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A wedding in the Rose Garden at Charlie's 18 October 2022 Almost a week has passed since its glorious happening but this gorgeous story is still giving us life. David and Emma had planned their wedding for 5 November at a coastal location but David’s dad became unwell and was admitted to Sir Charles Gairdner’s Intensive Care Unit a few weeks ago. With the possibility that he may not be able to attend the November celebrations, David and Emma decided to make it official a bit sooner and marry in the Rose Garden at Charlie’s so David’s dad could be there. But this was no small feat. Six of our devoted and empathetic nurses prepared David’s dad for the occasion, getting him dressed in a shirt and tie and preparing him to be safe and comfortable for the ceremony. Bringing with him the myriad of equipment that was supporting him, they wheeled him amongst the roses and cared for him so he could lap up the wonder of this... -
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... -
Paula Wells - Midwife of the Year 23 September 2022 "Paula always listened to and respected my concerns, even if they were silly, and helped me overcome the trauma of my first birth. She assisted me to have a completely pain free birth and overcome my fear of childbirth. I am indebted to Paula and so grateful to her for her patience, time and energy in enabling me to have a positive birth experience this time around." This heartfelt message is one of the many reasons neither staff nor patients at King Edward Memorial Hospital would have been surprised to see Paula Wells awarded Australian Midwife of the Year earlier this month. Indeed, it is just one of many patient submissions to the Care Opinion website singing Paula's praises after the clinical midwife looked after them. "The fact that these women took the time and effort to voice their thanks to an anonymous service during their tired and busy postnatal period speaks reams about the c... -
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
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20/12/2021