WA Branch

2025 WA Branch Committee

Chair: Richard Grainger
Vice-Chair: Harrison Do ANZCAP-Reg. (Generalist, Lead&Mgmt)
Secretary: Madeleine Hills
Treasurer: Nabeelah Mukadam FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, ObsGynae)
CE Coordinator/Comms: Alana Steegstra
CE Coordinator: Janesha Rangi
Technician Rep: Karen Donn
Membership: Rachel Thorson FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, Transplant)
Communications: Jessica Hosking FANZCAP (Informtcs)
ECP Representative: Lili Schmah

Board Director: Brenda Shum FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt)

Email: wa@adpha.au


WA Branch Community

The WA Branch is now on AdPha Communities!

Enjoy a closed online space for Branch business, planning and discussion, plus a cross-forum for Office Bearers to connect and share ideas with other state/territory Branches.

Stay updated on local networking and education, see stories and highlights from pharmacists in your region and keep connected with your local hospital pharmacy community. 

Join the Community 


WA Branch Socials

You can also join your local Branch community on LinkedIn


AdPha Branch Awards

Each year AdPha is inspired by the commitment and dedication of our Members and their contribution to pharmacy. The Branch Awards provides the opportunity to recognise the achievements of your fellow AdPha Members. All financial AdPha Members are eligible for Branch Awards, and we encourage you to begin the search and nominate your peers or colleagues!

Plus: Do you know someone worthy of recognition in another Branch? Members are able to nominate their peers from outside their own Branch. You can also nominate yourself for an Award!

2025 Branch Awards open Monday, 28 April and close Friday, 11 July 2025! 

Nominate now


Branch award recipients

Achievement Award

2024    Jeanie Misko
2023    Adam Hort
2022    Nabeelah Mukadam
2021    Brenda Shum
2020    Patrick Bettridge
2019    Peter Smart
2018    Matthew Rawlins
2017    Sue Bascombe
2016    Stephanie Teoh
2015    Kerry Fitzsimons
2014    Barry Jenkins
2013    Bruce Williamson
2012    Frank Sanfilipo
2011    Joel Heeg
2010    Julie Wilkes
2009    Jennifer Benzie
2008    Judith Kristensen
2007    Ron Chambers
2006    David McKnight
2005    Penny Tuffin
2004    Helen Lovitt
2003    Sean Turner

Jenny Benzie Early Career Pharmacist Award

2024    Kieran Broderick
2023    Ashleigh Lawrence
2022    Sarah Hitchen
2020    Claire Kendrick
2018    Xaysja Hill
2017    Monica Sajogo
2016    Stacey Groot Obbink
2015    Maryam Sherkat

Intern Award

2024    Istri Febyanti
2023    Lewis Johnson
2022    Kane Suchenia
2021    Malavika Shashikumar
2020    Olivia Gianoncelli
2019    Brianna Gismondi
2017    Carla Payne
2016    Kimberley Bennett
2015    Andrew Campbell
2014    Alex Dare
2013    Jessica Vernon
2012    Nabeelah Mukadam
2011    Michelle Luca
2010    Not awarded
2009    Jessica Tan

Technician Award

2024    Victoria Johnson
2022    Vanessa Ford

Hospital Innovation Team Award

2024   Renal Pharmacist Outreach team
2022   Outpatient Pharmacy, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
2020   WACHS TeleChemotherapy Cancer Team


Fact sheets and submissions


Resources

WA Pharmacy Intern Applicant Guide 2025