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  • Large group of doctors standing outside in front of a hospital.
    Welcoming our new resident medical officers 10 September 2026 We are excited to welcome 77 new resident medical officers as part of our 2026 international medical graduate intake, with more joining in the coming months.
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    Midwife-led post birth debriefing pilot empowers women after childbirth 06 August 2026 "Clarifying", "validating" and "empowering" were the words used by women who took part in a midwife-led birth debriefing pilot at Fiona Stanley Hospital, highlighting the value of structured conversations in supporting emotional wellbeing after childbirth.
  • Dr Agneta Geldenhuys, Aboriginal Health Practitioner Liana Prosser, SMHS Chief Executive Neil Doverty, Nurse Educator Lucy Soteriou and Registrar Molly Gilfillan all standing together, with Fiona Stanley Hospital signage in the background behind them.
    The difference Aboriginal Health Practitioners make 05 August 2026 Friday 7 August marks National Day of Recognition, where we celebrate the leadership, dedication, and impact of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners in WA Health.
  • The AusAlert national test, 12.00pm AWST Monday 27 July 2026
    AusAlert national test 27 July 24 July 2026 Australia's new national emergency warning system, AusAlert, will be tested across the country on Monday 27 July 2026 at 12.00pm in Western Australia.

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    Working at SMHS a family affair 07 May 2021 Working at South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) is a family affair for many of our more than 9,200 staff. This Mother’s Day weekend, we highlight some of the many mothers and their children employed across SMHS, its hospitals and community services.
  • An Aboriginal person sitting in a garden.
    Consumer excellence award recognises Aboriginal health care champion 30 April 2021 The dedication of SMHS Director of Aboriginal Health Strategy, Nola Naylor, to improving health services for Aboriginal people was recognised at the recent 2021 Health Consumer Excellence Awards.
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    COVID-19 updates for SMHS patients and visitors – 30 April 2021 30 April 2021 Read how SMHS will continue to provide health care during this next phase of COVID-19 restrictions until 12.01am Saturday 8 May 2021.
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    COVID-19 updates for SMHS patients and visitors – 27 April 2021 27 April 2021 Read how SMHS will continue to provide health care during this next phase of COVID-19 restrictions from 12.01am Tuesday 27 April until 12.01am Saturday 1 May 2021.
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