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Eleanor’s midwifery inspired artwork features nationally 06 March 2026 When she’s not caring for women and their babies, or researching them, Fiona Stanley Hospital Endorsed Clinical Midwife Eleanor Shenton is using her artistic talents to illustrate covers of national maternity journals and create artwork for midwifery conferences.

Lived experience at the centre of trauma-informed maternity care at SMHS 25 February 2026 A new Birth Trauma Advisory Committee at South Metropolitan Health Service is seeking expressions of interest from consumers with lived experience for two committee roles.

Australian-first study to better support ICU nurses underway at Fiona Stanley Hospital 17 February 2026 An Australian-first study seeking to support intensive care unit (ICU) nurses working in an adult ICU with evidence-based strategies is underway at Fiona Stanley Hospital.

Future of SMHS workforce looking bright with new nursing and midwifery graduates 09 February 2026 Across all our hospital sites, you will see plenty of fresh faces as our nursing and midwifery graduates start in various roles within South Metropolitan Health Service.

Australian of the Year finalist cherishes once-in-a-lifetime awards experience 30 January 2026 Australian of the Year award finalist Dr Daniela Vecchio spent the long weekend in Canberra with the Prime Minister, Governor General, dignitaries and some extraordinary Australians doing so much to help others.