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CAHS celebrates excellence in child and adolescent health at inaugural awards ceremony 23 June 2025 The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) proudly hosted its inaugural Annual Excellence Awards on Friday, honouring the exceptional contributions of staff and volunteers who embody the organisation’s core values: compassion, collaboration, equity, respect, excellence, and accountability. -
Saluting our 2025 Telethon Trust Research Fellows 05 June 2025 For almost 40 years, Telethon Trust Research Fellowships have been a springboard for Western Australian clinicians in the early stages of their research careers. Many of these researchers have gone on to make significant contributions to child health research, advancing care for children and adolescents here and around the world. In 2025, advanced medical trainees Siu Min Tay, Simon Moore and Sarah Black join that long and celebrated list of research fellows, using their fellowships to improve the health and wellbeing of young Western Australians across three different fronts. -
Celebrating neurodiversity with Isla and Renai 18 March 2025 In honour of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Isla Howard and Renai Buchanan are sharing their personal journeys to inspire change and advocate for neurodivergent individuals. As members of the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) Disability Access and Inclusion Advisory Group (DAIAG), they’re working to ensure that those with disability, including neurodivergent individuals, are supported and heard. Isla Howard describes her journey with autism as one of self-discovery. Growing up, Isla excelled in many activities but often felt different. It wasn’t until a doctor suggested autism at age 15 that everything began to make sense. Diagnosed with Level 2 autism, Isla explains, “It was reassuring to know that I wasn’t going crazy for believing I was different from others.” While accepting her autism wasn’t easy, Isla has come to see it as an i... -
Marching forward together on International Women's Day 08 March 2025 On 8 March, International Women’s Day (IWD), is celebrated across the globe. It is a day to recognise the accomplishments of women, raise awareness about gender issues, and promote the ongoing work in ‘Marching Forward’ to bring about equity for all women. To mark the day, a group of 12 inspiring women from across all areas of the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) were invited to come together and share what International Women’s Day means to them and how, as an organisation, we continue to support and nurture women working in the healthcare sector. At CAHS, we proudly strive to inspire girls and young women every day, not just on IWD. Our dedicated staff play a vital role in shaping the aspirations and confidence of our young female patients, clients and consumers showcasing that as women, they can work across as range of areas in the healthcare sec... -
Nominations open for the CAHS Annual Excellence Awards 07 March 2025 The Child and Adolescent Health Services (CAHS) is inviting families and consumers to nominate staff and volunteers who have provided exceptional care and service at Perth Children’s Hospital and Neonatology, Child and Adolescent Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. The CAHS Annual Excellence Awards celebrate individuals who go above and beyond in their roles, making children and families feel heard, valued, and safe. These awards shine a spotlight on those who deliver exceptional service, co-design care with families, and improve the overall consumer experience. Award winners will be chosen based on their alignment with CAHS values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence, and Accountability. Nominations are now open and will close at 5pm on Monday, 31 March 2025. Families, patients, and consumers who have experienced care at CAHS are...
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22/06/2021