Pharmacies called on to host a - Close the Gap Day - events

The Pharmacy Guild is encouraging community pharmacies to register for National Close the Gap Day.

More than 200,000 Australians are expected to show their support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equality by taking part in National Close the Gap Day.

On Thursday 19 March 2015, pharmacies can help raise awareness in support of health equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders by 2030 by hosting an event.

Events can range from workplace morning teas, sports days, school events and public events in hospitals, offices and community pharmacies around the country.

Visit the Oxfam Australia website to register your business to host an event. Oxfam will send your pharmacy resources and information.

If you would like some ideas on how your pharmacy can get involved in National Close the Gap Day 2015 please contact Helen Bowden at the Pharmacy Guild: helen.bowden@guild.org.au.

Source: www.guild.org.au/news-events/forefront/volume-5-number-2/close-the-gap-day, Tuesday 3 February 2015