Meet our new CEO Ben Flynn

Meet our new CEO Ben Flynn

Community Care Chemist (CCC) is excited to announce the appointment of Ben Flynn as new Chief Executive Officer. Ben is a familiar face in the Geelong business community, having previously served as CEO of the Geelong Chamber of Commerce and as head of marketing at GenU. Appointed following “an extensive and comprehensive recruitment campaign”, Ben […]

Discover the wide range of services at Community Care Chemist

Did you know that pharmacies are evolving to offer more accessible healthcare? Community Care Chemist is at the forefront of this change, providing an extensive range of services to our local communities. We now offer treatments for a variety of conditions, including shingles, urinary tract infections, and flare-ups of mild plaque psoriasis. Our pharmacists are […]

Spring into action against hay fever!

Spring has arrived, bringing vibrant flowers and blossoming trees—but for many, this beautiful season also means the return of allergies. If you’re among the 20% of Australians suffering from hay fever, you don’t have to endure it alone! Symptoms like sneezing, a runny or itchy nose, watery eyes, coughing, and skin rashes are your body’s […]

Nominate your favourite charity

Each year Community Care Chemist donates funds raised through a variety of in pharmacy services including gift wrapping, donations, signing of statutory declarations, certifying documents amongst others. Your contributions help us raise funds that have a profound impact on a local charity and the communities they support. We want you to help us choose where […]

Roll up your sleeve – and stay well this winter

Pharmacist vaccinating a man

Winter is on the way, and that means it’s time to roll up your sleeve once again. In Australia, the flu season typically kicks off in June, reaching its peak around August. That’s why it’s recommended to get your flu shot from April onwards. Ensuring you’re up-to-date with both your flu and COVID vaccinations is […]

Boost your immunity before winter hits

After a late burst of summer, the cooler autumn nights have finally arrived. And that means winter is not far away – along with the dreaded winter lurgies! The good news is, a healthy immune system can help protect you from winter colds, influenza and COVID-19. Now is the time to boost your immunity before […]

Not all pharmacies are the same

Community has always been at the heart of our business, but over the past 125 years, Community Care Chemist has evolved to become so much more than just a pharmacy. We take pride in providing our local community with a wide range of health services. Our highly trained pharmacists are on-hand to not only fill […]

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024

Pharmacist Krishna providing advice to a customer.

On International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024, we recognise and celebrate the achievements of women in our organisation and their contribution to the health and wellbeing of our community, not just today, but every day. At Community Care Chemist, 90 per cent of our registered pharmacists are women, which is well above the national average of […]

Worried about shingles? Don’t risk it!

Anyone who’s suffered shingles will tell you it can be debilitating. Shingles (herpes zoster) is the reactivation of the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. About 1 in 3 people will develop shingles in their lifetime. The virus that causes shingles lies dormant in nearly all adults over 50 years of age […]