Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) National President Dr Fei Sim FPS has been appointed a member of the Women’s Health Advisory Council, representing Australian pharmacists as essential healthcare professionals.
The Council was established by Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Ged Kearney, who continues to showcase ongoing support for accessible women’s health.
The aim of the Council is to provide a mechanism for key women’s health organisations, as well as a range of professional, consumer and advocacy groups whose input will prove invaluable to monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the National Women’s Health Strategy 2020-2030.
‘Pharmacist voices key to women’s health’
Assistant Minister Kearney recognises that pharmacist voices were key to achieving a whole system focus on women’s health.
“The Albanese Government has a strong agenda when it comes to women’s health and I will be working with leaders in the field to look at differences between the sexes in the health system so that we can work to improve the health and well-being of Australian women,” she said in a letter to the PSA.
Joining the Council in Melbourne last week, Dr Sim reaffirmed PSA’s commitment to supporting timely and equitable access to care.
“I am incredibly proud to represent the voices of pharmacists on the Women’s Health Advisory Council,” Dr Sim said.
“Utilising the skills and expertise of pharmacists is vital to progressing the Council’s mission to improve research, service choice, access, empowerment, and safety for Australian women.
“There are significant challenges that the health sector needs to work together to solve so that we can ensure the best health outcomes for our patients.
“I am excited and grateful for pharmacists to be able to contribute to supporting the health and wellbeing of Australian women.”
