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  • 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).
  • 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.
  • Professor Jane Valentine, front row second from right, with fellow members of the Kids Rehab WA Research team.
    Driving innovation in paediatric rehabilitation: Kids Rehab WA research report released 15 October 2025 Kids Rehab WA’s 2023–2025 Biennial Research Report highlights groundbreaking research, consumer-led collaboration, and clinical excellence improving outcomes for children with disability and complex health needs.
  • Telethon Trust Research Fellows Dr Joo Anne Chiam, Dr Catherine Honey and Dr Abigail Hudson
    Newest Telethon Research Fellows on track to transform care 14 October 2025 An advanced medical trainee seeking insights into bronchiolitis in babies is among 3 Perth Children's Hospital doctors awarded Telethon Trust Research Fellowships in the latest round of the program. Dr Honey’s, along with fellow Telethon Trust Research Fellows, Dr Joo Anne Chiam and Dr Abigail Hudson are hoping to advance care for children and families.

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  • CAHS A/CE Michael Hutchings, Professor Chris Blyth, Director General Dr Shirley Bowen with Elsie and her mum.
    Needle-free flu vaccine for WA children ahead of 2026 season 06 October 2025 Western Australian children aged 2 to under 12 will soon have access to FluMist, a needle-free nasal spray flu vaccine. Backed by a $7.24 million WA Government investment, the initiative aims to boost vaccination rates, reduce flu-related hospitalisations, and ease pressure on the health system ahead of the 2026 flu season.
  • Two Child and Adolescent Health Service Community Ambassadors smiling with their arms around each other.
    Launch of the CAHS Community Ambassador Program 24 September 2025 The Community Ambassador Program connects the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) with trusted community leaders to improve access to child health services and foster inclusive, culturally safe care across Western Australia.
  • The Inforeels video series was developed by an advisory group of young people aged 14–20, including those who have previously accessed CAMHS.
    Young people light the way for their peers at CAMHS 26 August 2025 A youth-led video series is helping newly referred young people feel more informed and supported as they begin their journey with community CAMHS. Developed by young people with lived experience, the Inforeels offer insight into treatment and recovery in a relatable, accessible format.
  • Annual Excellence Award winners
    CAHS celebrates excellence in child and adolescent health at inaugural awards ceremony 23 June 2025 The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) proudly hosted its inaugural Annual Excellence Awards on Friday, honouring the exceptional contributions of staff and volunteers who embody the organisation’s core values: compassion, collaboration, equity, respect, excellence, and accountability.
  • 2025 Telethon Trust Fellows from left Siu Min Tay, Simon Moore and Sarah Black
    Saluting our 2025 Telethon Trust Research Fellows 05 June 2025 For almost 40 years, Telethon Trust Research Fellowships have been a springboard for Western Australian clinicians in the early stages of their research careers. Many of these researchers have gone on to make significant contributions to child health research, advancing care for children and adolescents here and around the world. In 2025, advanced medical trainees Siu Min Tay, Simon Moore and Sarah Black join that long and celebrated list of research fellows, using their fellowships to improve the health and wellbeing of young Western Australians across three different fronts.
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