens doors for early career pharmacists and pharmacy students to deepen their professional networks, strengthen their confidence, and feel a sense of belonging within our profession, something my mum championed in her own quiet, steadfast way.
“By supporting this grant, we continue our shared commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity in healthcare. It is a reminder that when we invest in people, we build a profession and a system capable of caring for all communities.”
To submit an expression of interest for the 2026 PSA Faye McMillan Conference Grant, please see the form available here
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The recipients of the 2025 PSA Faye McMillan Conference Grant, Lucinda Adamson, Samantha Forrest, Shi-Anne Wallace, and Peter Cradick, are pictured with PSA immediate past president, Associate Professor Fei Sim FPS.
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