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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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  • 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.
  • Kids Health Matters host Dani Shuey joins CACH Child Health Nurse Kim Shirras and PCH Sleep and Respiratory Consultant Dr Adelaide Withers to discuss sleep
    Kids Health Matters episode 3: A cheat sheet for Sleep 03 July 2024 The latest episode of Kids Health Matters explores the topic most likely to keep parents awake at night – sleep. Parents commonly ask what’s normal? Are there any golden rules? When is melatonin useful? In this discussion our sleep experts answer these questions and gently guide listeners through their advice on how to best support sleep for babies through to teens.
  • Dani Shuey, Dr Adelaide Withers and School Health Nurse Kellie sit down for this week's episode of Kids Health Matters to discuss the rise and risks of vaping
    Kids Health Matters Episode 2: Vaping 26 June 2024 In this episode of Kids Health Matters, we lift the lid on vaping to help parents feel confident in tackling one of the hottest health topics of our time. How addictive are vapes? What damage can vaping cause and should adults be concerned about the impact of vaping around children? Join our experts to find out more.
  • Dr Karena Tansey, CAMHS psychiatrist joins Kids Health Matters hosts Dani Shuey and Danielle Engelbrecht for episode 1
    Kids Health Matters episode 1: Delving into depression in young people 19 June 2024 Caring for a child with any illness can be daunting. When that illness is anxiety or depression, it can particularly intimidating. When do you intervene? How do you intervene and what can you do to ensure your child’s safety? For the answers to these and other difficult questions, join Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Psychiatrist Dr Karena Tansey for the first episode of Kids Health Matters.he shares special insights into the mental health of our children and young people.
  • Kids Health Matters
    New podcast series ‘Kids Health Matters’ set to put parents in the know 05 June 2024 Families can now access information and advice from some of Western Australia’s leading child health experts thanks to Kids Health Matters, an exciting new podcast series from the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS).
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