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Registrations are now open for the 8th annual Women's Pharmacy Conference Retreat! 💊✨

GuildSuper is proud to sponsor this exclusive event, which brings together passionate women pharmacists and pharmacy owners who are committed to shaping the future of the profession.

Designed to inspire and empower, the retreat offers a unique balance of learning, networking, and rejuvenation. Attendees will gain valuable insights from industry leaders through sessions focused on today’s most pressing pharmacy and business topics.

At GuildSuper we’re proud to support events that support women in pharmacy building successful careers, and strong financial futures alongside them.

Secure your spot! Register now at bit.ly/wpcr26.

It's a wrap on APP 2026!

Last week, over three days the GuildSuper team:
🤝 Connected with members, employer partners and industry stakeholders
🩺 Supported members with Super Health Checks
❓Answered plenty of super questions along the way
🏐 Helped support Netball Australia's bid to have netball included in the 2032 Olympics
🎤 Sponsored and hosted a Women in Pharmacy panel which attracted 100+ delegates and sparked a fantastic discussion about ownership, leadership and opportunity.

Join us today at APP2026 for Women in Pharmacy: The business, the barriers and the breakthroughs

Saturday 14 March at 2:35pm.

Meeting rooms 7 & 8 - APP 2026 - Gold Coast Convention Centre

Panelists:
Georgina Twomey - Managing Director, Alive Pharmacy Group
Elyse Burraston - Owner and Pharmacist in Charge, Cashmere Village Pharmacy
Natalie Sirianni - Pharmacy Business Broker, Attain Pty Ltd
Monique Mackrill - Stakeholder and Industry Affairs Manager, Pharmacy Guild Australia

Moderator: Belinda Sirio - Head of Partnerships, GuildSuper

Session overview:
Pharmacy ownership in Australia can be both rewarding and daunting, and women are increasingly stepping into leadership roles. In this candid conversation, hosted by GuildSuper, hear from women who’ve built, bought, and backed successful pharmacies. From financing and first steps to the surprises, struggles, and best moments of ownership, our panel brings together a multi-site owner, an independent owner, a buyers’ agent, and a Pharmacy Guild leader. They’ll share what they wish they’d known, how they overcame barriers and the breakthroughs that helped them build sustainable and rewarding pharmacy businesses.

We're on stands 311 and 312. Look for us in the centre of the netball court. See you there!

Headed to APP 2026? Be sure to join us on Saturday 14 March in meeting rooms 7 & 8 for Women in Pharmacy: The business, the barriers and the breakthroughs.

Moderated by our very own Head of Partnerships Belinda Sirio, this candid, experience-led panel discussion will explore what ownership really looks like today.

Our esteemed panel includes:
Georgina Twomey - Managing Director, Alive Pharmacy Group
Elyse Burraston - Owner and Pharmacist in Charge, Cashmere Village Pharmacy
Natalie Sirianni - Pharmacy Business Broker, Attain Pty Ltd
Monique Mackrill - Stakeholder and Industry Affairs Manager, Pharmacy Guild Australia

Whether you’re actively considering ownership or simply curious about what’s possible, this conversation is designed to be practical, honest and empowering.

Today, on International Women’s Day, we’re proud to recognise five exceptional women helping to shape the future of pharmacy.

As we prepare for APP 2026, we’ve had the privilege of collaborating with:

Georgina Twomey, Managing Director, Alive Pharmacy Group
Elyse Burraston, Owner and Pharmacist in Charge, Cashmere Village Pharmacy
Natalie Sirianni, Pharmacy Business Broker, Attain Pty Ltd
Monique Mackrill, Stakeholder and Industry Affairs Manager, Pharmacy Guild Australia

They’ll join Belinda Sirio, our very own GuildSuper Head of Partnerships, on stage for Women in Pharmacy: The Business, the Barriers and the Breakthroughs – a candid conversation about pharmacy ownership, leadership and building sustainable businesses in today’s environment.

Each of these five women brings a different perspective – from business growth and ownership to industry advocacy and commercial strategy. What’s been clear in every conversation is the depth of expertise, ambition and leadership across our sector.

This year’s International Women’s Day theme in Australia, Balance the Scales, is a powerful reminder that while progress has been made, there’s still more to do.

In superannuation, women retire with around 25% less super than men on average*. The scales are still tipped.

At GuildSuper, where most of our members are women working in pharmacy, balancing the scales is more than a theme – it’s part of our responsibility. It’s about supporting better financial outcomes, championing informed decisions, and helping women build the retirement they deserve.

We’re proud to support conversations that encourage more women to step forward, back themselves, and build successful businesses – and strong financial futures alongside them.

If you’re heading to APP on the Gold Coast, join us for our panel Women in Pharmacy: The Business, the Barriers and the Breakthroughs on Saturday 14 March at 2:35pm. We’d love to see you there.



*Women aged 60-64 have median super balances 25.7% lower than men. Source: ASFA, An update on superannuation balances, 2025.

Any advice by Guild Super Services Pty Ltd is general advice under AFSL 482684 without considering your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before investing, you should read the relevant PDS including any incorporated information and TMD issued by Equity Trustees Superannuation Limited, and the FSG available at guildsuper.com.au and consider if this product is right for you.

PSA: We're taking a break over the holiday period, and our contact centre will have reduced hours of operation.

24 December (Christmas Eve): 8:30am-3pm AEDT
25 December (Christmas Day): Closed
26 December (Boxing Day): Closed
31 December (New Year’s Eve): 8:30am-3pm AEDT
1 January (New Year’s Day): Closed

Outside these days, the contact centre will operate as usual (weekdays 8:30am-5pm AEDT). Happy holidays!

Did you know that every Guild Super member has access to expert medical and holistic health support from MetLife360 – at no extra cost?

From discreet mental health support* provided by peer-trusted psychologists and psychiatrists to second opinions from global specialists, you can connect with GPs and paediatricians to get answers to your health questions within one business day.

And to help members power through life, 360Health also offers personalised fitness plans from exercise physiologists, nutrition advice from dietitians, and menopause support from women’s health nurses.

Recognised as Money magazine’s Health & Wellness Cover of the Year 2025**, 360Health brings award-winning care to our members and their whole family*** – when it matters most.

https://www.guildsuper.com.au/why-choose-guildsuper/360health

*Mental Health Assist is only available in respect of persons 18 years old or above
**Money magazine’s Health and Wellness Cover of the Year 2025
***The term ‘family/families’ refers to your children, partner, parents, and parents-in-law

360Health | GuildSuper Health and wellbeing support - included for all GuildSuper members

You don’t have to navigate financial stress alone.

Our Coaching team can help you understand your options: guildsuper.com.au/coaching

GuildSuper is stoked to have been recognised with a 2026 Mozo Experts Choice Award for Exceptional MySuper.

Only the best few products in each category make the judges cut which is based on performance and value (not commercial arrangements).

That’s great news for our members and employers - stay confident that your super is being looked after with care.

Returns are not guaranteed and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Awards are only one factor to consider when investing.

Any advice by Guild Super Services Pty Ltd is general advice under AFSL 482684 without considering your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before investing, you should read the relevant PDS including any incorporated information and TMD issued by Equity Trustees Superannuation Limited, and the FSG available at guildsuper.com.au and consider if this product is right for you. Oct 2025.

We know our members - pharmacy, veterinary, and healthcare professionals - spend their days looking after others. 💊🐾🩺 It’s our job to help look after their future.

That’s why GuildSuper has signed on to , a campaign led by our parent company Future Group, calling on the Government to commit to at least a 75% emissions reduction by 2035.

GuildSuper knows how much our members care about healthy communities and a safe future. Climate change is one of the biggest risks to that future.

We’re proud to stand with businesses urging Government to aim higher, because a safer, more sustainable future benefits everyone.

👉 Add your voice: sign the open letter at

Business for 75 | Climate Action Coalition Australia Business for 75 is Australian businesses demanding a 75% emissions reduction by 2035. Join leading companies calling on Australia for stronger climate targets. Sign the open letter to government and make your business part of the solution.

The 2025 federal budget put the PBS front and centre, with the Treasurer lauding it as a “great Australian institution”.