EMHS unveils its new Noongar name for Royal Perth Hospital
08/07/2025
EMHS recognises the importance of creating a welcoming space within health services where Aboriginal People feel safe and confident that they will be respected and receive high quality care.
As a demonstration of this, EMHS’ Royal Perth Bentley Group unveiled its new Noongar name for Royal Perth Hospital as Walbirring Karlup on July 8 – during NAIDOC Week.
Walbirring Karlup – meaning Healing Place or Place That Brings Good Health – was agreed upon as the approved co-name for RPH after EMHS’ Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Directorate consulted with prominent Noongar Elders.
Health Minister Meredith Hammat MLA and EMHS Acting Chief Executive Sandra Miller attended the co-naming ceremony, as did RPBG Executive Director Ben Noteboom.
In addition to the co-naming programme, EMHS has embarked on a transformative project to enrich the environment of RPH through the creation of a stunning mural along Lord Street, near the Outpatients building and the Emergency Department.
Acclaimed Aboriginal artist Yondee Shane Hansen was chosen as the lead artist.
If you haven’t yet seen this amazing mural, do yourself a favour and go and check it out!
As a demonstration of this, EMHS’ Royal Perth Bentley Group unveiled its new Noongar name for Royal Perth Hospital as Walbirring Karlup on July 8 – during NAIDOC Week.
Walbirring Karlup – meaning Healing Place or Place That Brings Good Health – was agreed upon as the approved co-name for RPH after EMHS’ Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Directorate consulted with prominent Noongar Elders.
Health Minister Meredith Hammat MLA and EMHS Acting Chief Executive Sandra Miller attended the co-naming ceremony, as did RPBG Executive Director Ben Noteboom.
In addition to the co-naming programme, EMHS has embarked on a transformative project to enrich the environment of RPH through the creation of a stunning mural along Lord Street, near the Outpatients building and the Emergency Department.
Acclaimed Aboriginal artist Yondee Shane Hansen was chosen as the lead artist.
If you haven’t yet seen this amazing mural, do yourself a favour and go and check it out!
Last Updated:
11/07/2025