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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.

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 an...

Celebrating neurodiversity with Isla and Renai 18 March 2025 In honour of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Isla Howard and Renai Buchanan are sharing their personal journeys to inspire change and advocate for neurodivergent individuals. As members of the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) Disability Access and Inclusion Advisory Group (DAIAG), they’re working to ensure that those with disability, including neurodivergent individuals, are supported...

Marching forward together on International Women's Day 08 March 2025 On 8 March, International Women’s Day (IWD), is celebrated across the globe. It is a day to recognise the accomplishments of women, raise awareness about gender issues, and promote the ongoing work in ‘Marching Forward’ to bring about equity for all women. To mark the day, a group of 12 inspiring women from across all areas of the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) were invited to come...

Nominations open for the CAHS Annual Excellence Awards 07 March 2025 The Child and Adolescent Health Services (CAHS) is inviting families and consumers to nominate staff and volunteers who have provided exceptional care and service at Perth Children’s Hospital and Neonatology, Child and Adolescent Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. The CAHS Annual Excellence Awards celebrate individuals who go above and beyond in their roles, making ...