Chris Owen is a third-generation regional community pharmacist who has a keen interest in rural health and pharmacy education. Chris has practical experience and degree qualifications in rural pharmacy as well as offering specialist services in Sexual Health, particularly HIV prevention and treatment. Chris is the Queensland Branch President and National Vice-President Finance of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia. He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and former President of Australasian College of Pharmacy.
National Vice-President Finance, The Pharmacy Guild of Australia
Chris Owen
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