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Kambarang season is here 05 October 2022 The earthly surface of the Noongar region is now fully alive and dense with the pageant of Kambarang flowers reflecting the starlit evenings of the dazzling galaxy above. Warm bright days and intense jewel-toned sunsets of ruby, sapphire and citrine lure us outside like siren songs and gently lift our chins to kiss the sun. Running from October to November, Kambarang is the season of transformation, birth and wildflowers symbolised by the colour yellow for the radiance of the sun and the hot weather to come. A full palette of colour is on display but yellow is the hero with delicate golden wattle (acacia), timid ochre orchids and kangaroo paws, and lofty banksias standing haughtily against a back drop of balga trees which continue to bloom (especially if they met with last year’s fire). But the most grandiose flora emerging is the moojar, or Australian Christmas Tree (Nuytsia flori... -
New Sustainability Leaders program and our first award winner! 03 October 2022 The program Our innovative team in the Climate and Sustainability program have launched their latest initiative to green our services called ‘Sustainability Leaders’. So far over 147 staff members have joined the program! One element of the initiative known as ‘Champions Corner’ is to identify a passionate staff member working hard on sustainability and climate initiatives and award them the title of ‘Sustainability Leader of the Month’. To be awarded, the person must: have been driving change throughout the month and advocating for the program taken initiative to make sustainable choices and encourage those around them to better their department be passionate for the cause and interested in the future of the organisations Climate & Sustainability goals; and be a great team player and overall sustainability leader. Inaugural A... -
ABC News features CECAT 13 September 2022 The amazing team at the Creative Centre for Expression and Arts Therapy is doing wonderful, innovative work with our mental health clients by helping them in their recovery through the use of creative therapy, including music. Our Occupational Therapists have created a music studio at Graylands Hospital where clients can bring their words and musical concepts and transform them into complete songs with their support. OTs Andrew Miller and Una McAneney even provide instrumental back-up and technological help with post-production of the music. The ABC visited Graylands Hospital on RUOK? Day last week to see our talented CECAT clients perform their music live and hear their stories about mental health and the balm of music: WA's Graylands Hospital music program helps Mark Dark battle schizophrenia, inspiring others - ABC News They also featured the story on ABC radio at the 2:33:40 mark a... -
Message from the Chief Executive 09 September 2022 We are saddened to learn of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II overnight. Her devotion to country was exemplified by her care and integrity, and a lifetime of service leading the Commonwealth and her country through significant change. Our own QEII campus was named in 1977 after this enduring leader and we offer our condolences today to all who are touched by her death. Shirley Dr Shirley Bowen Chief Executive -
Get set for surgery with prehab 08 September 2022 Cancer patients can now better prepare themselves for surgery in the comfort of their home, thanks to an innovative program developed at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. In the Prehab Hub (external site), physiotherapist Luisa Perrella guides patients through a series of exercise videos designed to improve their physical and psychological condition before surgery. It’s a virtual version of the work Luisa has been doing with patients at the Surgical Gym she started at SCGH two years ago. Deeps Majumdar, an anaesthetist with a special interest in prehabilitation for major surgery, saw the benefit of taking Luisa’s potentially life-saving work online. He championed the project, applying for funding from the Innovative Future Program for a series of videos with Birdhouse Media. Luisa created the exercises, which are designed to help strengthen patients who can’t get to the ho...
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18/10/2023