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Abbie explains how career progression is a focus at SCGH 10 November 2025 With a range of nursing opportunities currently available at Sir Charles Gardiner (SCGH) and Osborne Park Hospitals (OPH), Abbie shares what she loves about working as a newly-qualified nurse for the organisation. After completing her final student placement at SCGH, Abbie was offered a position on the same ward as a newly qualified registered nurse at the beginning of 2024. "I have received continuous support from the team and really feel this was essential in my career progression," Abbie said. With guidance of the team, Abbie was able to complete further training such as Hospital Advanced Life Support within her first year of her qualification, which allowed her to obtain crucial skills. "These opportunities have laid the foundation for my continued professional development and progression towards senior nursing roles within the ward," she said. "Working at SCGH has not only provided ...

Consumer involvement in stroke research 07 November 2025 Carers and stroke survivors have played a key role in helping develop and launch research into the effectiveness of an artificial intelligence (AI) platform to provide peer support for stroke survivors. Feedback from consumers and carers about the power of peer support in recovery from stroke inspired this study, according to the research team leading the project. One of the carers involved in the...

Aboriginal maternity care providing a strong start in life at KEMH 06 November 2025 King Edward Memorial Hospital is proud of its Aboriginal Maternity Group Practice, which provides culturally appropriate models of maternity care for Aboriginal families at King Edward Memorial Hospital. Known as Ngangk Maawit Mia, or Mother Baby House, it ensures continuity of care with a dedicated team of midwives. It also provides non-structured drop-in breastfeeding clinics in a casual and re...

Astonishing results for patients with stage 4 rectal cancer 05 November 2025 Oncologists at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital have seen astonishing results for two young patients with stage 4 colorectal cancer using immunotherapy drug Dostalimab. One of the patients is Brodie Sawyer who just six months ago was diagnosed with stage 4 rectal cancer. Amazingly after just six months of treatment on this specialised drug, Brodie is cancer free. “I was given an 80% survival rate wi...

Leading the way for consumer engagement 30 October 2025 As a consumer and carer representative for more than five years Jenny Bedford has been appointed to the North Executive Team Safety, Quality and Consumer Engagement Committee. The committee assists the NMHS Board in monitoring and fostering safety, quality and consumer engagement in patient care. Jenny is leading the way for consumers at North Metropolitan Health Service and said her personal ex...