Child Adolescent Health Service
The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) provides state-wide Specialist Paediatric Palliative Care Services (SPPCS) for children with life-limiting conditions and their families across WA.
The Hospice will be an extension of this service improving the breadth of care offered plus respite stays, emergency symptom management stays, end of life care, and ongoing bereavement support.
We are seeking young people, parents, carers, siblings and families to provide valuable insights during the planning for the operations phase by participating in working groups to help shape the future of the Hospice.
Your voice will play a vital role in enhancing care for all of the families who will use this service.
The Working Groups will consist of staff, families and carers working together to address specific areas including:
Carer Representative’s experience required:
Please Note: Only carers/consumers who have previously accessed CAHS services (in the last five years), are currently accessing CAHS services, or are eligible to access CAHS services in the future — including parents/carers of a consumer — are eligible to apply for this committee.
Child and Adolescent Health Service | CAHS – Frequently asked question
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Child & Adolescent Health Service
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