Child and Adolescent Health Service

Join us this Friday for the CAHS Nursing Expo! Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in child and adolescent health nursing? Don’t miss the inaugural Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) Nursing Expo this Friday, 7 February! This is your chance to explore the diverse and exciting nursing opportunities CAHS offers, including graduate programs and clinical specialisations, all within the dynamic world of paediatric and child health nursing. When: Friday, 7 February, 2–7pm Where: Collegiate Lounge, Perth Children’s Hospital (Level 5, via Yellow Lifts) Highlights of the Expo: • Information stalls • Graduate Nurse Program presentations at 3pm and 5pm • Guided tours of our state-of-the-art facilities at 3:30pm and 6:30pm Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to explore your future with CAHS! For more information, contact: CAHS.NursingEducation@health.wa.gov.au

The Newborn Emergency Transport Service (NETS) WA has successfully transported the first baby via the Royal Flying Doctor Service WA (RFDS) Heli-Med Service EC145 helicopter, which touched down on Monday at Perth Children’s Hospital. Thanks to new neonatal cot capability on board, made possible thanks to funding Royal Flying Doctor Service (WA) secured from Telethon7, our NETS team is now able to transfer babies less than a month old via helicopter. With special equipment that provides warmth and the necessary support for newborn and preterm infants, the cots allow faster movement between medical facilities. NETS WA Medical Director Dr Jonathan Davis said the first transfer was an exciting milestone. “Our partnership with Royal Flying Doctor Service WA is invaluable in ensuring newborn babies across Western Australia have access to specialised neonatal care quickly and safely when they need it most. “We anticipate this new helicopter capability will dramatically reduce transfer times for countless babies each year.”

Perth Children’s Hospital has a free Paediatric Medicines Information phone service. You don’t have to be a patient of the hospital to benefit from the advice of our experienced paediatric pharmacists, any member of the public and health professionals across Western Australia can call to discuss a child’s medications. Some of the common questions the team address include: • new medicines • side effects • interactions • administration • stability • dosage • missed medication. The advice provided is reliable, accurate and evidence-based, and you’ll speak directly to our team of highly experienced pharmacists who specialise in child health. Open 8:30am – 5pm, Monday to Friday, call the Paediatric Medicines Information Service next time you’re unsure about a child’s medication. To find out more visit https://lnkd.in/gTrRYD5q

Wishing everyone a joyous and prosperous Lunar New Year from the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS)! As we welcome the Year of the Snake, it’s a wonderful time to celebrate family, cultural traditions, and the spirit of renewal. Lunar New Year is a time for reflection, community, and growth and at CAHS this is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of health, wellbeing, and support for all families. Lunar New Year is celebrated by many cultures, including Chinese, Malay, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, and Tibetan communities. For those of Chinese ancestry, it is the most important annual festival, celebrated for over 1,000 years. In 2025, the Year of the Snake symbolises wisdom, transformation, and new opportunities for personal growth. As Amelia Hu, co-chair of our Multicultural Access and Inclusion Advisory Group, says: “Lunar New Year is a time for reflection, renewal, and celebration, where we embrace our diverse cultures and come together in unity and joy.” “In our family, we gather for a reunion meal with traditional dishes like noodles and steamboat to symbolise long life, abundance and good beginnings.” At CAHS, we are proud to support and celebrate the diversity of our community and encourage all families to embrace this joyful time with health and wellbeing in mind. Xin Nian Kuai Le! (新年快乐) – Wishing you a Happy New Year!

Are you interested in a rewarding nursing career in child and adolescent health? The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) invites you to attend its inaugural Nursing Expo. Explore where a career in paediatric and child health nursing can take you, and the exciting nursing opportunities CAHS offers, including graduate programs and clinical specialisations. When: Friday, 7 February, 2–7pm Where: Collegiate Lounge, Perth Children’s Hospital (Level 5, via Yellow Lifts) The event will feature: • Information stalls • Graduate Nurse Program presentations at 3pm and 5pm • Guided tours of our state-of-the-art facilities at 3:30pm and 6:30pm For more information, contact: CAHS.NursingEducation@health.wa.gov.au or PCH.NurseManagerStaffing@health.wa.gov.au

Do you have a baby aged 6-12 months? Your little one can help our physiotherapists in training at the Midland Child Development Service! We need baby volunteers for a Physiotherapy Assessment Training session on Friday 7 March 2025. Your baby will be observed in different positions as part of a 30-40 minute assessment practice using the Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE) tool. Location: Midland Community Hub, 1 Midland Square, Midland WA Date: Friday 7 March 2025 Registration deadline: Friday 28 February 2025 To register, fill out our online form here: https://lnkd.in/gbhQQEuM Places are limited, so don’t wait—sign up today. Your baby’s participation will make a real impact in the training of future physiotherapists. For questions, contact: 📧 CACH.LearningandDevelopment@health.wa.gov.au 📞 6372 4607

We’re excited to introduce 47 new members to our Child and Adolescent Health Service team! 42 Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) and 5 interns are joining us, ready to take the next step in their paediatric careers. These talented individuals are part of our internationally recognised and competitive training program at Perth Children's Hospital. They’ll be gaining hands-on experience and valuable skills through a comprehensive orientation, working alongside our skilled clinicians in both classroom and clinical settings. A huge welcome to all our new RMOs and interns – we’re thrilled to have you with us!

12-year-old Clare Nicholson’s day at Adventure World turned painful after she suffered severe sunburn, leaving her with blisters so large she needed hospital treatment. Clare’s experience highlights a growing trend at Perth Children’s Hospital, where severe sunburn cases are on the rise. Clinical Nurse Consultant Tania McWilliams, who has worked in burns for 28 years, shares an important message: “Sunburn is a preventable injury.” Parents, please remember: • Apply sunscreen regularly and after swimming. • Dress kids in long-sleeved rash vests, hats, and sunglasses. • Avoid outdoor activities when UV levels are high. It’s also important to be aware of social media trends promoting tanning, which can lead to lasting skin damage. Let’s do our best to help kids stay safe and healthy in the sun.

This month, our friends at Children and Young People with Disability Australia are recruiting 40 young people with disability, parents and caregivers to help design practical resources for navigating life’s turns. Their goal? To provide the disability community with the tools to thrive while helping providers make their services more inclusive. You can join one of their four co-design groups for: Parents and caregivers of children with disability aged 0 – 7 Parents and caregivers of children with disability aged 8 – 12 Young people with disability aged 13 – 17 and their parents/caregivers Young people with disability aged 18 – 25 Selected participants will meet online regularly from February to October 2025. Spaces are limited, so sign up today: https://lnkd.in/gGKaBeS7

Every day at Perth Children's Hospital, our volunteers bring comfort and support to the children and families who need it most. With over 400 volunteers, they bring so much more than just assistance, they bring companionship to families during some of the toughest times of their lives. Our volunteers are truly at the heart of PCH, and we're so proud to celebrate their important work. We are beyond grateful for each and every one of these extraordinary people. If you'd like to learn more about our volunteer program and how you can make a difference, see our website: https://lnkd.in/gtsF_UdD