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Waikiki RkPG Peninsula Ward is up and running 11 August 2026 Located in the Waikiki Private Hospital, and only a five-minute drive from Rockingham General Hospital, the Peninsula Ward is an important element of the South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) Winter Strategy. Having been open since June 2, the 20 extra beds work to reduce pressure on the State’s health system over the busy winter season. The ward supports patients who are medically cleared for discharge, helping co-locate this patient group and making beds available at Rockingham General Hospital for patients who require acute care. SMHS Winter Commander Sally Okoye thanked staff for their great work in getting this ward ready. “Standing up a new ward is a significant achievement. Staff from across the hospital have continued to work together to support high-quality care for patients,” Sally said. “Creating dedicated capacity helps patients move to the right pl...

Rockingham celebrates NAIDOC week 06 August 2026 NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for us all to reflect on how we can continue to build respectful relationships and create a more culturally safe and inclusive healthcare system.

Five decades of care, community and Moya at RGH 23 June 2026 When Moya Parker first walked through the doors of Rockingham General Hospital, it was just days from opening. Fifty years later, she is still part of the team. "I suppose you could say I've stayed a while" Moya said. "Our first week we ran tours of the hospital for the general public. "Having our own hospital after so many years of going to Fremantle was wonderful and there was much buzz in the c...

Community and clinician forums to explore voluntary assisted dying 08 June 2026 Clinicians and community members are invited to attend two upcoming forums in Perth that will explore voluntary assisted dying through real stories, lived experiences and clinical perspectives.