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Nominations open for the CAHS Annual Excellence Awards 16 February 2026 Families and consumers are invited to show their appreciation for the incredible service and commitment to care shown by Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) staff and volunteers. If you or your child have experienced exceptional care from staff or volunteers at Perth Children’s Hospital and Neonatology, Child and Adolescent Community Health or Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, we encourage you to nominate them for the upcoming CAHS Annual Excellence Awards. The CAHS Annual Excellence Awards celebrate the contribution of team members who go above and beyond; who make children and young people feel safe, heard, and respected; and whose focus is on delivering outstanding consumer care. Nominations are open and will close at 5pm, Thursday 27 March 2026. Families, patients, clients and consumers who have experienced care at CAHS are encouraged to nominate deservin...

Pair helping girls picture futures in science 11 February 2026 Across the Child and Adolescent Health Service, women in scientific roles are doing more than just improving the health and wellbeing of WA children and young people. As role models, mentors and leaders, they are also breaking down barriers and encouraging younger generations of women and girls to consider careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).

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.