Dianne Matthews of Umina Beach has celebrated 30 years of working as a pharmacy assistant at Umina Chemist Outlet.
Matthews started working in 1994 when the chemist was owned by Bruce Bagley and Terry Learmonth.
The pharmacy then was a part of the Soul Pattinson franchise and vastly different to the service now available at Umina Chemist Outlet.
Current owners Michael and Gianna Cunico bought the business five years later and started operating as Umina Chemist Outlet.
“I have seen a lot of changes over the years; pharmacy has changed a lot since I started working over 50 years ago,” she said.
“Since becoming a Chemist Outlet we have grown from strength to strength.
“Ours is a very busy pharmacy and we all pride ourselves on our great customer service.
“We play a much bigger role now in helping people stay well.
“I love that I have been able to help people get well and stay well.
“My passion is vitamin care and first aid.
“I like to think I have made a difference in my customers’ lives.
“COVID-19 placed a huge amount of pressure on pharmacy staff, which was probably the most difficult time for us.
“But I’m really proud that I’ve been able to work at Chemist Outlet with Ginna and Michael for so long.
“It is a great achievement, and I would like to thank them for their support.”
Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid popped in to offer his congratulations.
“My thanks and appreciation go to Dianne Matthews for her amazing 30 years’ service to our community as a pharmacy assistant,” he said.
“Thirty years in any role is a tremendous achievement and I know that Dianne takes the time to ensure every customer receives the best care.
“I wish to thank all our hardworking and dedicated pharmacy staff, especially pharmacists and pharmacy assistants.”