Matthew is the current Branch President of the South Australian Branch of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia after serving as a Committee Member since 2020. Matt is a member of the National Executive and also a committee member on Workplace Relations and Member Engagement.
Matt qualified as a pharmacist in 2016 and is a partner in a group of Community Pharmacies in Southern Adelaide. Matt is also a current member of the TerryWhite Chemmart advisory committee. He is passionate about Community Pharmacy ownership and advocating for the pharmacy profession more broadly. In 2017 Matt complemented his professional pharmacy qualifications by completing a Masters of Business Administration. More recently in 2025 he has successfully completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors program. Matt has been a member of the Implementation Advisory Group for expanded scope of practice in SA.
SA Branch President, The Pharmacy Guild of Australia
Matthew Gillespie
COVID-19 SAFE GUIDELINES
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is committed to the health and safety of symposium delegates. In order to protect delegates from the spread of COVID-19 and to take into account Stage 3 Queensland Government restrictions, the following measures will be put in place:
1. Personal safety – each delegate will be provided with a pack containing hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and a mask. In addition to this, the venue will conduct regular cleaning of the venue spaces and equipment. Sanitation stations will also be available throughout the venue.
2. Physical distancing – session seating will be set up to follow the 4 square metres per person rule. Social functions will also comply with these rules.
3. Adherence to the COVID Safe Event Checklist – this is for events of up to 500 people and addresses the risks associated with the potential transmission of COVID-19.
Events Division – The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch
132 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000
Ph: 07 3831 3788
Fax: 07 3831 9246
Email: events@qldguild.org.au