overseas-trained
Council offers skills assessment extension
Policy change to allow overseas pharmacists waiting to secure an internship or visa, to extend the validity period of their Skills Assessment Outcome Overseas pharmacists who have passed an Australian …
Overseas-trained pharmacists seek fairer pathway
Petition calls for the Australian Pharmacy Council to introduce a renewal process to extend the validity of KAPS/OPRA qualifications The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) is being urged to “reconsider the …
Is Australia over-promising and under-delivering for overseas pharmacists?
Limited intern opportunities are hampering overseas pharmacists’ from joining the pharmacy workforce, Guild leader says Record numbers of overseas-trained pharmacists are looking to bring their skills and experience to Australia, …
States have greater scope for pharmacist visas: Burke
Expansion of immigration caps for state and territory nominated skilled migration may provide opportunities for pharmacists, Minister says State and territory governments have room to offer more skilled visas for …
Overseas-trained registrants surge
Overseas-trained pharmacists accounted for more than half of all first-time registrations in 2023/24 Data from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) annual report for 2023/24 shows a significant increase …
Visa issues stalling overseas recruitment
Government urged to boost visa allocations to enable overseas-trained pharmacists to work in Australia Cuts to state skilled visa allocations for pharmacists combined with a lack of understanding of the …
Costs hinder recruitment of overseas pharmacists
Hundreds of overseas-trained pharmacists are ready to come to Australia, but sponsorship costs and internship requirements are limiting opportunities Pharmacy workforce shortages are being exacerbated by costs associated with recruiting …
Council committed to supporting overseas-trained pharmacists
Eligibility fees for overseas-trained pharmacists seeking to register in Australia are being split to ensure candidates only pay for services they need The Australia Pharmacy Council is changing its Eligibility …
Surge in overseas eligibility check applications
Applications for skills assessment eligibility checks from overseas-trained pharmacists more than doubled in 2022/23 Increasing numbers of overseas-trained pharmacists are looking into their ability to practice in Australia, the Australian …