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The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) has welcomed and committed to supporting the delivery of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency’s (Ahpra) new five‑year strategy, describing it as a strong and timely framework to support public protection, cultural safety and a sustainable health workforce.
APC CEO Ms Bronwyn Clark says the strategy provides clear direction for the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme at a time of significant change across the Australian health system.
‘As the independent accrediting authority for pharmacy education, APC has a critical role in translating this strategy into practice through education standards, quality assurance and continuous improvement. We look forward to working closely with Ahpra and National Scheme partners to support the delivery of this ambitious agenda,’ Ms Clark said.
Sustainability of the workforce is a key part of the Strategy, which APC is strongly committed to delivering. Accreditation reform is part of this, and APC is already working closely with National Scheme partners on this. APC also welcomed the strategy’s strong focus on cultural safety and the elevation of community voices, reflecting APC’s commitment to embedding Indigenous leadership and cultural safety throughout pharmacy education.
'Cultural safety is not an add‑on, it must be integral to how future pharmacists are educated and assessed,' Ms Clark said.
Ms Clark said strong collaboration across the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme would be essential to the strategy’s success.
'APC looks forward to contributing to the delivery of this strategy in the interests of public safety and a trusted, sustainable pharmacy profession. We remain committed to working closely with Ahpra, the Pharmacy Board of Australia and education providers to ensure that accreditation supports a sustainable workforce and strengthens culturally safe practice,' Ms Clark concluded.
Read full strategy: Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - National Scheme Strategy