Sod turned on new PSA home

THE start of construction for a new, state-of-theart building to be a modern pharmacy hub was officially launched in Canberra yesterday by Federal Assistant Health Minister Dr David Gillespie for the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA).

Situated in Deakin close to Parliament House, Federal Government departments and other national medical organisations, new Pharmacy House will help empower the PSA “to pursue its vision of improving the health of Australians through excellence in pharmacist care”.

Pictured above are Gillespie together with PSA national vp Michelle Lynch and PSA ceo Dr Lance Emerson turning the first sod to mark the commencement of construction of the new building (artist’s rendition also pictured).

Lynch said the impressive building would honour PSA’s past and present achievements as well as embodying the exciting future for all pharmacists in Australia.

“Pharmacy House will be more than just a building; it’s part of a drive into the future for all pharmacists who are the most accessible healthcare professionals in Australia.

“Importantly, PSA will retain the name Pharmacy House and the location will be on the same site as the original Pharmacy House built in 1984, which was built thanks to the generosity of members,” Lynch added.

The new home will incorporate a members’ lounge and multifunctional boardroom, as well as a display of donated historical pharmacy artefacts.