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Congratulations Leanda Verrier 29 November 2023 Congratulations to Leanda Verrier who was awarded the Mental Health Employee or Volunteer Excellence Award at the 2023 WA Mental Health Awards. The WA Mental Health Awards showcase the dedication and contribution of individuals and teams who work to promote positive mental health. The Mental Health Employee or Volunteer Excellence Award recognises an outstanding contribution to mental health in WA by an individual employed or volunteering within WA's mental health sector. Leanda is the Statewide Coordinator of the Perinatal and Infant Mental Health program at KEMH. Leanda's contributions, dedication, leadership, and advocacy for recovery-oriented care have left a positive impact on mental health services in Western Australia. Leanda was presented with her award at the Celebration Ceremony on Thursday, 23 November at Hyatt Regency, Perth.
Congratulations Professor Yee Leung 27 November 2023 Congratulations to Professor Yee Leung who was recently awarded The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) President's Medal. Professor Leung was recognised for his exceptional dedication to the work of the College over many years. In particular, Yee's extensive work on committees including the Council and Board, and as a College Examiner and Traini...
Congratulations Dr Scott White 27 November 2023 Congratulations to Dr Scott White who was recently awarded The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) Distinguished Service Medal. Dr Scott White was awarded for the remarkable contribution and impact he has made to the College over many years through his work on numerous committees, working groups and advisory groups, as well as his role as a Counci...
Congratulations Dr Emma Allanson 24 November 2023 Congratulations to Dr Emma Allanson who recently won two international awards in her line of work. Emma was awarded the Early Career Investigator Award for the Gynaecologic Cancer InterGroup (GCIG) Endometrial Cancer Consensus Conference - Clinical Research (ECCC-CR). The process was internationally competitive and awarded to four early career researchers in gynaecologic oncology in the world. Du...
Perinatal Mental Health Week - Sam's Story 22 November 2023 Perinatal Mental Health Week aims to bring about awareness and better understanding of perinatal mental health. 1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 men will experience anxiety and/or depression in the perinatal period. This year's theme was Connection through conversation. Honest and compassionate conversations about perinatal mental health are life changing. If you are experiencing any symptoms of perinata...