Stephen Thirgood is the CEO and Chief Strategist for Curious Minds Media. Stephen has a long history working with PGA Federal and State teams to further the advocacy agenda for Community Pharmacy across the country.

Stephen was an integral part of the campaign team that led the call to reduce the PBS across two federal campaigns, crafted the very first Full Scope trial campaign in Spring Hill, Brisbane, QLD and has advocated for the interests of the local community pharmacists through a wide variety of communication techniques over the years. During COVID Stephen was part of the team that connected with over 1 million Australians to register online for a vaccination via a community pharmacist.

Stephen leads a veteran team of campaigners that is currently campaigning across nationally significant issues in Health, Mining, Energy, Housing, Taxation and Gambling reform. He is trusted by Australia’s leading advocacy organisations to further their political and advocacy agendas and has an intricate understanding on how to lead the community through complex environments in order to secure and project their support.