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Major milestone for WA-led child development study 05 March 2026 A special play-based assessment at Midland over the weekend has signalled a significant milestone for the Early Moves Project. It marked the completion of data collection for the major WA-led child development study, which conducted more than 1,850 such assessments. -
New papers challenge health systems to rethink rare diseases 28 February 2026 As the world marks Rare Disease Day, two influential new papers are prompting renewed calls for global action to improve the lives of more than 300 million people living with a rare disease. -
Nominations open for the CAHS Annual Excellence Awards 16 February 2026 Families and consumers are invited to show their appreciation for the incredible service and commitment to care shown by Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) staff and volunteers. If you or your child have experienced exceptional care from staff or volunteers at Perth Children’s Hospital and Neonatology, Child and Adolescent Community Health or Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, we encourage you to nominate them for the upcoming CAHS Annual Excellence Awards. The CAHS Annual Excellence Awards celebrate the contribution of team members who go above and beyond; who make children and young people feel safe, heard, and respected; and whose focus is on delivering outstanding consumer care. Nominations are open and will close at 5pm, Thursday 27 March 2026. Families, patients, clients and consumers who have experienced care at CAHS are encouraged to nominate deservin... -
Pair helping girls picture futures in science 11 February 2026 Across the Child and Adolescent Health Service, women in scientific roles are doing more than just improving the health and wellbeing of WA children and young people. As role models, mentors and leaders, they are also breaking down barriers and encouraging younger generations of women and girls to consider careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). -
Ground-breaking trial offers new hope for children with brain cancer 09 February 2026 Eleven-year-old Maria has become the first child in Australia to join an international clinical trial at Perth Children's Hospital (PCH) testing a targeted treatment for an aggressive form of brain cancer. After experiencing persistent headaches last year, Maria and her family were surprised to learn she had a high-grade glioma, a fast-growing and difficult-to-treat brain tumour.
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22/06/2021