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  • A close up of two pairs of hands. Each person is holding a smart phone and tapping the screens
    New social media age restrictions for under-16s start 10 December 17 November 2025 Australia is just one month away from introducing landmark social media age restrictions designed to protect children and young people under 16. This world-first legislation aims to safeguard cognitive development and mental health by reducing exposure to harmful content, addictive design features such as endless scrolling and online risks.
  • Dr Saumil Desai receiving the award for Best Oral Paper at the Neonatal Clinical Practice Improvement Conference.
    NETS WA clinician wins top honour for groundbreaking neonatal transport study 29 October 2025 Dr Saumil Desai has received national recognition for a groundbreaking study that improves emergency response times for critically ill newborns, positioning NETS WA as a leader in neonatal care.
  • Professor Jane Valentine, front row second from right, with fellow members of the Kids Rehab WA Research team.
    Driving innovation in paediatric rehabilitation: Kids Rehab WA research report released 15 October 2025 Kids Rehab WA’s 2023–2025 Biennial Research Report highlights groundbreaking research, consumer-led collaboration, and clinical excellence improving outcomes for children with disability and complex health needs.
  • Telethon Trust Research Fellows Dr Joo Anne Chiam, Dr Catherine Honey and Dr Abigail Hudson
    Newest Telethon Research Fellows on track to transform care 14 October 2025 An advanced medical trainee seeking insights into bronchiolitis in babies is among 3 Perth Children's Hospital doctors awarded Telethon Trust Research Fellowships in the latest round of the program. Dr Honey’s, along with fellow Telethon Trust Research Fellows, Dr Joo Anne Chiam and Dr Abigail Hudson are hoping to advance care for children and families.
  • CAHS A/CE Michael Hutchings, Professor Chris Blyth, Director General Dr Shirley Bowen with Elsie and her mum.
    Needle-free flu vaccine for WA children ahead of 2026 season 06 October 2025 Western Australian children aged 2 to under 12 will soon have access to FluMist, a needle-free nasal spray flu vaccine. Backed by a $7.24 million WA Government investment, the initiative aims to boost vaccination rates, reduce flu-related hospitalisations, and ease pressure on the health system ahead of the 2026 flu season.

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  • 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).
  • Neonatal researcher Tobias Strunk
    Tropical treatment showing promising results 18 April 2024 The scent of coconut oil is more likely to be associated with tropical holidays than a stay in hospital but that could be about to change, thanks to Child and Adolescent Health Service-led research.
  • Dr Rosanna Capolingua AM, Board Chair – Child and Adolescent Health Service, Premier – Hon Roger Cook MLA, Minister for Health – Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA and Dr Ushma Wadia, Infectious Disease Consultant
    Protect your baby from RSV 02 April 2024 Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a highly contagious disease which is the most common cause of childhood illnesses, from mild colds to bronchitis and pneumonia. It is the leading cause of hospitalisation in babies under 1 year of age in Australia, every year. In an Australian first, you can now immunise your newborn/baby against the disease.
  • Mel Robinson wins prestigious Bullwinkel Scholarship 26 February 2024 The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has awarded its inaugural Bullwinkel Study Travel Scholarship to Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) Director of Aboriginal Health Melanie Robinson. Mel's scholarship acknowledges her exceptional contributions to healthcare, particularly in advocating for Aboriginal health.
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