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The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) is delighted to announce that Professor Lisa Nissen, Director and Taylor Family Chair, Centre for the Business and Economics of Health, The University of Queensland, will deliver the 2026 Emeritus Professor Lloyd Sansom AO Distinguished Lecture.
This prestigious annual lecture honours Emeritus Professor Lloyd Sansom AO, whose profound influence on pharmacy education and policy in Australia has spanned more than four decades.
The 2026 lecture will be held on Tuesday 24 November at the National Museum of Australia, Canberra.
Prof Nissen's lecture will address “Workforce reform and innovation is a team sport", which will delve into the importance of collaboration and trust amongst colleagues for workforce change.
'Professor Lisa Nissen is a highly regarded speaker, known for delivering with clarity, insight and impact. She has a remarkable ability to engage audiences from the outset and bring complex issues to life,' says APC CEO Bronwyn Clark.
'Workforce reform is one of the most pressing challenges facing healthcare today - it’s under increasing scrutiny, and meaningful change is essential. Lisa brings both authority and vision to this conversation. You don't want to miss this one,' Ms Clark concluded.
About Prof Lisa Nissen
Prof Lisa Nissen is a pharmacist by background, a nationally and internationally recognised leader in health workforce policy, workforce optimisation and scope of practice reform. Her work focuses on improving access to healthcare through workforce and service redesign, multidisciplinary care models and evidence-informed policy change. Prof Nissen is a Fellow of the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia, The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and the International Pharmacy Federation.
Dr Erica Sainsbury Awards
The evening will also include the presentation of the Dr Erica Sainsbury Award recipients, celebrating excellence in pharmacy education and leadership. Applications and nominations open 1 July and close 31 August 2026.
Registrations for the event will open 1 September 2026. Learn more about this event.