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  • 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 outcomes for children, young people and families across Western Australia.
  • 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 ...
  • The specialist team of laboratory scientists contributing to the program expansion
    WA launches newborn screening for X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy 14 August 2026 Western Australia has taken a significant step forward in the early detection of rare diseases, with newborn screening for X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) officially commencing on 3 August 2026. Delivered through a collaboration between the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS), Office of Population Health Genomics (OPHG), and PathWest, the new screening program will enable babies bo...
  • An action shot taking of a talk taking place at the Community Forum
    Supporting Chinese-speaking families through community connection 06 August 2026 More than 50 members of Perth’s Chinese community, including parents, grandparents and other community members attended a recent parenting forum in Ardross to learn about child development, mental health and the support services available to families across Western Australia.

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  • Perth Children's Hospital Dietitian Kath Harrigan and Immunologist Dr Michael O'Sullivan are the expert guests on this week's episode of Kids Health Matters, discussing food allergies.
    Kids Health Matters Episode 11: Food Allergies 07 August 2024 With rising rates of allergies in Australian children, many parents are struggling to navigate the growing minefield of allergy information and advice that’s out there. If you’re confused about when to introduce your child to nuts, whether it’s wise to avoid certain foods altogether or the difference between a contact and allergic reaction, you’re not alone. Be sure to tune into the latest episode of Kids Health Matters as Perth Children’s Hospital Immunologist Dr Michael O’Sullivan and Senior Dietitian Kath Harrigan team up to tackle all things allergy related.
  • 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.
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