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  • Paul Hammond stands in front of Fiona Stanley Hospital wearing a Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group volunteer shirt
    The volunteer making a difference one chat at a time 18 May 2026 For almost a decade, volunteer Paul Hammond has been a friendly face and reassuring presence for patients, visitors and staff at Fiona Stanley Hospital.
  • A male enrolled nurse pushes an older man in a wheelchair down a hospital corridor
    Australian-first as Fremantle Hospital receives national recognition for excellent older adult care 14 May 2026 Fremantle Hospital has become the first hospital in Australia to receive the Level 2 “Committed to Care Excellence for Older Adults” recognition as an Age-Friendly Health System, marking a major milestone in its approach to care for older adults.
  • Seven representatives of the Rockingham Peel Group Integrated Cancer Service, South Metropolitan Health Service Health Promotion and local government stand together in front of a variety of health promotion resources
    Cancer care partnership strengthens health promotion in Rockingham and Kwinana 12 May 2026 A valuable partnership between the Rockingham Peel Group Integrated Cancer Service, South Metropolitan Health Service Health Promotion and local government is strengthening health promotion for patients and local communities.
  • SMHS Biobank Research Dr Sheeraz Mohd (centre) stands with four research colleagues
    SMHS Biobank helps researchers like Natalie improve patient outcomes 12 May 2026 Thanks to the South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) Biobank, Fiona Stanley Hospital Burns Clinical Trial Manager Natalie Morellini recruited more participants and obtained more data for a recent clinical trial.

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  • A group of eight people in front of three banners that read 'Department of Communities', 'South Metropolitan Health Service' and 'WA Health Networks'. One woman is holding a cane and one man is in a wheelchair.
    SMHS celebrates International Day of People with Disability 03 December 2020 SMHS continued its tradition of celebrating International Day of People with Disability with an event attended by more than 170 staff, consumers, community members and WA health and government representatives.
  • An older man sits at a dining table in a home setting between a female and male therapist
    SMHS 2019/20 annual report now online 15 October 2020 The SMHS 2019/20 annual report highlights the fantastic contribution our workforce makes in delivering on our promise of excellent health care, every time.
  • A young boy stands with two woman in front of colourful playground equipment. One woman holds a certificate that reads Please do not smoke near our playgrounds.
    Smoke-free signs aim to keep air fresh 21 February 2020 Getting some fresh air in East Fremantle’s popular playgrounds and parks will be even easier thanks to the Town of East Fremantle and SMHS.
  • SMHS Cadet Jamiliah Bin Swani pictured on a ward at Fiona Stanley Hospital
    Aboriginal cadet program kicking goals 01 January 0001 Across SMHS, we remain committed equity of access to our services and workforce for our Aboriginal community, and the Aboriginal cadet program is just one way we are closing the gap. Hear from Chantelle, Jamiliah and Paige about their experience in the cadet program.
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