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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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  • Tonya McCusker, Professor Gareth Baynam with Tristan, Florence and Sarah Sommerford
    Rare care relief for kids in remote areas 01 December 2023 The Child and Adolescent Health Service’s Rare Care Centre, a centre of expertise improving the lives of children, young people and families living with rare and undiagnosed diseases, is set to expand its reach into regional Western Australia thanks to the generous support of the McCusker Charitable Foundation, via the Channel 7 Telethon Trust. The Rare Care Centre’s Pilbara Hub will be based in the North-West of the state, streamlining access to services and providing comprehensive support for families.
  • CAHS Digital Medical Record logo
    Perth Children’s Hospital transitions to Digital Medical Record 22 November 2023 After 18 months of careful consultation and preparation across the Child and Adolescent Health Service, Perth Children's Hospital is celebrating the launch of the Digital Medical Record today, 22 November 2023.
  • 2023 Child Health Research Symposium CAHS award winners
    Our researchers shine at 2023 WA Child Health Research Symposium 15 November 2023 Researchers working across the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) got to showcase some of the exciting research that is taking place across the service during last week’s WA Child Health Research Symposium.
  • Allan Jones, PCH Senior Pharmacist and 2023 WA Health Excellence Award - 7News Health Heroes finalist
    CAHS Health Heroes set to shine at WA Health Excellence Awards 08 November 2023 The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is delighted to have 9 finalists selected in this year's WA Health Excellence Awards, including a clean sweep of nominees in this year’s new category – the 7News Health Hero – which called for patients, colleagues and the community to nominate their healthcare champions. 40 finalists have been announced across 10 categories. recognising their outstanding contribution and acknowledging the exceptional health care provided in WA.
  • Dr Adam Heathcote, CAHS Neonatology Senior Registrar
    Spotlight on Neonatology: Dr Adam Heathcote 03 November 2023 CAHS has the largest perinatal unit in the southern hemisphere and is currently recruiting for several neonatology medical roles. Dr Adam Heathcote tells us what aspects of our neonatal training inspired him to relocate to Perth with his family from the UK.
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