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Keep up to date with the latest news across Rockingham Peel Group

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  • A group of eight international medical graduates who completed the work-based assessment program
    From Pakistan to Rockingham Hareems journey through the WBA Program 13 January 2026 Like many international medical graduates, Hareem's path to registration was challenging, but her determination and the support of Rockingham General Hospital made all the difference.
  • An older man reclines in a treatment chair.
    Terence thanks Rockingham General Hospital for Christmas 17 December 2025 For 83-year-old Terence Silva of Halls Head, being here to celebrate Christmas again with his family is the best gift of all.
  • Dr Piers Truter (left) standing in front of a Raine Medical Research Foundation pull up banner.
    Dr Piers Truter awarded Raine Clinical Research fellowship to investigate a new model of fracture care 15 December 2025 Congratulations to Advanced Scope Physiotherapist Dr Piers Truter, who is just one of four 2025 Clinician Research Fellowship recipients to receive a share in $1.4 million.
  • Department of Health Direcor General Shirley Bowen presents a WA Health Excellence Award to members of Fiona Stanley Hospital Geriatricians for Older Adults in the Emergency Department team
    SMHS staff triumph at WA Health Excellence Awards 26 November 2025 Last night, South Metropolitan Health Service took home four awards at the 2025 WA Health Excellence Awards including the biggest honour of the night – the Director General’s Award.

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  • Gordon sat down with OT Amy and carpenter Kingsley stood behind
    Gordon's occupational therapy journey to home 22 October 2021 September 2021 is a month 81-year-old Gordon Tristham will not forget in a hurry as it was when he was admitted to the Aged Care Rehabilitation Unit at Rockingham General Hospital for four weeks following a sudden decline in mobility.
  • A young female physiotherapist supports and older woman to use a piece of therapy equipment.
    Physiotherapy helps Antonietta walk again 08 September 2021 This World Physiotherapy Day (8 September), we acknowledge the contribution our physiotherapists make in keeping people like Antonietta well, mobile and independent.
  • Doctor and patient smiling.
    Young mother raising awareness for bowel cancer 29 June 2021 Mother of three Nikki McAteer was diagnosed with bowel cancer three years ago at the age of 29. Nikki’s symptoms included stomach issues, bleeding and a sense of fullness when going to the toilet.
  • Group of hospital staff stand in front of hospital building.
    SMHS moves forward from the darkest days of COVID-19 28 June 2021 Staff across South Metropolitan Health Service took time out this week to acknowledge the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on their professional and personal lives and the many sacrifices made to help keep the community safe.
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Last Updated: 06/07/2022

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