About the event
The IPE Colloquium™ is delivered by the Australian Pharmacy Council, who are the independent accreditation body for pharmacy. Our work protects public health by setting and maintaining high standards of pharmacy education.
This one-day event aims to facilitate cross-disciplinary dialogue among health profession educators, policy makers, and students to discuss how we can shape the next generation of healthcare professionals through education and assessment.
We believe interprofessional education (IPE) is essential to the future of healthcare. It helps break down silos and encourages mutual respect and trust, which are vital in addressing the growing demands on healthcare systems. A key component of each event is how we can prepare students to learn from, with, and about other professions.
Whilst we are the accreditation authority for pharmacy, we attract speakers from across the professions and we invite colleagues from across the sector to join in to learn from each other.
We have a multi-format approach, and as an accreditation body, we ensure a specialised focus on academic research in health profession education and assessment. Attendees can be guaranteed a collaborative and engaging event which fosters deep discussion and connections throughout the day.
Topics focus on how we can prepare students for the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare. Previous topics include student preparedness, virtual reality and simulated environments, mental health, interprofessional collaboration, Indigenous health and cultural safety in education, and creating resilient professionals.
Our values
We are leaders in and strong advocates for Interprofessional Education. We believe that better health outcomes are achieved when we work and learn together.
Life-long learning
We endeavour to provide avenues that encourage intellectual curiosity, across the continuum of one’s professional journey.
Respect
We treat all people with courtesy and compassion and we encourage open and courageous conversations.
Collaboration
We value the benefits of synergy, sharing experiences, and building relationships.
Inclusion
We embrace similarities and differences between people from every walk of life. We endeavour to deliver a balanced and diverse program.
FIP Workforce Development Goals
As an associate member of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), we are committed to developing the pharmacy workforce to deliver best patient care.
Our Colloquium progresses the following FIP Workforce Development Goals:
WDG 1 – Academic Capacity
WDG 3 – Quality Assurance
WDG 7 – Service provision and workforce education and training
WDG 8 - Working with others
