Sara Murdock
Anthony CIANFLONE (Pascoe Vale) (09:53): I would like to extend my community’s heartfelt congratulations to local pharmacist Sara Murdock, who was recently named the Victorian pharmacist of the year for 2025. From very humble, war-torn beginnings to starting a new life in Australia and finding meaning in her healthcare work as a young mum, Sara’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable. Serving and keeping our community healthy from Pharmacy 777 on 108 Kent Road in Pascoe Vale, Sara has transformed the pharmacy into a vibrant, patient-first health hub. Since engaging with the Victorian Labor government’s pharmacy program, Sara and her team have delivered well over 1000 vaccinations whilst forging strong partnerships with local GPs, aged care facilities, neighbourhood centres, schools, charitable organisations and the wider local community, including through last year’s successful Pascoe Vale North Cole Reserve community health expo. Commendations to Sara. The award is a true testament to her dedication, work and selflessness in providing diligent, conscientious and compassionate care to many on a daily basis. I look forward to welcoming the Minister for Health, who is at the table, on a visit there very soon in due course.