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Emergency Locum Service (ELS) Program

The ELS Program provides support to Pharmacy owners in rural and remote areas through direct access to pharmacist locums in emergency situations such as illness, bereavement, or family emergencies. The service aims to place a locum in any location in Australia within 24 hours, for a maximum of seven days.

Click here for full details of the ELS Program, including the program rules.
1.Have you accessed or participated in the ELS Program before?(Required.)
2.Are there any known barriers or challenges when it comes to accessing the ELS Program?
3.Are there any changes that could be made to the ELS Program to ensure that those most in need can access the program?
4.Are there any changes that could be made to the ELS Program to improve the quality of the program?
5.How do you define the geographic location where you work? (e.g., remote, rural, metropolitan) Find more information on each of the MMM categories here.
6.How many years of experience do you have as a pharmacist?