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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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  • Maria and family at PCH with Paediatric Oncologist Dr Santosh Valvi
    Ground-breaking trial offers new hope for children with brain cancer 09 February 2026 Eleven-year-old Maria has become the first child in Australia to join an international clinical trial at Perth Children's Hospital (PCH) testing a targeted treatment for an aggressive form of brain cancer. After experiencing persistent headaches last year, Maria and her family were surprised to learn she had a high-grade glioma, a fast-growing and difficult-to-treat brain tumour.
  • Members of the CAHS Complaints Management Improvement Project team with Jacqueline McGowan-Jones, Commissioner for Children and Young People WA.
    CAHS recognised at 2025 IPAA WA Achievement Awards for child-focused complaints handling excellence 22 December 2025 CAHS has been recognised at the 2025 IPAA WA Achievement Awards for excellence in child‑focused complaints handling. The award highlights a collaborative project that improved how children and young people provide feedback, strengthened complaint pathways, and made the process more accessible and supportive.
  • Perth Children’s Hospital clinical nurse consultant Natalie Middleton
    National recognition for Natalie Middleton and the PCH sepsis team 15 December 2025 Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) clinical nurse consultant Natalie Middleton is leading the nation in sepsis care for children and young people and her efforts have now been formally recognised by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC).
  • Baby Iris - one of the first neonatal babies to have her skin examined with the DeepLive Optical Coherence Tomography scanner.
    World-first skin imaging study aims to improve care for premature babies 18 November 2025 A world-first study based at King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH) is using advanced imaging technology to better understand the fragile skin of preterm babies and help prevent skin injuries that can lead to serious infections. The DeepLive Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) scanner is being used in neonatal care for the first time anywhere in the world, allowing clinicians and researchers to view detailed, three-dimensional images of newborn skin without the need for invasive procedures. Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) Consultant Neonatologist Dr Tobias Strunk is leading the study, which aims to improve outcomes for some of the hospital’s smallest and most vulnerable patients. "Skincare really has emerged as one of the challenges looking after our tiniest babies, because the skin is so immature and really not made to come in contact with the outside world just yet,...
  • A close up of two pairs of hands. Each person is holding a smart phone and tapping the screens
    New social media age restrictions for under-16s start 10 December 17 November 2025 Australia is just one month away from introducing landmark social media age restrictions designed to protect children and young people under 16. This world-first legislation aims to safeguard cognitive development and mental health by reducing exposure to harmful content, addictive design features such as endless scrolling and online risks.
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