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  • Today, February 11, we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, recognising the critical contributions women make across science, health, technology and research – and the work still required to ensure these spaces are inclusive, equitable and accessible to all.
    EMHS leaders breaking barriers for women in science 11 February 2026 Women such as EMHS Director of Innovation and Research Sharon Humphris and EMHS A/Prof. Senior Biomedical Engineer Moreica Pabbruwe are helping reshape what leadership and innovation in science and research look like.
  • New accolade recognises 'outstanding' RPH doctor 05 February 2026 Royal Perth Hospital’s Dr Daniel Hunt has been named the National Indigenous Times’ 2025 Medical Professional of the Year.
  • Construction officially commences on Byford Health Hub 14 January 2026 The commencement of construction represents a significant step forward in delivering a modern, integrated model of care designed to meet the needs of one of Western Australia’s fastest-growing regions.
  • 2025 EMHS Nurse of the Year Lola Sikora grateful to her team 03 December 2025 Lola Sikora is the 2025 EMHS Nurse of the Year and also received the Excellence in Leadership Award.
  • EMHS doctor Haseeb Riaz named WA Young Australian of the Year 17 November 2025 Royal Perth Hospital Doctor Haseeb Riaz, alongside his friend Gareth Shanthikumar, has been named 2026 WA Young Australian of the Year.

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  • Members of the ACHT and community advisory groups show off their training certificates with Helen McLean, Heart Foundation.
    Heart of the matter drives partnership 01 July 2022 The EMHS Aboriginal Community Health Team (ACHT) is collaborating with the Heart Foundation to develop a range of resources to educate Aboriginal people about heart health.
  • Photo of Dr Stephen outside the RPH Emergency Department
    Fellowship to further Stephen’s sepsis studies 24 June 2022 Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) specialist emergency doctor Stephen Macdonald has been awarded one of four State Government-funded Fellowships that will enable him to pursue important sepsis research.
  • Left to right: Volunteer Bernard Riley, Volunteer Coordinator Maxine Nicholson-Turner, volunteer and Noongar Elder Athol Michael and Robert Morrison, A/Senior Development Officer
    EMHS Wool-lar Aboriginal Volunteer Program welcomes two new members 22 June 2022 In a first for EMHS, the Aboriginal Health Strategy team took a further step in ensuring EMHS meets its commitment to closing the healthcare gap for Aboriginal peoples with the launch of the EMHS Wool-lar Aboriginal Volunteer Program Pilot in November 2021.
  • Photo of volunteers with patient
    EMHS Wool-lar Aboriginal Volunteer Program 17 June 2022 The EMHS Aboriginal Volunteer Program has now started, with the delightful “Aunty Gail” spreading her infectious calmness and caring nature across the RPH Dialysis Unit.
  • Photograph of Kathryn Flett
    Meet Kathryn – AKG’s Transition Care Site Coordinator 11 June 2022 Kathryn is a Senior Social Worker and the Transition Care Program (TCP) Site Coordinator for Armadale Kalamunda Group (AKG).
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Last Updated: 21/05/2025
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