Jaimee is a Pharmacist CDE currently working as a CDE, ACOP and consultant pharmacist in the ACCHO and private space. Through her work in these sectors in rural and remote areas, she has developed a passion for working through the many health and social challenges facing First Nations peoples, with the aim of improving health outcomes. She is also an advocate for providing health care that is person centred, inclusive and driven by connection involving all of the healthcare team. In 2025 she was named PSA Pharmacist of the Year, and the ADEA CDE of the Year for the NT.

As a credentialed pharmacist, my mission is to support safe, effective, and appropriate use of medicines. By placing the resident/patient at the centre of care, I aim to improve their health outcomes and quality of life.

Stephen is an Associate Professor in Pharmacy Practice at the University of Sydney. He is a registered pharmacist and is accredited to perform medication management reviews. Stephen's research, teaching and advocacy agenda aims to ensure that society makes greater use of pharmacists’ unique skills. Stephen’ research focusses on evaluation of pharmacy services, continuity of care, clinical trial design and statistical methods. He is Chief Investigator on three current competitive grant funded projects worth more than $6M including being Co-lead of an Australian Government Medical Research Future Fund Medication Safety Grant, the #STOP study. Stephen is a Fellow of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy of the United Kingdom.

I have been a part of the Gold Coast Specialist Palliative Care team since 2011 and have extensive experience in palliative care both in the UK and Australia. I am passionate about supporting patients and their families to achieve the best care possible through the optimisation of medications for management of their symptoms. My focus is on resource development and education as well as driving new service initiatives to develop the service now and into the future. I am currently involved in the PSA National Palliative Care project as one of six pilot sites across Australia providing specialist support to patients and their families in the community.

I have been a part of the Gold Coast Specialist Palliative Care team since 2011 and have extensive experience in palliative care both in the UK and Australia. I am passionate about supporting patients and their families to achieve the best care possible through the optimisation of medications for management of their symptoms. My focus is on resource development and education as well as driving new service initiatives to develop the service now and into the future. I am currently involved in the PSA National Palliative Care project as one of six pilot sites across Australia providing specialist support to patients and their families in the community.

Sharon is a practising Pharmacist with experience in community, clinical, consultant and hospital Pharmacy. Sharon completed her accreditation as a Consultant Pharmacist and has been performing Home Medication Reviews for over 25 years. Sharon works as a Consultant Pharmacist for South Coast and Southern Highlands areas in NSW. She is currently the President of the Illawarra Pharmacists Association and acts as a mentor to early career pharmacists in her region. Sharon locums in many Community Pharmacies and is a pharmacist vaccinator. In addition, Sharon is a local area speaker to Health Care Professionals at Medication Education clinics. Sharon is affiliated with Illawarra Diggers Aged and Community Care where she is a member of the Medication Advisory Committee and provides Residential Medication Management Reviews and Quality Use Medicines to Aged Care facilities. Sharon is NSW PSA Branch committee member, a leadership member of Consultant Pharmacists Community of Special Interest (CSI) team and a member of the Clinical Council for Illawarra/Shoalhaven Southeastern NSW PHN.

Karim Fawzi is a consultant pharmacist and diabetes educator working in general practices across Melbourne’s northern and western suburbs. He is currently a PhD candidate at Victoria University, where his research focuses on improving diabetes care outcomes in primary care settings.

I am a relatively new consultant pharmacist based in North East Victoria with experience across hospital and community pharmacy settings. Most days you will find me at Northeast Health Wangaratta where my roles are both as a rotational pharmacist and medication safety pharmacist. I also work independently delivering HMRs and RMMRs in the North East VIC region. I am passionate about advancing pharmacy practice, improving medication safety, and supporting collaborative, patient-centred care, with a strong focus on the unique needs and opportunities within regional and rural practice settings.

I am an aged care pharmacist working across two residential aged care facilities, as part of a two-pharmacist team supporting four facilities and approximately 285 residents. My practice focuses on medicines optimisation and embedding pharmacist expertise within multidisciplinary care teams. I have a particular interest in collaborative models of care and am passionate about ensuring residents and families are empowered in medication decision-making.

Bente Hart is a Credentialed Pharmacist with over 25 years’ experience in aged care, community, and hospital pharmacy. Based in rural NSW, she provides clinical pharmacy services through Braidwood Multi-Purpose Service (Southern NSW Health), focusing on person-centred care for older adults. She also runs a consultancy business delivering Home Medication Reviews. As part of her commitment to consultant pharmacy, Bente is a member of the PSA Consultant Pharmacist CSI leadership group. A Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy (FANZCAP), Bente specialises in Generalist and Geriatric Medicine. She is currently developing a rural diabetes education service focused on Type 2 Diabetes and is working toward becoming a Credentialed Diabetes Educator. Her dedication to safe and effective medication use has earned her recognition, including a nomination for the 2024 Southern NSW Health Excellence Award in Patient Safety.

Bente Hart is a Credentialed Pharmacist with over 25 years’ experience in aged care, community, and hospital pharmacy. Based in rural NSW, she provides clinical pharmacy services through Braidwood Multi-Purpose Service (Southern NSW Health), focusing on person-centred care for older adults. She also runs a consultancy business delivering Home Medication Reviews. As part of her commitment to consultant pharmacy, Bente is a member of the PSA Consultant Pharmacist CSI leadership group. A Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy (FANZCAP), Bente specialises in Generalist and Geriatric Medicine. She is currently developing a rural diabetes education service focused on Type 2 Diabetes and is working toward becoming a Credentialed Diabetes Educator. Her dedication to safe and effective medication use has earned her recognition, including a nomination for the 2024 Southern NSW Health Excellence Award in Patient Safety.

Deborah is the current chair of PSA’s Consultant Pharmacist Community of Special Interest and a branch committee member of the PSA Vic. She is a rural pharmacist located in North East Victoria and has a portfolio career consisting of consultant pharmacy, GP pharmacy, diabetes education, advocacy and research.

Linda Krogh is the Virtual Transitions‑of‑Care Stewardship Pharmacist with the Western NSW Local Health District and a current PhD candidate with the University of Sydney. Having lived in rural areas throughout her life, Linda has a deep understanding of the challenges faced by patients and clinicians in geographically dispersed communities. She completed her pharmacy studies at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga and has since built a diverse career across community pharmacy, aged care, general practice, and independent consultancy, including extensive experience delivering Home Medicines Reviews. Linda later transitioned into the public hospital system, where she expanded her skills in clinical governance, medication safety and multidisciplinary care. Her current role brings together the full breadth of her experience: providing virtual medication reconciliation, discharge counselling, and coordination of timely HMRs for high‑risk rural patients as part of the TIc TOc program. Linda works across 19 rural hospitals, supporting GPs, ACCHOs, community pharmacies and consultant pharmacists to address medication‑related risks during transitions of care. With a strong interest in rural health equity, Linda is passionate about improving access to pharmacist‑led interventions in rural settings and strengthening continuity of care for patients at high risk of readmission.

Melissa Morley is a Consultant with Dementia Training Australia (DTA). She contributes to national education resources and learning activities that support person-centred dementia care in residential aged care settings. Melissa supports workforce capability through education and practical tools. She does not provide individual clinical advice.

Cathy is a credentialed pharmacist with over 25 years of professional experience. She values the opportunity to engage with individuals in their homes and is committed to promoting optimal medication use for both consumers and healthcare providers. Currently, Cathy works as a non-dispensing pharmacist at a General Practice in Inala, two days per week. This position enables her to deliver clinical services during key decision-making moments, providing valuable insights into practice workflow, care planning, and medical software systems.

Brooke Shelly is a rural Victorian pharmacist with a dynamic portfolio career spanning General Practice, credentialed medication management and residential medication management reviews, and multidisciplinary telehealth. She is a GP Pharmacist at Ontario Medical Clinic, a Senior Clinical Pharmacist with Beyond Pain, and the sole proprietor of MyMedManagement, delivering complex medication and residential medication management reviews across regional and remote areas. In 2024, Brooke was named PSA Consultant Pharmacist of the Year and elevated to Fellow of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. She is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at La Trobe Rural Health School, serves on the Murray PHN Clinical Advisory Council, sits on the Advisory Network for the National Rural Health Commissioner, and is a member of the Monash Rural Health School Community Advisory Council. Brooke has previously held board positions with Pharmacy Support Services (PSS) and the Pharmaceutical Society of Victoria (PSV). Known for her leadership in rural health advocacy, Brooke is passionate about embedding pharmacists within multidisciplinary teams to improve access and outcomes, particularly for rural communities. Brooke brings clinical expertise, governance experience, and a deep commitment to health equity to her role on the PSA National Board.

Andrew is a credentialed pharmacist, academic, and nationally recognised leader in aged care and dementia pharmacy practice. He is an Associate Professor in Pharmacy at Curtin University’s School of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences, where his work focuses on improving the safe and effective use of medicines for older people, particularly those living with dementia. His expertise spans polypharmacy, psychotropic medication use, deprescribing, and pharmacist led medication management services, addressing priorities of national and global importance in ageing and medicines safety. An award winning educator, Andrew is widely recognised for his innovative, practice ready approach to pharmacy education. He has led the development of high impact digital and simulation based learning resources, and his teaching excellence has been acknowledged through institutional teaching awards and Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. Andrew leads an active, collaborative research program in aged care pharmacy. His research has produced multiple publications, national clinical practice guidelines and invited presentations at major Australian and international conferences. His work has demonstrated real world impact, including evidence linking pharmacist led medication reviews with improved health outcomes for older people. Beyond academia, Andrew maintains strong engagement with the pharmacy profession. He is a Fellow of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and previously the Australian and New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy. Andrew regularly advises professional bodies, contributes to national guidelines, and serves on conference organising committees and academic boards. Andrew has been a regular presenter at ConPharm and CPC conferences since 2012 on various topics related to his research and practice.