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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 experience as a carer drives her consumer representative work. “My passion and drive to be a voice and advocate for those who cannot is inspired by my role as a fulltime carer to my young adult daughter, who has intellectual and psychosocial disabilities,” she said. “I want to help make much needed changes for more person-centred care that are inclusive, safe and deliver better outcomes.” Continuing to drive change and knowing her voice is truly making a difference fuels... -
NMHS Go the Extra Mile award winners announced 17 October 2025 Congratulations to the winners of our North Metropolitan Health Service Go the Extra Mile (GEM) awards which were held last night to recognise and celebrate the achievements of our people. The annual awards are a wonderful way to recognise our people and celebrate individual and collective achievements across North Metropolitan Health Service. North Metropolitan Health Service Chief Executive Robert Toms highlighted the importance of recognition and supporting our people. “It is very important that each and every one across North Metro feels appreciated, seen and supported,” he said. “The GEM Awards are a great way to call out, acknowledge and celebrate the amazing achievements being done by our people and teams. The 2025 GEM Award winners were: Driving Innovation: Sexual Assault Resource Centre, Women and Newborn Health Service Making NMHS the best place to work: Candi... -
Allied Health Professionals Day 14 October 2025 Today marks Allied Health Professionals Day, a time to recognise the dedication and commitment of our allied health workforce. We have more than 1,160 allied health professionals working across our sites and services. Our allied health professionals play a special role in supporting our patients. They are often the team who surround our patients throughout the long days of rehabilitation and recovery. They help ensure our patients eat right, move safely, communicate well and remain supported in the community. They also play an important role in undertaking research to support patient outcomes and inform evidence-based practices. Tonight marks the annual Department of Health's Excellence in Allied Health Awards night, and we wish our four finalists the best of luck. Our finalists include: Allied Health Researcher of the Year - Kristie Harper,Occupational Therapist, SCGOPHCG Kristie is a ... -
New opportunity for Consumer Carer representative 13 October 2025 Carers Week is an opportune time to announce an exciting new consumer engagement activity now on offer at North Metropolitan Health Service. Applications are open for a Consumer Carer Representative to join the North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) Board Safety, Quality and Consumer Engagement Committee. This position represents the highest level of consumer carer engagement across NMHS and is the first time this opportunity has become available. NMHS Executive Director Public Health and Clinical Excellence Tina Bertilone said the inclusion of a consumer representative onto the Board Safety, Quality and Consumer Engagement committee represents a wonderful opportunity to bring lived experience into the heart of decision making. “Applications are welcomed from those with experience in navigating the health system and a desire to help shape its future,” she said. The pur... -
Launch of Special Needs Dental Clinic 26 September 2025 The Dental Health Services Special Needs Dental Clinic was officially opened today, setting a new benchmark for inclusive and accessible oral care. Opened by Health Infrastructure Minister John Carey and Health Minister Meredith Hammat, it is the first purpose-built clinic in WA designed specifically to support and provide dental care for patients who may experience difficulties accessing mainstream dental services, due to developmental, intellectual, or physical disabilities. Health Minister Meredith Hammat said this purpose-built initiative reflects the voices of people with lived experience and highlights what can be achieved when design, compassion and clinical excellence come together. Health Infrastructure Minister John Carey said the clinic will provide quality dental care to people with special needs, and it was great to see members of our community now benefiting from this caref...
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18/10/2023