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CAHS recognised at 2025 IPAA WA Achievement Awards for child-focused complaints handling excellence 22 December 2025 CAHS has been recognised at the 2025 IPAA WA Achievement Awards for excellence in child‑focused complaints handling. The award highlights a collaborative project that improved how children and young people provide feedback, strengthened complaint pathways, and made the process more accessible and supportive.

National recognition for Natalie Middleton and the PCH sepsis team 15 December 2025 Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) clinical nurse consultant Natalie Middleton is leading the nation in sepsis care for children and young people and her efforts have now been formally recognised by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC).

New social media age restrictions for under-16s start 10 December 17 November 2025 Australia is just one month away from introducing landmark social media age restrictions designed to protect children and young people under 16. This world-first legislation aims to safeguard cognitive development and mental health by reducing exposure to harmful content, addictive design features such as endless scrolling and online risks.

NETS WA clinician wins top honour for groundbreaking neonatal transport study 29 October 2025 Dr Saumil Desai has received national recognition for a groundbreaking study that improves emergency response times for critically ill newborns, positioning NETS WA as a leader in neonatal care.

Driving innovation in paediatric rehabilitation: Kids Rehab WA research report released 15 October 2025 Kids Rehab WA’s 2023–2025 Biennial Research Report highlights groundbreaking research, consumer-led collaboration, and clinical excellence improving outcomes for children with disability and complex health needs.