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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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  • CAHS Nurse of the Year Winner Natalie with Kym from the West Perth Rotary Club
    Winner announced at Rotary-CAHS Nurse of the Year awards 19 June 2026 The Rotary-Child and Adolescent Health Services (CAHS) Nurse of the Year awards celebrating excellence in nursing were held at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) on 18 June. The Nurse of the Year award recognises the outstanding performance of a nurse who demonstrates commitment to an excellent standard of practice and professionalism and provides high quality, safe, evidence based, child and family centred care. This year’s Nurse of the Year winner is Child and Adolescent Community Health (CACH) Clinical Nurse Specialist Natalie Miller. In their nomination Natalie’s colleagues said her compassionate approach, clinical expertise, and commitment to empowering families made her an invaluable asset to the community and a standout leader in her profession. They said her calm, confident presence supported a culture of collaboration, learning, and respect. The award is open...
  • Introducing CAHS Community Ambassadors "My Why?"
    Meet the voices shaping better care for families: introducing My Why? 16 June 2026 At the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS), this work is strengthened by our Community Ambassadors - a dedicated group who partner with us by sharing their lived experience, cultural knowledge and insights to help improve care for children, young people and families across our community.
  • A family holding up their artwork created during the workshop.
    Children and families help shape artworks for WA’s first children’s hospice 08 June 2026 Earlier this month, children, families and volunteers contributed to creative workshops, helping shape integrated glass artworks for Sandcastles (Boodja Mia), WA’s first purpose-built children’s hospice.
  • PCH volunteer Ann Taylor
    Long-serving volunteer helps families through some of their toughest moments 30 May 2026 For 38 years, volunteer Ann Taylor has supported children and families through some of the most challenging moments of their lives, providing reassurance, practical assistance and a compassionate presence at Perth Children's Hospital (PCH) and Princess Margaret Hospital. The 93-year-old volunteer spoke with the Post Newspaper sharing how she began volunteering at Princess Margaret Hospital in 1988 and continues to support families today through the Child and Adolescent Health Service Volunteer Service.
  • A group of adults and two young children in a medical clinic room. The adults stand and sit around the children, who are seated on chairs. Medical equipment, supplies, a computer desk, cabinets, and a window are visible in the background.
    Needle-free flu vaccine now available for WA kids 14 April 2026 Families across Western Australia can now access a needle-free influenza vaccination, with Australia’s most comprehensive FluMist program rolling out today. Eligible children aged 2 to 11 years can access the intranasal spray vaccine, offering a simple and painless alternative to the traditional injection.
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