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  • Pheobe Ho smiling holding her award
    CAHS psychologist named Western Australia’s Young Australian of the Year 03 November 2026 Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) Senior Clinical Psychologist Pheobe Ho has been named Western Australia’s Young Australian of the Year for 2027, recognising her leadership in eating disorder treatment, mental health advocacy, research and lived-experience engagement.
  • Anna Thetford, Valerie Buic and Gareth Baynam
    High distinction for CAHS Rare Care team at national awards 02 November 2026 A pioneering WA team dedicated to improving the lives of children with rare and undiagnosed diseases has received national recognition, with the Child and Adolescent Health Service Rare Care team named the 2026 Team of Distinction by Children’s Healthcare Australasia.
  • From left is Tilly, Thomas and Michael with parents, Ellen and Matthew.
    Occupational therapists helping children and families thrive 30 October 2026 From supporting premature babies in intensive care to helping young people navigate serious illness, occupational therapists across the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) are making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and families every day.
  • Members of the PCH Pharmacy team
    New online resource supports safer paediatric prescribing and medicines management 20 October 2026 Health professionals now have access to a comprehensive collection of paediatric medication monographs and clinical guidelines through a new online resource available on the Perth Children's Hospital (PCH) website. The free, searchable platform brings together evidence-based medication information and clinical guidance to support healthcare professionals caring for infants, children and young peop...
  • Pheobe Ho
    Pheobe Ho recognised as Australian of the Year finalist 16 October 2026 A Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) clinician who has dedicated her career to helping young people recover from eating disorders has been recognised as a finalist in the 2027 Australian of the Year Awards for Western Australia. Senior Clinical Psychologist Pheobe Ho has been named a finalist in the prestigious awards, which celebrate Australians making a significant impact in areas inc...

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  • 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.
  • A group of tenadults posing for a formal group photo indoors. Five people are seated on a couch in the front row and five are standing behind them, all smiling toward the camera. They are dressed in business‑casual clothing, with a wood‑paneled wall in the background.
    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.
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