Gerard Benedet joined The Pharmacy Guild of Australia as Queensland Branch Director in October 2019, before taking on the role of National Executive Director in November 2023. During his time as Queensland Branch Director, Gerard worked closely with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and the Queensland Labor Government to deliver nation-leading reforms to primary care including the North Queensland Scope of Practice Pilot, the Community Pharmacy UTI Health Service, and the Free Flu Vaccination Program. Gerard also led the Guild’s response to the COVID pandemic in Queensland, which was the first state to allow community pharmacists to administer vaccines. Prior to his roles at the Guild, Gerard was national Director of Advance Australia, Chief of Staff for the Leader of the Opposition in Queensland, Executive General Manager - Marketing, Government and Public Affairs for Careers Australia and Commercial Director – Government for News Corp Australia.
National Executive Director, The Pharmacy Guild of Australia
Gerard Benedet
COVID-19 SAFE GUIDELINES
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is committed to the health and safety of symposium delegates. In order to protect delegates from the spread of COVID-19 and to take into account Stage 3 Queensland Government restrictions, the following measures will be put in place:
1. Personal safety – each delegate will be provided with a pack containing hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and a mask. In addition to this, the venue will conduct regular cleaning of the venue spaces and equipment. Sanitation stations will also be available throughout the venue.
2. Physical distancing – session seating will be set up to follow the 4 square metres per person rule. Social functions will also comply with these rules.
3. Adherence to the COVID Safe Event Checklist – this is for events of up to 500 people and addresses the risks associated with the potential transmission of COVID-19.
Events Division – The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch
132 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000
Ph: 07 3831 3788
Fax: 07 3831 9246
Email: events@qldguild.org.au