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  • Full page cover image from the 2025-26 CAHS Annual Report, depicting a young girl playing with her dad
    CAHS 2025–26 Annual Report now available 18 September 2026 The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) 2025–26 Annual Report has been released, showcasing the achievements, innovation and dedication of our people over the past year.
  • An arial photograph of Sandcastles (Boodja Mia) Children’s Hospice
    Construction complete on WA’s first children’s hospice 14 September 2026 Construction of Sandcastles (Boodja Mia) Children's Hospice is now complete, marking a major milestone in the delivery of Western Australia's first purpose-built paediatric hospice which has now entered the commissioning phase in preparation to welcome its first families in October.
  • A group photo of our 2026 winners
    Winners shine at CAHS Annual Excellence Awards 04 September 2026 The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 CAHS Annual Excellence Awards. Selected from a field of 44 finalists, 16 outstanding winners were recognised at the Awards Ceremony held on Friday 4 September. Their achievements reflect the breadth of expertise, innovation and leadership across CAHS, and the significant contributions being made to improve ...
  • From left: Deb Portughes OAM (WIRF CEO), Diana Aguirre (from Dr Alexander Wilson’s research team), Associate Professor Jonathan Davis, Associate Professor Gayatri Jape and Professor Matt Kemp (WIRF Chief Scientist).
    Triple research success for CAHS newborn health studies 02 September 2026 Three Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) research projects aimed at improving outcomes for newborns have received funding through the Women and Infants Research Foundation's 2026 Research Acceleration Awards.
  • Elvie says "As a CAHS Community Ambassador, I have the opportunity to better understand the services available and to help other parents from culturally diverse backgrounds access support and reliable information".
    Elvie helps create more inclusive care for families 21 August 2026 When Elvie Yap became a mother, her world shifted in ways she never expected. Once firmly career-focused, she found herself immersed in 20 months of full-time parenting, a time she describes as both rewarding and deeply challenging. Transitioning from professional life to caring for 2 young children brought new responsibilities, endless household tasks and the emotional weight of maintaining her ...

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  • Dani Shuey, Child and Adolescent Community Health nurse Brooke Cini and Danielle Engelbrecht discuss the importance of milestones and child health checks in this week's episode of Kids Health Matters
    Kids Health Matters Episode 8: Child Health Checks 24 July 2024 Parenting a child of any age can be overwhelming at the best of times. Knowing who to turn to for trusted and consistent advice and support is key to navigating the challenges. In this episode of Kids Health Matters our guest expert Brooke Cini discusses why ‘milestones matter’ and how invaluable child health nurses can be in supporting parents and carers.
  • Kids Health Matters co-host Danielle Engelbrecht with Medical Head Child Development Service Dr Brad Jongeling and broadcaster Dani Shuey
    Kids Health Matters episodes 6 and 7: Understanding ADHD 17 July 2024 Inattention, impulsivity and distractibility tend to dominate discussion around attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But children with ADHD can also be creative, delightful and innovative according to one of our State’s leading experts on this neurodevelopmental disorder. Medical Head of the Child Development Service at the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) and Consultant Paediatrician Dr Brad Jongeling unravels the complexities of ADHD in this special two-part episode of Kids Health Matters.
  • On this week's episodes of Kids Health Matters hosts Dani Shuey and Danielle Engelbrecht are joined by CAMHS Clinical Nurse Specialist Veronica Plej
    Kids Health Matters episodes 4 and 5: Managing a mental health crisis in young people 10 July 2024 In the latest episode of the Kids Health Matters podcast, Clinical Nurse Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Crisis Connect Veronica Plej shares expertise from her three-decade nursing career to help understand and support a young person in crisis.
  • Kids Health Matters host Dani Shuey joins CACH Child Health Nurse Kim Shirras and PCH Sleep and Respiratory Consultant Dr Adelaide Withers to discuss sleep
    Kids Health Matters episode 3: A cheat sheet for Sleep 03 July 2024 The latest episode of Kids Health Matters explores the topic most likely to keep parents awake at night – sleep. Parents commonly ask what’s normal? Are there any golden rules? When is melatonin useful? In this discussion our sleep experts answer these questions and gently guide listeners through their advice on how to best support sleep for babies through to teens.
  • Dani Shuey, Dr Adelaide Withers and School Health Nurse Kellie sit down for this week's episode of Kids Health Matters to discuss the rise and risks of vaping
    Kids Health Matters Episode 2: Vaping 26 June 2024 In this episode of Kids Health Matters, we lift the lid on vaping to help parents feel confident in tackling one of the hottest health topics of our time. How addictive are vapes? What damage can vaping cause and should adults be concerned about the impact of vaping around children? Join our experts to find out more.
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