Mental Health SIG study grant open
The Mental Health SIG committee would like to invite applications for the Mental Health SIG study grant. As per the rules of the grant, we are currently only inviting applications from people wishing to apply for the Aston University PG Certificate in Mental Health Therapeutics.
More details here
Closing date for applications is Friday 6th September 2024.
CNO SIG Grant open
We are delighted to announce the CNO Nutrition and Compounding Education Grant for 2024.
The CNO Special Interest Group is dedicated to the continuing education of New Zealand pharmacy members who work in compounding, nutrition, and oncology. To help aid those working within the areas of compounding and nutrition the CNO SIG has created an education grant to allow members to access further educational opportunities in their field and share the information gained with colleagues.
The CNO SIG is pleased to commit a total of $2,000 for 2024, closing date 6 August 2024.
More details here
NZHPA Annual Conference 2024
Response to Pharmacy Council Consultation to increase APC fees Dec 2023
Please see below for the NZHPA Feedback provided to Pharmacy Council regarding their consultation on raising APC fees, along with the response received from the Council to our feedback.
First Trans-Tasman hospital pharmacy partnership between NZHPA and SHPA
Professional collaboration and the advancement of practice in Australian and New Zealand pharmacy is a step closer today after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) and the New Zealand Hospital Pharmacy Association (NZHPA).
Pictured: SHPA President Tom Simpson with NZHPA President Sian Dawson at signing of MoU in Auckland
Mr Simpson says the agreement signals a new era of closer cooperation between the two esteemed organisations.
‘Over a combined 150-year history, SHPA and NZHPA have passionately advocated for and supported pharmacists and technicians providing care for Australians and New Zealanders, forging a myriad of informal connections in the process.
‘As part of our Transformation 2024 agenda, we’re proud to put pen to paper today and take the partnership to the next level, which will include access to our upcoming professional recognition program and broader access to existing and new membership benefits for practitioners on both sides of the Tasman.’
Ms Dawson says the MoU will benefit NZHPA members in many ways.
‘We’re thrilled to forge closer ties with our Australian counterparts.
‘This is much more than a gesture of cooperation. This MoU will facilitate direct collaboration, networking and information-sharing between Australian and New Zealand pharmacists and technicians through expanded SHPA membership options next year.
‘A broader “knowledge pool” spanning our two countries has been sought for a long time and we look forward to working together to make it happen, supporting our practitioners and advancing patient care in both countries.’
SHPA and NZHPA Joint media releases
NZHPA Fellowship Nominations are open
NZHPA Fellowships are awarded to members, with at least 15 years’ experience, in recognition of distinguished service to the profession of hospital pharmacy or in clinical pharmacy practice.
If you would like to nominate someone, please complete the attached nomination form, and a one page summary letter of support that will be available to the membership if the nomination is successful. This should:
- Highlight their professional achievements, including their exceptional contribution to hospital pharmacy and/or clinical pharmacy practice.
- Highlight their impact at a local, regional, national and/or international level.
- Highlight the attributes that demonstrate they meet the criteria to be honoured as a Fellow of the NZHPA
Nominations should be sent to the NZHPA Secretary at nzhpa@nzhpa.org.nz by 5pm on Fri 29 Sept 2023.