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  • Rachel says "So that no person has to feel broken by the system designed to support them. So that being 'too much' is never a reason someone receives less care, and so that every young person, regardless of how 'complex' or intersectional their needs are, is met with compassion, curiosity, and the genuine belief that they matters".
    CAHS Ambassador supports a more inclusive future for young people 29 July 2026 Rachael Burns, one of the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) Community Ambassadors, is the advocate she wished existed when she was younger. Rachael grew up navigating mental health challenges, and subsequently, a world a that left her feeling broken. Many of her experiences of care deemed her 'complex' and 'unreachable'.
  • Aboriginal artwork on display at Midland Community Hub
    A welcoming symbol of culture, connection and healing 24 July 2026 Children, young people and families visiting Midland Community Hub are now welcomed by striking Aboriginal artwork that celebrates culture, connection and healing. Commissioned by Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS), the artwork has been installed on the building façade and within the Hub's Family Cultural Room, creating a vibrant and culturally significant landmark for the community.
  • CAHS Annual Excellence Awards banner
    CAHS Annual Excellence Awards 2026 finalists announced 16 July 2026 The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 CAHS Annual Excellence Awards, recognising the outstanding staff, volunteers and teams who provide exceptional care and service to improve the health and wellbeing of children, adolescents and families across Western Australia. Following the success of the inaugural awards program, this year's awards ...
  • The Perth Children's Choir performing a special performance for NAIDOC Week 2026
    CAHS celebrates 50 Years Deadly during NAIDOC Week 14 July 2026 Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) staff, children and families came together throughout NAIDOC Week to celebrate and recognise the rich cultures, histories and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This year’s theme, 50 Years Deadly, marked a significant milestone for NAIDOC Week, recognising five decades of celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voic...
  • Obang says "I want to be a bridge between my community and the Child and Adolescent Health Service, sharing essential health information and building awareness about the support and services available".
    Obang helps migrant and refugee families navigate health services 29 June 2026 Obang Girma Othow was born in Ethiopia, and came to Australia in October 2016 from a refugee camp in Kenya. On arrival, he was amazed by the quality of the services and healthcare available for his children and family. As a father of twins who were born preterm, he has firsthand experience of the health service as a parent. These experiences motivated Obang to become a Child and Adolescent Health ...

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  • Kids Health Matters host Dani Shuey sat down with Sleep and Respiratory Clinician Dr Adelaide Wither and Paediatric Emergency Specialist and General Paediatrician Dr Paul Sander to take the guesswork out of visiting Emergency Department
    Kids Health Matters episodes 9 and 10: Visiting the Emergency Department 31 July 2024 An unexpected health emergency for a baby, child or young person can be traumatic, especially if it involves a trip to the emergency department (ED). While we hope you will never have to visit the Perth Children’s Hospital ED, in the event you do, it can help to know what to expect when you arrive. In this special two-part episode of Kids Health Matters we join Paediatric Emergency Specialist and General Paediatrician Dr Paul Sander to take you behind the scenes at our busy ED.
  • Future Health Research and Innovation Fund is calling out for applications from health innovators
    CAHS is on the lookout for WA’s brightest innovators! 29 July 2024 Attention health and medical innovators. Would you like to make a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of Western Australians with up to $500k funding? The Future Health Research and Innovation Fund (FHRI) recently launched the exciting new Targeted Call - Health System Solutions Program aimed to spark the creation and implementation of fresh, innovative solutions to address health and medical challenges identified by WA Hospital Service Providers (HSPs).
  • Dani Shuey, Child and Adolescent Community Health nurse Brooke Cini and Danielle Engelbrecht discuss the importance of milestones and child health checks in this week's episode of Kids Health Matters
    Kids Health Matters Episode 8: Child Health Checks 24 July 2024 Parenting a child of any age can be overwhelming at the best of times. Knowing who to turn to for trusted and consistent advice and support is key to navigating the challenges. In this episode of Kids Health Matters our guest expert Brooke Cini discusses why ‘milestones matter’ and how invaluable child health nurses can be in supporting parents and carers.
  • Kids Health Matters co-host Danielle Engelbrecht with Medical Head Child Development Service Dr Brad Jongeling and broadcaster Dani Shuey
    Kids Health Matters episodes 6 and 7: Understanding ADHD 17 July 2024 Inattention, impulsivity and distractibility tend to dominate discussion around attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But children with ADHD can also be creative, delightful and innovative according to one of our State’s leading experts on this neurodevelopmental disorder. Medical Head of the Child Development Service at the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) and Consultant Paediatrician Dr Brad Jongeling unravels the complexities of ADHD in this special two-part episode of Kids Health Matters.
  • On this week's episodes of Kids Health Matters hosts Dani Shuey and Danielle Engelbrecht are joined by CAMHS Clinical Nurse Specialist Veronica Plej
    Kids Health Matters episodes 4 and 5: Managing a mental health crisis in young people 10 July 2024 In the latest episode of the Kids Health Matters podcast, Clinical Nurse Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Crisis Connect Veronica Plej shares expertise from her three-decade nursing career to help understand and support a young person in crisis.
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