Record number of pharmacists named PSA Fellows

1 August 2025

 

A record 38 pharmacists have been inducted as Fellows of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) at tonight’s annual Fellows Dinner, recognising leadership, advocacy, and service to the profession over an extended period.

 

PSA National President Associate Professor Fei Sim FPS congratulated the 2025 cohort, saying: “This year’s Fellows showcase the passion, leadership and drive for excellence that define our profession.”

 

“Being awarded Fellowship is a recognition of the sustained and outstanding contributions many pharmacists make to PSA and the broader pharmacy profession.

 

“On behalf of PSA, I extend my congratulations to each of these remarkable pharmacists, and thank them for their enduring service and dedication to driving our profession forward.”

 

In addition to 38 Fellows, PSA has also recognised Rhonda White AO and Terry White AO as PSA Life Fellows.

 

“In particular I’d like to acknowledge and congratulate Rhonda and Terry White, two stalwarts of Australian pharmacy who we are proud to recognise as Life Fellows of the PSA.

 

“Together, Terry and Rhonda have changed the course of Australian pharmacy, championing accessible, patient-centred care and inspiring generations of pharmacists through their leadership.

 

“PSA is proud to honour their lifelong dedication to community pharmacy.”

 

Among the 2025 cohort are a number of PSA staff who have had a significant impact on the pharmacy profession.

 

“The PSA team are the backbone of our organisation, working unbelievably hard to support pharmacists across the country. For these members of our team, who are also pharmacists themselves, the drive to make an impact on their profession is particularly strong.

 

“Congratulations to Caroyln, Claire, Chris, Quyen, Peter, Jarrod, Kay, Helen and Ella, these recognitions are very well deserved,” Associate Professor Sim concluded.

 

 

Full list of PSA Fellows inducted in 2025:

• Carolyn Allen FPS, Australian Capital Territory
• Claire Antrobus FPS, Queensland
• Anna Barwick FPS, New South Wales
• Associate Professor Juanita Breen FPS, Tasmania
• Chris Campbell FPS, Queensland
• Cathy Caird FPS, South Australia
• Quyen Du FPS, South Australia
• Peter Guthrey FPS, Victoria
• Gauri Godbole FPS, New South Wales
• Associate Professor Lisa Kalisch Ellett FPS, South Australia
• Jarrod McMaugh FPS, Victoria
• Louise McLean FPS, Australian Capital Territory
• Professor Ross McKinnon FPS, South Australia
• Angela Nasone FPS, South Australia
• David North OAM FPS, New South Wales
• Helene O’Byrne FPS, Tasmania
• Neil Petrie FPS, Victoria
• Lachlan Rose FPS, New South Wales
• Simone Rossi FPS, South Australia
• Curtis Ruhnau FPS, New South Wales
• Professor Bandana Saini FPS, New South Wales
• Travis Schiller FPS, South Australia
• Brett Simmonds FPS, Queensland
• Dr Kay Sorimachi FPS, Australian Capital Territory
• Helen Stone FPS, South Australia
• Associate Professor Janet Sluggett FPS, South Australia
• Paul Tait FPS, South Australia
• Peter Tenni FPS, Tasmania
• Angus Thompson FPS, Tasmania
• Richard Thorpe FPS, South Australia
• Dr Ella van Tienen FPS, Tasmania
• Heather Volk FPS, Northern Territory
• Michael Wakim FPS, South Australia
• Associate Professor Michael Ward FPS, South Australia
• Lisa Wark FPS, Northern Territory
• Gary West FPS, Queensland
• Christopher Wills FPS, New South Wales
• Georgina Woods FPS, New South Wales

 

 

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