One VIP breakfast experience with the 2022 Pharmacy Assistant of the Year, Terri Bakker (pictured), is up for grabs at the Pharmacy Assistant National Conference in Sydney from 31 Aug to 02 Sep. Reflecting on this year’s theme, ‘Embrace, Envision, Evolve’, the competition and the opportunity to hear and learn from Bakker on her work with her patients and community is “a unique experience for aspiring pharmacy assistants”. National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia Trent Twomey is urging pharmacy assistants to be in the running to attend this year’s conference and win the VIP breakfast experience. “Now, more than ever, pharmacies need staff to look to the future and provide suggestions for improvement and change. “Entering the competition and gaining exclusive access to an award-winning pharmacy assistant will only further develop the skills of our much-needed pharmacy assistants,” said Twomey. Designed to provide quality education, training and personal development for all pharmacy assistants, the conference will equip pharmacy staff with updated information on current industry trends and product knowledge, and offer opportunities for career advancement. Also featured during the conference will be the state winners of the 2023 Pharmacy Guild of Australia/Maxigesic Pharmacy Assistant of the Year, who will share their stories during a panel session on Fri 01 Sep before the national winner is announced that night at the Cocktail Party. Bakker encourages pharmacy assistants to enter the competition and join her and hundreds of colleagues at the conference. “I’ve had a fantastic experience learning from suppliers and attending information sessions, plus the opportunities to network with colleagues at the conference are so valuable,” shared Bakker. To enter the competition, pharmacy assistants need to express in 50 words or less why they want to attend the conference and win the VIP breakfast experience with Terri, HERE. For the first time, the Pharmacy Assistant National Conference will be held in conjunction with Pharmacy Connect, an annual Pharmacy Guild event for pharmacists and pharmacy owners. The two events will share a 55-plus stand trade exhibition and social functions including the Welcome Reception and Cocktail Party – see more HERE.