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Pharmacists’ Support Service @auspharmsupport.bsky.social · 16h

This week, beware of these spooky habits that can haunt your mental health. It’s time to ‘ghost’ some harmful patterns & take time to prioritise self care to enhance your wellbeing ✨👻🎃

We are available for free and confidential support at 1300 244 910, 8am-11pm AEDT everyday 💙

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Pharmacists’ Support Service @auspharmsupport.bsky.social · 3d

Letting go of something when it no longer serves you paves the way for inner peace & mental clarity; releasing the mental load can lower stress and give your mind a chance to reset 💙

We are available for free and confidential support at 1300 244 910, 8am-11pm AEDT everyday 💙

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The AJP @ajpeditor.bsky.social · 17d

Don't leave all your CPD till next September! Start as you mean to go on with this article by PDL about professional boundaries. They protect both patient and pharmacist by allowing them to engage safely and effectively in a therapeutic relationship. ajp.com.au/cpd-activiti...

Professional, not personal: maintaining professional boundaries | AJP

Professional boundaries not only promote good care for patients, they protect both patient and pharmacist by allowing both parties to engage safely and effectively in a therapeutic relationship. By Am...

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Pharmacists’ Support Service @auspharmsupport.bsky.social · 10d

Happy #PharmacyTechniciansandAssistantsDay! Thank you to the staff who form such an important part of the #pharmily team. Your teamwork, knowledge & skills are so invaluable and we appreciate your essential contributions to the pharmacy profession & community! 💙🌟

#RxTechDay
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Pharmacists’ Support Service @auspharmsupport.bsky.social · 11d

Happy #Diwali from our team! 🪔 Wishing you a celebration filled with light, joy, and prosperity. May this Festival of Lights bring warmth and happiness to you and your loved ones in 2025! ✨

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Pharmacists’ Support Service @auspharmsupport.bsky.social · 12d

Peter and Hannah were looking forward to a great glass of bubbles! @pharmasocau.bsky.social #QLDATU25

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Pharmacists’ Support Service @auspharmsupport.bsky.social · 12d

Megan and Jaz are looking forward to travel — Taj Mahal & euro summer ☀️✈️💙 @pharmasocau.bsky.social #QLDATU25

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Pharmacists’ Support Service @auspharmsupport.bsky.social · 12d

Hannah and Emma are looking forward to celebrating the wonderful @pharmasocau.bsky.social QLD award recipients! #QLDATU25

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Pharmacists’ Support Service @auspharmsupport.bsky.social · 12d

Thank you to Brooke for sharing with us about what you are looking forward to, both personally and professionally — the festive season with her family and the 2026 @pharmasocau.bsky.social events calendar! 💙 #QLDATU25

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Pharmacists’ Support Service @auspharmsupport.bsky.social · 12d

Thank you to the @pharmasocau.bsky.social for having us at the #QLDATU25 this weekend! It was a great opportunity to share about the work of PSS 💙

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PDL @pharmdefenceltd.bsky.social · 21d

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we are proud to celebrate a champion of pharmacist wellbeing ✨ Congratulations to Maria Cooper, on being named the 2025 recipient of the John Coppock Pharmacist Wellbeing Award. It is our pleasure to support such a wonderful award!

Pharmacists’ Support Service @auspharmsupport.bsky.social · 22d

This World Mental Health Day, we are so pleased to announce that the 2025 winner of the John Coppock Pharmacist Wellbeing Award is Maria Cooper for her work on a peer support program for early career pharmacists!

Thank you @pharmdefenceltd.bsky.social for your generous sponsorship of this award! 🧡💙

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Pharmacists’ Support Service @auspharmsupport.bsky.social · 21d

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we encourage you to give yourself a quick 5-minute “mental health check in”.

PSS provides support & a listening ear to pharmacists, students, and interns all over Australia. Please remember PSS is always here for you: 1300 244 910, 8am-11pm AEDT 💙

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Pharmacists’ Support Service @auspharmsupport.bsky.social · 22d

Please join us in congratulating Maria on her wonderful achievement! 💙💙💙

Read more from @ajpeditor.bsky.social here: ajp.com.au/news/this-wa...

‘This warms people, and brings them together’ | AJP

South Australian Maria Cooper has been named the winner of a major award for her work supporting early career pharmacists The Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS) and Pharmaceutical Defence Limited (PDL...

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Pharmacists’ Support Service @auspharmsupport.bsky.social · 22d

Curtis noted the high calibre of nominations: “It is so pleasing to hear about the initiatives in every state and territory…from remote rural community pharmacies to major metropolitan hospital pharmacy depts to improve the wellbeing of pharmacists and pharmacy staff.”

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Pharmacists’ Support Service @auspharmsupport.bsky.social · 22d

Maria, a PhD candidate at @UniversitySA & a community pharmacist, developed a peer support network for early career community pharmacists, enabling ECPs from different workplaces to engage in regular, confidential group sessions beyond the boundaries of their daily practice.
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Pharmacists’ Support Service @auspharmsupport.bsky.social · 22d

PSS President Curtis Ruhnau noted that “At a time when some pharmacists are feeling lonely and isolated, Maria is seeking to provide connection and support to the future of our profession.”

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Pharmacists’ Support Service @auspharmsupport.bsky.social · 22d

This World Mental Health Day, we are so pleased to announce that the 2025 winner of the John Coppock Pharmacist Wellbeing Award is Maria Cooper for her work on a peer support program for early career pharmacists!

Thank you @pharmdefenceltd.bsky.social for your generous sponsorship of this award! 🧡💙

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Pharmacists’ Support Service @auspharmsupport.bsky.social · 22d

PSS Executive Officer @kdunkley.bsky.social enjoyed meeting with final year students at LaTrobe University in Bendigo to discuss managing stressful situations in pharmacy and having a sustainable career 💙 Thank you for having us @latrobeuni.bsky.social!

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PDL @pharmdefenceltd.bsky.social · 26d

It was a pleasure connecting with @kdunkley.bsky.social from @auspharmsupport.bsky.social last month at the @pharmasocau.bsky.social #WAATU25!

Pharmacists’ Support Service @auspharmsupport.bsky.social · Sep 22

PSS Executive Officer Kay had the pleasure of catching up with Tracy and Celia from @pharmdefenceltd.bsky.social this weekend at the @pharmasocau.bsky.social #WAATU25! 💙🧡

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Pharmacists’ Support Service @auspharmsupport.bsky.social · Sep 25

Happy World Pharmacists’ Day! Thank you to the wonderful pharmacists who work hard every day to support their local communities 💙 We also want to recognise & thank all PSS volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes: we couldn’t do this without you! 💙 #WorldPharmacistDay #WorldPharmacistsDay

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PDL @pharmdefenceltd.bsky.social · Sep 25

It is wonderful to see our Professional Officer Gary West and NSW/ACT LAC member Curtis Ruhnau featured in this @ajpeditor.bsky.social article in honour of #WorldPharmacistsDay! Read it here: bit.ly/3KiECWF

‘Pharmacists are amazing, skilled, capable professionals’ | AJP

Movers and shakers from across the pharmacy profession share their thoughts for World Pharmacists Day, speaking on expanded prescribing rights and more Happy World Pharmacists Day (25 September 2025) ...

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Pharmacists’ Support Service @auspharmsupport.bsky.social · Sep 25

Read the whole article here: supportforpharmacists.org.au/blog/celebra...

Happy World Pharmacists’ Day! 💙

Celebrating World Pharmacists Day

Happy World Pharmacists Day from the Pharmacists’ Support Service! Check out this article about the work and history of PSS and why you should consider reaching out to us for support. PSS is available...

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Pharmacists’ Support Service @auspharmsupport.bsky.social · Sep 25

PSS is available for free and confidential support at 1300 244 910, 8am-11pm AEDT everyday -- don't hesitate to reach out if you would like a listening ear from a fellow pharmacist who understands 💙

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Pharmacists’ Support Service @auspharmsupport.bsky.social · Sep 25

Happy #WorldPharmacistsDay from the Pharmacists' Support Service! Check out this article about the work and history of PSS and why you should consider reaching out to us for support 💙

Read the thread below for more:

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Pharmacists’ Support Service @auspharmsupport.bsky.social · Sep 23

PSS would like to wish a happy, healthy and sweet new year to those celebrating Rosh Hashanah. May the year ahead be filled with health, joy and abundance. Shana Tova! 🍎🍯🌿

#RoshHashanah #ShanaTova

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