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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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    Telethon Trust Research Fellows celebrate milestone anniversary 01 April 2026 The Channel 7 Telethon Trust marks a major milestone this week, celebrating 40 years of investing in child health research through its Telethon Trust Research Fellowships.
  • Early Moves study participant Paige with her mum Carys.
    Major milestone for WA-led child development study 05 March 2026 A special play-based assessment at Midland over the weekend has signalled a significant milestone for the Early Moves Project. It marked the completion of data collection for the major WA-led child development study, which conducted more than 1,850 such assessments.
  • Dr Gareth Baynam
    New papers challenge health systems to rethink rare diseases 28 February 2026 As the world marks Rare Disease Day, two influential new papers are prompting renewed calls for global action to improve the lives of more than 300 million people living with a rare disease.
  • Graphic with the text 'CAHS Excellence Awards - Nominations now open'
    Nominations open for the CAHS Annual Excellence Awards 16 February 2026 Families and consumers are invited to show their appreciation for the incredible service and commitment to care shown by Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) staff and volunteers. If you or your child have experienced exceptional care from staff or volunteers at Perth Children’s Hospital and Neonatology, Child and Adolescent Community Health or Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, we encourage you to nominate them for the upcoming CAHS Annual Excellence Awards. The CAHS Annual Excellence Awards celebrate the contribution of team members who go above and beyond; who make children and young people feel safe, heard, and respected; and whose focus is on delivering outstanding consumer care. Nominations are open and will close at 5pm, Thursday 27 March 2026. Families, patients, clients and consumers who have experienced care at CAHS are encouraged to nominate deservin...
  • Professor Asha Bowen OAM and Dr Kate Stannage
    Pair helping girls picture futures in science 11 February 2026 Across the Child and Adolescent Health Service, women in scientific roles are doing more than just improving the health and wellbeing of WA children and young people. As role models, mentors and leaders, they are also breaking down barriers and encouraging younger generations of women and girls to consider careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).
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