South Metropolitan Health Service

South Metropolitan Health Service Excellent health care, every time.

We deliver hospital and community-based public health care to more than 648,000 people across a 3,300 square kilometre area of southern Perth. Our hospital network includes:
• Fiona Stanley Hospital
• Rockingham General Hospital
• Fremantle Hospital
• Murray District Hospital
• Peel Health Campus (public private partnership with Ramsay Health Care).

A new locally designed reverse osmosis water plant is now fully operational at Fremantle Hospital, strengthening its cri...
30/03/2026

A new locally designed reverse osmosis water plant is now fully operational at Fremantle Hospital, strengthening its critical sterilisation services 💧

Located closer to where it’s needed – supporting the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) and theatres – the plant delivers high quality purified water required for the cleaning, decontamination, and sterilisation of reusable medical devices.

The old plant is due to be decommissioned, having reached its end of life.

Thank you to the FH Infrastructure & Facilities Management team, who partnered with Ace Plus and Western Water Solutions, for delivering this important upgrade 👏

In our next We Are SMHS feature, meet Paul Artis, Coordinator of Nursing for Home Hospital at SMHS 🏠With more than 30 ye...
29/03/2026

In our next We Are SMHS feature, meet Paul Artis, Coordinator of Nursing for Home Hospital at SMHS 🏠

With more than 30 years in public health, Paul’s career has been shaped by taking opportunities as they arise - from moving interstate to stepping into new roles across SMHS. He’s almost mirrored this in life outside of work, including being part of the Army Reserves.

Today, he leads the multi disciplinary Home Hospital team delivering acute care to patients in the comfort of their own homes, while helping create capacity across SMHS sites.

For Paul, nothing beats seeing patients recover at home and return to everyday life. When he’s not at work, you’ll find him on the sidelines coaching at his local footy club 🏉

📢 Save the date for Peel Health Campus Open Day on Saturday 11 April!Peel Health Campus is opening its doors to the comm...
26/03/2026

📢 Save the date for Peel Health Campus Open Day on Saturday 11 April!

Peel Health Campus is opening its doors to the community for a special event, and we’d love you to join us.

The day will feature a range of free and family-friendly activities. You’ll have a chance to explore Peel Health Campus and meet the people who contribute to the caring experience for you and your loved ones.

➡ Find out more: https://www.peel.health.wa.gov.au/News/2026/03/17/Join-us-at-our-Peel-Health-Campus-Open-Day

Saving patients’ time and travel costs, virtual outpatient appointments delivered via video call enable you to receive c...
25/03/2026

Saving patients’ time and travel costs, virtual outpatient appointments delivered via video call enable you to receive care wherever you are 👩‍💻

To ensure the best experience in your video call, complete a test call before your appointment day and book a phone appointment for technical support if required.

For more information, visit 👉 https://fsfhg.health.wa.gov.au/Our-services/Outpatients/Virtual-outpatient-appointments

Today we officially opened WA’s first Older Adults Health Hub, giving older people easier access to coordinated, communi...
24/03/2026

Today we officially opened WA’s first Older Adults Health Hub, giving older people easier access to coordinated, community‑based care that helps them stay well and independent at home🏡

Based in Cockburn, the hub has a dedicated team of medical, nursing and allied health professionals supporting older adults with complex needs while guiding carers through the aged care system 👨‍⚕️

This early‑intervention model is a major step forward for reducing avoidable hospital stays and strengthening support for our ageing community.

It was great to have the Minister for Health, Mental Health, Meredith Hammat MLA, Minister for Aged Care, Simone McGurk MLA and Member for Cockburn, David Scaife MLA at the hub to see firsthand our commitment to providing patient-centred care to older adults 💜

Read more 👉 https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook%20Labor%20Government/WA's-first-Older-Adult-Health-Hub-now-open-in-Cockburn-20260324

Diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer almost ten years ago, and losing his wife to brain cancer in 2023, Martin Mead...
24/03/2026

Diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer almost ten years ago, and losing his wife to brain cancer in 2023, Martin Meader is thrilled to be here to watch his son, Charlie-Moon Meader, sing in the Australian Idol competition.

Martin credits his treatment at Fiona Stanley Hospital, alongside his own active involvement in choral singing, as a source of strength and longevity throughout his battle with cancer.

Martin said for those who would like to vote for Charlie, who is now in the final ten of the competition, they can SMS “Charlie” to 0457 500 700 by 4.30pm AWST today.

Read more 👉 https://fsfhg.health.wa.gov.au/News/2026/03/24/Martin-over-the-moon-for-son-and-cancer-treatment

We are proud to share South Metro Health Service (SMHS) has six finalists in this year’s WA Nursing & Midwifery Excellen...
23/03/2026

We are proud to share South Metro Health Service (SMHS) has six finalists in this year’s WA Nursing & Midwifery Excellence Awards!

Highlighting the critical role nurses and midwives play in delivering safe, high quality and compassionate care, please join us in congratulating our finalists:

⭐ Lucy Soteriou – Excellence in Aboriginal Health
⭐ Nairn Sutherland – Excellence in Leadership – Emerging Leader
⭐ Spinal Urology Nursing Team – Excellence in Person Centred Care – Team Award
⭐ Dr Kate Buchanan – Excellence in Research
⭐ Dr Carrie Janerka – Excellence in Research
⭐ Zoe Biggs – Excellence in Midwifery

Being named a finalist reflects not only individual and team achievement, but also the strong clinical culture, collaboration and commitment to continuous improvement that exists across SMHS.

We wish all finalists the best of luck ahead of the 9 May event where winners will be announced 🎉

View the full list of finalists online 👉 https://www.wanmea.com.au/finalists-and-award-winners/

From rubber ducks to retirement... Eric Watson is getting ready to hang up his towel after 12 years of running the hydro...
22/03/2026

From rubber ducks to retirement... Eric Watson is getting ready to hang up his towel after 12 years of running the hydrotherapy pool at Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) 💧

Reflecting on almost 50 years working in public health, the FSH Hydrotherapy Service Allied Health Assistant says it will be the patients he will miss the most.

While Eric hopes to be remembered for his role in recruiting allied health staff as well as keeping patients’ safe poolside, we know Eric will be remembered for so much more. His care, his humour, his heart and his legendary collection of rubber ducks, each representing a patient who has completed treatment in the hydro pool.

We wish you all the best in your retirement, Eric!

Read more about Eric’s lifetime dedication to patient care here 👉 https://fsfhg.health.wa.gov.au/News/2026/03/18/Celebrating-more-than-a-decade-in-the-FSH-hydrotherapy-pool-and-a-career-dedicated-to-patient-care

Meet Zeyad 👋A senior cancer pharmacist working at Rockingham General Hospital, Zeyad is a Muslim Egyptian Australian. He...
20/03/2026

Meet Zeyad 👋

A senior cancer pharmacist working at Rockingham General Hospital, Zeyad is a Muslim Egyptian Australian. He has lived in many countries, migrated to Australia in 1995 and has three children. Zeyad speaks Arabic and English fluently and a little bit of French.

We asked Zeyad what inclusion means to him:

“Being included in the mainstream, as part of it. Not treated different or special, but also not sidelined.”

Read about what SMHS is doing to provide culturally responsive services and offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace 👉 https://smhs.health.wa.gov.au/About-Us/Strategic-focus/Multicultural-Action-Plan

This week marked national Closing the Gap Day, highlighting the urgent need to work together towards health equality for...
20/03/2026

This week marked national Closing the Gap Day, highlighting the urgent need to work together towards health equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

SMHS is committed to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people through culturally safe, responsive and community-informed care.

Some of the key initiatives underway at SMHS to help close the gap include:

🟡 Embedding AHPRA-registered Aboriginal Health Practitioners across our hospital emergency departments, renal and dialysis, maternity, neonates, paediatrics and Aboriginal antenatal clinics to provide culturally appropriate care for Aboriginal patients.

🟠 Coordinating the statewide Aboriginal person-centred care training for the WA Health workforce, helping healthcare workers across WA build a better understanding of the values, beliefs and practices of Aboriginal people.

⚫ Working with Aboriginal Health Advisory Groups at our hospital sites, providing culturally responsive guidance and strategic advice on behalf of Aboriginal consumers across the SMHS catchment area.

Meet Elise 👋A senior data analyst in the SMHS Safety Quality and Consumer Engagement team, Elise is Chinese and speaks M...
19/03/2026

Meet Elise 👋

A senior data analyst in the SMHS Safety Quality and Consumer Engagement team, Elise is Chinese and speaks Mandarin. She is from mainland China and moved to Australia in 2011.

We asked Elise how diversity makes us stronger:

“Diversity makes us stronger by combining different traditions, perspectives and ways of thinking, which leads to greater creativity, understanding and success.”

Read about what SMHS is doing to provide culturally responsive services and offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace 👉 https://smhs.health.wa.gov.au/About-Us/Strategic-focus/Multicultural-Action-Plan

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19/03/2026

Not sure 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 you’re unwell? The new Access Health WA website makes it easy to find fast, safe and appropriate care for non-life-threatening conditions.

Whether you need a GP, urgent care clinic, pharmacy or after-hours advice, Access Health is your guide to the right care, at the right time.

Visit 👉 access.health.wa.gov.au

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