A Period of Renewal for APC Council

The President of the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC), Professor Debra Rowett, PSM, is pleased to announce the upcoming appointment of four new directors to the APC Governing Council and reappointment of one sitting Director.

“A number of Councillors’ terms are soon to expire and therefore the Council will be undertaking a period of renewal. The appointments will continue to drive the future direction of the APC through the new Councillors who bring with them a continued focus and commitment to strengthen and advance the quality of pharmacy education in Australia and New Zealand,” Professor Rowett said.

The new directors appointed for two year terms are:

• Professor Rhonda Clifford, Head, School of Allied Health (Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences), University of Western Australia, WA, from October 2017
• Professor Nicholas Glasgow, Acting Head, Department of Health Services Research and Policy, Australian National University, ACT, from November 2017
• Ms Amanda Galbraith, Community Pharmacist, ACT, from November 2017
• Professor Sarah Roberts-Thomson, Associate Dean (Academic)/Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, University of Queensland, Queensland, from February 2018.

Also, Professor Iqbal Ramzan has been re-appointed to the Council for a further three year term.

“Each of these Directors brings with them a unique skills-set that complements the Council and ensures good governance and puts the APC in good stead as we pursue our goals to:

• build our reputation as the leader in pharmacy education standards
• use contemporary and integrative methodologies for accreditation and assessment standards
• broaden our business model
• maintain our leadership in this dynamic and ever-changing regulatory environment.

“The process for renewal will be rolled out over a six-month period starting with the appointment of Professor Clifford on 1 October 2017. I would also like to acknowledge Professor Peter Fricker, a medical practitioner, who completed his term in July 2017 having made a valuable contribution during his tenure on the Council.” 

Media contact

For further information, please contact:

Bronwyn Clark
Chief Executive Officer
Email: communications@pharmacycouncil.org.au
Ph: 02 6188 4288