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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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  • Cara Crage, Senior Speech Pathologist, Complex Attention and Hyperactivity Disorders Service at CAMHS
    Meet our speech pathologists: Cara 19 August 2022 It's Speech Pathology Week 2022, and we're introducing speech pathologists from across CAHS. Meet Cara Crage, Senior Speech Pathologist at Complex Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Service in CAMHS.
  • Cheraine Connell, Senior Speech Pathologist in the Pathways program at CAMHS
    Meet our speech pathologists: Cheraine 19 August 2022 It's Speech Pathology Week 2022, and we're introducing speech pathologists from across CAHS. Meet Cheraine Connell, Senior Speech Pathologist in the Pathways program at CAMHS.
  • Jessica Zito, Senior Speech Pathologist at Bentley Child Development Service, Community Health
    Meet our speech pathologists: Jessica 19 August 2022 It's Speech Pathology Week 2022, and we're introducing speech pathologists from across CAHS. Meet Jessica Zito, Senior Speech Pathologist at Bentley Child Development Service.
  • Megan Jones, Senior Speech Pathologist, Perth Children's Hospital
    Meet our speech pathologists: Megan 19 August 2022 It's Speech Pathology Week 2022, and we're introducing speech pathologists from across CAHS. Meet Megan Jones, Senior Speech Pathologist at Perth Children's Hospital.
  • Dr Bradley McDonald reviewing an echocardiogram
    Research study uncovers evidence to help young patients with rheumatic heart disease 10 August 2022 A 17-year look-back at more than 500 echocardiograms of WA children and teenagers with rheumatic heart disease (RHD) has revealed important insights into which young patients with heart problems may remain stable without a cardiac procedure or surgery if they experience no further episode of rheumatic fever. The first of its kind study is expected to inform management protocols worldwide and also assist Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) doctors to get their patients back home quicker to be monitored by outreach clinics – including those from small remote isolated Aboriginal communities who had never left their region before. Conducted by PCH paediatrics registrar Dr Bradley MacDonald, with results published in the Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography, the research findings are important for WA as Australia has one of the highest reported rates of acute rheumati...
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