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  • 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 people.
  • 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...
  • Christopher Brennan-Jones, Fenella Gill, Peter Richmond and Britta Von Ungern-Sternberg AM
    CAHS researchers awarded funding to advance child health in WA 14 October 2026 Four Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) researchers have secured funding through the 2025-26 WA Child Research Fund (WACRF), supporting projects aimed at improving health outcomes for children and young people across Western Australia.
  • Fatima says "I believe every family deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported when accessing healthcare. Real change happens when communities are part of the conversation".
    Fatima helping shape more inclusive child health services 25 September 2026 Fatima Faqiri is an experienced community advocate who worked alongside culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Western Australia for more than 16 years. As the founder of the Hazara Women Support Network and a long-term volunteer and leader across multiple community initiatives, Fatima’s work focuses on strengthening inclusion, amplifying community voices, and improving access to ...
  • 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.

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  • 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.
  • Dr Saumil Desai receiving the award for Best Oral Paper at the Neonatal Clinical Practice Improvement Conference.
    NETS WA clinician wins top honour for groundbreaking neonatal transport study 29 October 2025 Dr Saumil Desai has received national recognition for a groundbreaking study that improves emergency response times for critically ill newborns, positioning NETS WA as a leader in neonatal care.
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