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  • Pheobe Ho smiling holding her award
    CAHS psychologist named Western Australia’s Young Australian of the Year 03 November 2026 Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) Senior Clinical Psychologist Pheobe Ho has been named Western Australia’s Young Australian of the Year for 2027, recognising her leadership in eating disorder treatment, mental health advocacy, research and lived-experience engagement.
  • Anna Thetford, Valerie Buic and Gareth Baynam
    High distinction for CAHS Rare Care team at national awards 02 November 2026 A pioneering WA team dedicated to improving the lives of children with rare and undiagnosed diseases has received national recognition, with the Child and Adolescent Health Service Rare Care team named the 2026 Team of Distinction by Children’s Healthcare Australasia.
  • From left is Tilly, Thomas and Michael with parents, Ellen and Matthew.
    Occupational therapists helping children and families thrive 30 October 2026 From supporting premature babies in intensive care to helping young people navigate serious illness, occupational therapists across the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) are making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and families every day.
  • Members of the PCH Pharmacy team
    New online resource supports safer paediatric prescribing and medicines management 20 October 2026 Health professionals now have access to a comprehensive collection of paediatric medication monographs and clinical guidelines through a new online resource available on the Perth Children's Hospital (PCH) website. The free, searchable platform brings together evidence-based medication information and clinical guidance to support healthcare professionals caring for infants, children and young peop...
  • Pheobe Ho
    Pheobe Ho recognised as Australian of the Year finalist 16 October 2026 A Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) clinician who has dedicated her career to helping young people recover from eating disorders has been recognised as a finalist in the 2027 Australian of the Year Awards for Western Australia. Senior Clinical Psychologist Pheobe Ho has been named a finalist in the prestigious awards, which celebrate Australians making a significant impact in areas inc...

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  • 2023 Child Health Research Symposium CAHS award winners
    Our researchers shine at 2023 WA Child Health Research Symposium 15 November 2023 Researchers working across the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) got to showcase some of the exciting research that is taking place across the service during last week’s WA Child Health Research Symposium.
  • Allan Jones, PCH Senior Pharmacist and 2023 WA Health Excellence Award - 7News Health Heroes finalist
    CAHS Health Heroes set to shine at WA Health Excellence Awards 08 November 2023 The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is delighted to have 9 finalists selected in this year's WA Health Excellence Awards, including a clean sweep of nominees in this year’s new category – the 7News Health Hero – which called for patients, colleagues and the community to nominate their healthcare champions. 40 finalists have been announced across 10 categories. recognising their outstanding contribution and acknowledging the exceptional health care provided in WA.
  • Dr Adam Heathcote, CAHS Neonatology Senior Registrar
    Spotlight on Neonatology: Dr Adam Heathcote 03 November 2023 CAHS has the largest perinatal unit in the southern hemisphere and is currently recruiting for several neonatology medical roles. Dr Adam Heathcote tells us what aspects of our neonatal training inspired him to relocate to Perth with his family from the UK.
  • Dr Noula Gibson, Senior physiotherapist and research coordinator at Perth Children's Hospital
    Dr Noula Gibson named a finalist in 2023 Health and Medical Research Awards 27 October 2023 Dr Noula Gibson, senior physiotherapist and research coordinator in the Physiotherapy Department at Perth Children’s Hospital, has been named a finalist in Research Australia’s 2023 Health and Medical Research Awards.
  • CAMHS Crisis Connect team
    Enhanced model of care for CAMHS Crisis Connect 06 September 2023 The CAMHS Crisis Connect model of care has recently been enhanced, and now incorporates an intervention/follow-up clinic. This new clinic provides time-limited psychological therapy that aims to address the presenting mental health issue identified at referral and reduce the risk of escalation.
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