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  • Members of the PCH Pharmacy team
    New online resource supports safer paediatric prescribing and medicines management 20 October 2026 Health professionals now have access to a comprehensive collection of paediatric medication monographs and clinical guidelines through a new online resource available on the Perth Children's Hospital (PCH) website. The free, searchable platform brings together evidence-based medication information and clinical guidance to support healthcare professionals caring for infants, children and young people.
  • Pheobe Ho
    Pheobe Ho recognised as Australian of the Year finalist 16 October 2026 A Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) clinician who has dedicated her career to helping young people recover from eating disorders has been recognised as a finalist in the 2027 Australian of the Year Awards for Western Australia. Senior Clinical Psychologist Pheobe Ho has been named a finalist in the prestigious awards, which celebrate Australians making a significant impact in areas inc...
  • Christopher Brennan-Jones, Fenella Gill, Peter Richmond and Britta Von Ungern-Sternberg AM
    CAHS researchers awarded funding to advance child health in WA 14 October 2026 Four Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) researchers have secured funding through the 2025-26 WA Child Research Fund (WACRF), supporting projects aimed at improving health outcomes for children and young people across Western Australia.
  • Fatima says "I believe every family deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported when accessing healthcare. Real change happens when communities are part of the conversation".
    Fatima helping shape more inclusive child health services 25 September 2026 Fatima Faqiri is an experienced community advocate who worked alongside culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Western Australia for more than 16 years. As the founder of the Hazara Women Support Network and a long-term volunteer and leader across multiple community initiatives, Fatima’s work focuses on strengthening inclusion, amplifying community voices, and improving access to ...
  • Full page cover image from the 2025-26 CAHS Annual Report, depicting a young girl playing with her dad
    CAHS 2025–26 Annual Report now available 18 September 2026 The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) 2025–26 Annual Report has been released, showcasing the achievements, innovation and dedication of our people over the past year.

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  • 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.
  • Mellow Parenting UK CEO Raquib Ibrahim pictured with CACH nurses.
    Australian-first parenting program comes to Perth 05 August 2026 An innovative nurse-led research project has brought an internationally recognised parenting program to Australia for the first time. Six Child and Adolescent Community Health (CACH) nurses recently completed specialist training in Growing Together, an attachment-focused parenting program designed to strengthen relationships between parents and their babies.
  • PCH patient Namirah takes part in colouring in activities for Children's Day
    Celebrating National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day 04 August 2026 Children, families, staff and volunteers came together on 4 August to celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day, recognising the strengths, voices, cultures and identities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
  • 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.
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