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  • Rachel says "So that no person has to feel broken by the system designed to support them. So that being 'too much' is never a reason someone receives less care, and so that every young person, regardless of how 'complex' or intersectional their needs are, is met with compassion, curiosity, and the genuine belief that they matters".
    CAHS Ambassador supports a more inclusive future for young people 29 July 2026 Rachael Burns, one of the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) Community Ambassadors, is the advocate she wished existed when she was younger. Rachael grew up navigating mental health challenges, and subsequently, a world a that left her feeling broken. Many of her experiences of care deemed her 'complex' and 'unreachable'.
  • Aboriginal artwork on display at Midland Community Hub
    A welcoming symbol of culture, connection and healing 24 July 2026 Children, young people and families visiting Midland Community Hub are now welcomed by striking Aboriginal artwork that celebrates culture, connection and healing. Commissioned by Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS), the artwork has been installed on the building façade and within the Hub's Family Cultural Room, creating a vibrant and culturally significant landmark for the community.
  • CAHS Annual Excellence Awards banner
    CAHS Annual Excellence Awards 2026 finalists announced 16 July 2026 The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 CAHS Annual Excellence Awards, recognising the outstanding staff, volunteers and teams who provide exceptional care and service to improve the health and wellbeing of children, adolescents and families across Western Australia. Following the success of the inaugural awards program, this year's awards ...
  • The Perth Children's Choir performing a special performance for NAIDOC Week 2026
    CAHS celebrates 50 Years Deadly during NAIDOC Week 14 July 2026 Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) staff, children and families came together throughout NAIDOC Week to celebrate and recognise the rich cultures, histories and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This year’s theme, 50 Years Deadly, marked a significant milestone for NAIDOC Week, recognising five decades of celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voic...
  • Obang says "I want to be a bridge between my community and the Child and Adolescent Health Service, sharing essential health information and building awareness about the support and services available".
    Obang helps migrant and refugee families navigate health services 29 June 2026 Obang Girma Othow was born in Ethiopia, and came to Australia in October 2016 from a refugee camp in Kenya. On arrival, he was amazed by the quality of the services and healthcare available for his children and family. As a father of twins who were born preterm, he has firsthand experience of the health service as a parent. These experiences motivated Obang to become a Child and Adolescent Health ...

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  • Dr Rosanna Capolingua AM, Board Chair – Child and Adolescent Health Service, Premier – Hon Roger Cook MLA, Minister for Health – Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA and Dr Ushma Wadia, Infectious Disease Consultant
    Protect your baby from RSV 02 April 2024 Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a highly contagious disease which is the most common cause of childhood illnesses, from mild colds to bronchitis and pneumonia. It is the leading cause of hospitalisation in babies under 1 year of age in Australia, every year. In an Australian first, you can now immunise your newborn/baby against the disease.
  • Mel Robinson wins prestigious Bullwinkel Scholarship 26 February 2024 The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has awarded its inaugural Bullwinkel Study Travel Scholarship to Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) Director of Aboriginal Health Melanie Robinson. Mel's scholarship acknowledges her exceptional contributions to healthcare, particularly in advocating for Aboriginal health.
  • Karen Nitsche, Child and Adolescent Community Health Senior Evaluation and Information Officer, Research and Evaluation team, standing in front of a window, flanked by pot plants
    Role helps Karen answer research calling 13 February 2024 Karen Nitsche has been fascinated by science ‘and the way things work’ ever since she was young girl. ‘The scientific method has always really appealed to me,’ she reveals.
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    Gisele hits jackpot with PREM bank role 12 February 2024 Gisele Yikilmaz couldn’t believe her luck when she spotted a job advertisement for a medical scientist to work in the PREM bank at King Edward Memorial Hospital. ‘I was ecstatic,’ she recalls. ‘It encompassed everything I had been looking for – science, healthcare and working with babies – it fulfilled all my desires.’
  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) inaugural research manager Dr Laura Dondzilo
    Love of problem-solving leads Laura to research role 12 February 2024 An inquiring mind and love of problem-solving drew Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) inaugural research manager Dr Laura Dondzilo to a career in science. ‘I’ve always had an inquisitive nature,’ Laura reveals. ‘And I love problem-solving; finding innovative solutions that can improve – and save – people’s lives.
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