Divya Lal is a pharmacist, mentor, and business leader who proudly calls herself “not your typical pharmacist.” With a career spanning community pharmacy ownership, business development, and professional services leadership, Divya has built a reputation for blending clinical insight with entrepreneurial flair.

From her early days establishing pharmacies from the ground up to guiding the next generation through the Priceline Pharmacy Intern Program, Divya’s career reflects a deep curiosity and passion for growth—both personal and professional. After taking a detour into property development, she returned to pharmacy with renewed purpose, focusing on empowering teams, improving patient care, and redefining what success looks like in the profession.

Today, Divya plays a key role in advancing innovative health services across the Priceline network, including the rollout of the groundbreaking Menopause Program. Known for her warmth, candour, and business acumen, she continues to inspire pharmacists to think differently about leadership, resilience, and the future of the profession.

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Kate Gunthorpe is among the first pharmacists in Australia authorised to autonomously prescribe and practise at an expanded scope. A passionate community pharmacist, prescriber, and advocate, she brings extensive experience across clinical practice, pharmacy operations, and the wider pharmacy industry and is now Pharmacist Implementation & Change Specialist at TerryWhite Chemmart where she heads up the Full Scope and Prescribing initiative.

Recognised as a respected thought leader, Kate is highly sought after for her insights into community pharmacy practice - particularly in prescribing, scope of practice, and public health. As a confident communicator and change-maker, she thrives on tackling the challenges faced by patients, the healthcare system, and the profession itself.

Driven by a clear vision for the future of pharmacy, Kate is dedicated to improving health outcomes in communities across Australia and empowering fellow pharmacists to embrace their full scope of practice as the healthcare leaders of tomorrow.

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Adele Tahan is a pharmacist, business owner, and national leader in pharmacy advocacy. She is the proprietor of Adore Pharmacy in Rozelle, NSW, where she is widely recognised for her commitment to delivering high-quality, community-centred healthcare.

Adele graduated with a Bachelor of Pharmacy from the University of Sydney and has since built a career that bridges business, policy, and patient care. She has held influential roles as Vice President of the NSW Branch of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and as a National Councillor, representing pharmacists at both state and national levels.

Her expertise is further recognised through her appointment to the Central and Eastern Sydney PHN Alcohol and Other Drug Advisory Committee and her advisory role with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). A strong advocate for equitable access to medicines and the advancement of community pharmacy, Adele has been named among the most influential people in Australian pharmacy.

Passionate about the future of the profession, Adele continues to drive initiatives that support pharmacists, strengthen communities, and improve patient health outcomes.

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Amanda Fairjones is the NSW State Manager at the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA). In this role, she works closely with PSA members, driving policy and advocacy initiatives while championing the education and professional development of pharmacists across New South Wales.

With more than 20 years of experience spanning both hospital and community pharmacy, Amanda brings a wealth of expertise and a deep understanding of the profession. Her diverse background and strong commitment to advancing pharmacy practice position her as a respected leader dedicated to strengthening the profession and improving patient care.

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Jala Moushi is the Education Pharmacist at Chemist Warehouse and the National Intern Training Coordinator, where she leads the development, mentoring, and support of more than 700 pharmacy interns across Australia. With a career spanning community and hospital pharmacy, as well as academic research, Jala brings a well-rounded and progressive approach to pharmacy education.

Jala also serves as a Teaching Associate at Monash University, contributes regularly to the Australian Journal of Pharmacy, and shares accessible, evidence-based health advice as a wellness columnist for The House of Wellness. Her passion lies in empowering early-career pharmacists, building clinical confidence, and championing lifelong learning.

Jala believes in the evolving role of pharmacists - not only as medicines experts, but as leaders in healthcare. Alongside her educational work, she is actively exploring the future of pharmacy through innovation, with particular interest in precision medicine and personalised care. Balancing clinical expertise with creativity and curiosity, Jala is shaping the next generation of pharmacy professionals with vision and purpose.

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Ivan Grauer is a highly experienced and respected pharmacist who has been a cornerstone of the Australian pharmacy landscape for nearly five decades. Since qualifying in 1976, Ivan has owned and successfully operated seven pharmacies, earning a strong reputation for excellence in community pharmacy operations and patient care.

Over the course of his career, Ivan has held several influential leadership roles. He served on the Board of Directors of Chemmart Pharmacies and was a member of the Buying Advisory Board for AMCAL, where he played a key role in guiding strategic direction and industry innovation.

In the mid to late 1990s, Ivan became a familiar presence on Australian television through his regular health segments on the Channel 9 Morning Show, where he shared professional insights with a national audience.

Having recently sold his pharmacy businesses, Ivan continues to contribute to the profession as a consultant and occasional locum pharmacist. His passion for pharmacy remains strong, and he is currently in the process of writing a book on community retail pharmacy - offering practical advice and strategies for improving pharmacy businesses based on his decades of firsthand experience.

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Daniel Nasri is a consultant pharmacist, advisor and educator whose career reflects the power of reinvention. Daniel began his career in community pharmacy, where he spent over a decade supporting patients, fostering strong connections and managing busy pharmacy environments. While he found the work meaningful, Daniel eventually felt drawn to explore new ways of contributing to healthcare beyond the dispensary. 

Pursuing this shift, he became credentialed in Home Medicines Reviews (HMRs), sought out mentors, and embraced opportunities that aligned with his strengths, interests and values. Currently, Daniel's work spans general practice, HMRs, tertiary education and consulting for Primary Health Networks. 

He is particularly passionate about deprescribing, personalised medicine, social prescribing and mentoring pharmacists to craft careers that are fulfilling.

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Lusi Sheehan is a wound care consultant, credentialed Home Medicines Review pharmacist, and educator. She holds a postgraduate qualification in Wound Care Management from Monash University and established pharmacy-based wound care and compression clinics across Western Australia. Lusi is the founder of The Wound Educator, a national platform dedicated to advancing wound care awareness and providing education and support for pharmacists to establish wound care services Australia-wide.

She currently serves on the PSA WA Branch Committee and the Credentialing Committee for Wounds Australia. She received the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) Innovative Pharmacist Award Winner in 2017 for establishing a pharmacy-led Wound Care Clinic and the PSA Early Career Pharmacist Development Award in 2019 for development of Professional Services.

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Professor Lisa Nissen is Program Director and Taylor Family Chair of the Centre for Business and Economics of Health, University of Queensland. She has been a health practitioner, leader, educator, researcher, and implementation scientist in Australia for more than 25 years. 

Lisa's research has led to major health system change, including the introduction of immunisation services by pharmacists throughout Australia and implementation of prescribing competencies and frameworks for health professionals nationally. More recently she led a Queensland team who implemented pharmacists’ treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections. 

Her focus is on health service optimisation including scope of practice and Quality Use of Medicines. She is a Fellow of the both the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia and the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.

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Nick Pincombe is a community pharmacist based in Samford and a passionate advocate for the health and wellbeing of veterans and first responders. Drawing on his unique background as both an ex-infantry officer and pharmacist, Nick addresses the complex health challenges faced by Australia’s veteran community through education, advocacy, and clinical practice.

Over a 12-year military career, Nick served in various roles including regimental postings, soldier training, disaster relief operations in Brisbane and Townsville, as well as operational deployments in Afghanistan. As he transitioned from service, he began his pharmacy degree, determined to use his lived experience to improve health outcomes for others.

Nick is the founder of the Veterans' Medication Review Service, a pioneering initiative that offers veterans nationwide accessible, referral-free consultations to review medications, improve health literacy, and explore holistic treatment options - including pathways for service-related claims and alternate therapies. In 2024, he was recognised as one of five national finalists for the TerryWhite Pharmacist of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to community health and suicide prevention.

He has also presented at the 2023 RANZCP Conference on the veteran experience with both conventional and psychedelic therapies. Nick is currently working with the Pro Patria Centre in Wagga on veteran-focused projects, including a documentary on traumatic brain injury and the development of a veterans’ retreat for psychedelic-assisted therapy. He recently completed a Graduate Certificate in Advanced Practice and Prescribing for Pharmacists and has joined James Cook University as part of the teaching team for future pharmacist prescribers.

Nick’s mission is clear: to empower patients - especially veterans - with the knowledge and tools to take ownership of their health and lead better lives.

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