Three cheers for Trish! EMHS' Health Hero
East Metropolitan Health Service Peri-Operative Coordinator Trish Connery was recognised as this year's publicly nominated health hero.
05/11/2026
East Metropolitan Health Service Peri-Operative Coordinator Trish Connery has been named the WA Health Excellence Award Health Hero for 2026.
The award, which celebrates health workers nominated by the public, recognises Trish’s exceptional patient care to those experiencing scoliosis and the meaningful difference she makes to patients and their families.
Trish was among more than 40 finalists competing for top honours across 13 categories in this year’s WA Health Excellence Awards on Wednesday night (November 4).
EMHS was also a winner in several other categories at the awards.
Our Royal Perth Hospital Behaviour Support Team (BeST) took out the Excellence in Workplace Wellbeing and Culture award.
EMHS was also a joint winner of the Excellence in Person-Centred Care award (WA Virtual Emergency Department (WAVED) and WAVEDkids), and the Excellence in Sustainability category (The Respite Centre.)
Congratulations to all winners.
The award, which celebrates health workers nominated by the public, recognises Trish’s exceptional patient care to those experiencing scoliosis and the meaningful difference she makes to patients and their families.
Trish was among more than 40 finalists competing for top honours across 13 categories in this year’s WA Health Excellence Awards on Wednesday night (November 4).
EMHS was also a winner in several other categories at the awards.
Our Royal Perth Hospital Behaviour Support Team (BeST) took out the Excellence in Workplace Wellbeing and Culture award.
EMHS was also a joint winner of the Excellence in Person-Centred Care award (WA Virtual Emergency Department (WAVED) and WAVEDkids), and the Excellence in Sustainability category (The Respite Centre.)
Congratulations to all winners.
Last Updated:
05/11/2026