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Rockingham General Hospital's 50th birthday 02 June 2026 Last week we celebrated Rockingham General Hospital’s 50 years of caring for the community. Asheila thanked everyone who helped make our birthday special. “What a fabulous day and fabulous event that you have all contributed to. I can’t thank the planning team enough for what you have done and what a great achievement. You should all be proud of what you achieved. The planning that has gone into this definitely showed. I can’t thank you enough for your enormous efforts and how proud I am of what was a beautiful event. We first opened our doors on 28 May 1976. The hospital began as a small district service established to support a growing local population. Fifty years on, it has grown into a major public hospital, continuing to evolve alongside the community it serves. But we all here know that beyond the growth in services and facilities, the story of RGH is...
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.
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.
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.