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Locum Pharmacy Work: A Strategic Career Choice, Not Just a Stop-Gap
When Sarah - one of our standout pharmacists at Raven’s Recruitment - told me she’d swapped her permanent role in suburban Brisbane for locum work in remote Queensland pharmacies, I was intrigued....
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Why Community Pharmacists Are the New Frontline in Australia’s Mental Health Crisis
It started as a routine Monday morning at the dispensary. Between scripts and stock checks, a regular customer - quiet, anxious, hesitant - leaned in and said softly, “I’m not coping.” No appointme...
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Secrets to Thriving in Regional Pharmacy: Why More Pharmacists Are Heading Out of the City
On a crisp winter morning, Sarah, a seasoned pharmacist from Melbourne, found herself standing before a modest pharmacy nestled in the heart of rural Queensland. The town's main street was quiet,...
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More Than a Paycheque: Reimagining Recruitment & Retention in Rural Pharmacy
Based on Heidi Dariz’s presentation at the APP Conference 2025, Rural Pharmacy ForumIt started with a phone call late one Friday afternoon. A rural pharmacy owner in outback NSW, whose long-time ph...
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Exploring Opportunities at the APP 2025 Rural Pharmacy Forum: “Adapt, Embrace, Succeed”
In a bustling rural pharmacy nestled in the heart of Queensland, pharmacist Emma reflects on her journey through uncharted territories of expanded practice. Balancing patient care and team leadersh...
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Rural Health Month 2024: Shining a Spotlight on Rural Pharmacy in Australia
It was a crisp November morning when a small-town pharmacist, Sarah, opened the doors of her rural pharmacy, knowing her community depended on her for more than just prescriptions. From counsellin...
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