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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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  • Baby in the sun with a hat on
    Almost 20 babies treated for serious sunburn at PCH each year 28 October 2025 Perth Children's Hospital (PCH) is reminding families that babies can suffer serious sunburn even when they are sitting in the shade, as clinicians continue to see infants requiring treatment for preventable UV-related injuries. Each year, almost 20 babies present to PCH with serious sunburn, highlighting the importance of sun safety for young children, particularly during the warmer months. One of those children was 10-week-old Lucy, who required hospital treatment after sustaining second-degree burns while outside on an overcast day.
  • 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.
  • Two Child and Adolescent Health Service Community Ambassadors smiling with their arms around each other.
    Launch of the CAHS Community Ambassador Program 24 September 2025 The Community Ambassador Program connects the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) with trusted community leaders to improve access to child health services and foster inclusive, culturally safe care across Western Australia.
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