The PPA have recently published minor updates to the following program rules:

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacy Assistant Traineeship Scheme
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme
  • Dose Administration Aids
  • Emergency Locum Service
  • Home Medicines Review – Rural Loading
  • Indigenous Dose Administration Aids
  • Intern Incentive Allowance for Rural Pharmacies and Extension Program
  • Rural Continuing Professional Education Allowance
  • Rural Intern Training Allowance
  • Rural Pharmacy Scholarship Mentor Scheme
  • Rural Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme
  • Rural Pharmacy Student Placement Allowance Program
  • Staged Supply.

It should be noted that these updates do not affect existing program eligibility and simply streamline common terminology or provide further guidance/clarification on existing eligibility criteria such as the process of checking rural eligibility.