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CAHS researchers take centre stage at WA Child Health Research Symposium 11 November 2024 Developments in research from across the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) took centre stage last week as part of the 2024 WA Child Health Research Symposium. Built around the theme, Empowering futures; advancing child health, the event showcased some of the exciting and diverse advances that are taking place across WA’s child health research sector that are improving outcomes for children and young people. Held over 4 days, the symposium had a focus on clinical trials and artificial intelligence and featured more than 170 oral and poster presentations (including 3 invited keynote speakers). It also incorporated workshops, panel discussions and a great debate. The debate proved to be a popular new addition to the program – attracting a good turnout and lots of laughs as opposing teams sparred over whether artificial intelligence was revolutionising child health o... -
Our staff helping to further medical research via newly formed committee 25 October 2024 Congratulations and thank you to Professor Asha Bowen, Professor Britta Regli-von Ungern-Sternberg, and Professor Fiona Wood, who are all looking to cement WA as a global leader in health and medical research. Professor Asha Bowen and Professor Britta Regli-von Ungern-Sternberg have recently been appointed as members of the Western Australian Government’s new expert committee, which will provide strategic advice on future pathways and priorities in the field of medical research. Additionally, the committee will be bolstered by the membership of Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund Advisory Council member, Professor Fiona Wood, who will aid collaboration between the fund and the committee. The appointment of these three extraordinary individuals means that Child and Adolescent Health will be at the forefront, enabling us to put children and young people’s hea... -
National Carers Week 2024 11 October 2024 National Carers Week 2024 (13-19 October) reminds us of the invaluable contributions of carers. At the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) we care about our incredible carers. This week, and every week, let’s come together to honour the remarkable work of carers, and ensure they receive the recognition and support they truly deserve. To recognise carers across WA – who are so often unsung heroes in healthcare – CAHS is hosting a stall in the Perth Children’s Hospital atrium, Wednesday 16 October, 9:30am – 12:30pm. Come along and show your support, share your story, meet with staff from Carers WA, and pick up some handy resources. For those who cannot attend in person, we have compiled some useful resources below. Resources for carers We have compiled a list of outstanding community resources to support carers. • Working with health servic... -
Young people making a difference 04 October 2024 Our Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) Youth Advisory Group (YAG) is on a mission to empower young patients, clients, and their families to have an active role in their healthcare journeys. And they are certainly hitting the mark – taking out the Y WA Collective Action Award category in this year’s WA Youth Awards. With a record 155 nominations across all categories, securing a win was an outstanding achievement. Through partnership and collaboration, the YAG help to provide young people a platform to voice their opinions, suggestions, and concerns in the establishment of policies, programs and services across CAHS, with a particular focus on both Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Child and Adolescent Community Health. Recently the group advocated for improvements to the food option for inpatients at PCH. To ensure healthy meals are readily available, ... -
Stan Perron Charitable Foundation’s commitment to helping kids with cancer 19 August 2024 On Saturday 17 August 2024, Minister for Health, the Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA, announced a donation by the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation of $135.5 million over the next decade to a multi-partner collaboration to support Western Australian children and young people with cancer. Across Australia, cancer is the leading cause of death by disease for children. The generous philanthropic donation, one of the largest in WA’s history, will not just change the lives of children currently living with cancer, but will also help to advance cancer research and treatment into the future building upon the significant work already being undertaken by Perth Children’s Hospital and Telethon Kids Institute. Valerie Jovanovic, Child and Adolescent Health Service Chief Executive said the funding will enable us to improve outcomes for children with cancer through research of more effe...
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22/06/2021