PSA24: New cohort of PSA Fellows recognised for contributions
3 August 2024
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is pleased to present 26 PSA Fellowships this weekend at PSA24, recognising the significant contributions of members to both the profession and PSA.
Among the new Fellows is Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention and
Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health the Honourable Emma McBride MP – the only pharmacist currently serving in the Australian Parliament.
Associate Professor Fei Sim FPS welcomed the new Fellows to PSA’s growing community of pharmacy leaders.
“Each of these pharmacists have made significant contributions to pharmacy and patient care, exemplifying the passion and dedication of our profession.
“Fellowships of PSA are a prominent acknowledgement of those who have provided an outstanding contribution to PSA or the profession for an extended period of time.
“As a profession we thank them for their ongoing service and dedication to improving pharmacy practice.”
The following pharmacists have been elevated to Fellows of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia:
- Ms Bronwyn Clark (Australian Capital Territory)
- Adjunct Professor John McEwen (Australian Capital Territory)
- Ms Lyn Todd (Australian Capital Territory)
- Ms Caroline Diamantis (New South Wales)
- Dr Cherie Lucas (New South Wales)
- The Honourable Emma McBride MP (New South Wales)
- Dr Jonathan Penm (New South Wales)
- Dr Sarah Dineen-Griffin (New South Wales)
- Mr Gilbert Yeates (Queensland)
- Dr Julie Stokes (Queensland)
- Ms Dianne Brown (Tasmania)
- Ms Katie Hayes (Tasmania)
- Mr Mark Kirschbaum (Tasmania)
- Ms Dimi Hoppe (Victoria)
- Mr Joe Brizzi (Victoria)
- Ms Kay Dunkley (Victoria)
- Professor Simon Bell (Victoria)
- Ms Stefanie Johnston (Victoria)
- Dr Amanda Cross (Victoria)
- Ms Brooke Shelly (Victoria)
- Ms Deborah Hawthorne (Victoria)
- Ms Atinuke (Tinu) Abraham (Victoria)
- Mr Joon Soo Park (Western Australia)
The following pharmacists have been elevated to Life Fellows of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia:
- Ms Helen Howarth (Tasmania)
- Mr Ian Huett (Tasmania)
- Ms Jocelyn Watson OAM (Tasmania)
Both Professor Faye McMillan and Professor Arthur Christopoulos were also recognised at last night’s event after receiving PSA Fellowships in 2023.
PSA congratulates each of the above pharmacists on their achievements and sustained contributions to the pharmacy profession.
Media contact: Georgia Clarke M: 0480 099 798 E: georgia.clarke@psa.org.au
