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  • Moving to virtual assessment of executive function in occupational therapy 04 November 2026 Occupational Therapy Coordinator and researcher Toni Heinemann is currently undertaking a research project that will explore the Oxford Digital Multiple Errands Test (OxMET), and its reliability for executive function screening in an Australian hospital setting. Executive function is a cognitive skill that is the brain’s management system, helping us to organise, make decisions, solve problems and get things done. Toni said that efficiently understanding a patient’s executive function ability after illness or injury is critical to support discharge planning from hospital, especially for those living alone. “Accurate screening of executive function by occupational therapists is important, so we can ensure people receive the right support and rehabilitation to address their needs,” she said. “The OxMET uses a virtual scenario of shopping to assess executive fu...
  • Osborne Park Hospital Sewing Group volunteers Ann, Helen, Jan and Mary.
    Volunteers sew support for patients at Osborne Park Hospital 05 October 2026 A talented group of volunteers at Osborne Park Hospital is helping improve the patient experience one stitch at a time. The hospital's volunteer sewing group creates a range of handmade items that support patients and clinical teams across the hospital, from wheelchair and walking-frame bags to therapy resources used in rehabilitation programs. Working closely with allied health staff, the volunte...
  • Osborne Park Hospital catering team
    New morning tea menu brings greater choice for Osborne Park Hospital patients 01 October 2026 Patients at Osborne Park Hospital are enjoying a new range of morning tea options designed to provide greater variety, flavour and enjoyment during their stay. The enhanced menu is the result of a collaborative project involving catering, dietetics, speech pathology, allied health and ward teams, who worked together to ensure the new offerings are both enjoyable and appropriate for a wide range of...
  • Osborne Park Physiotherapy Assistant Lauren and physiotherapy patient Louise
    Supporting independence at any age 01 October 2026 International Day of Older Persons, celebrated on 1 October, is an opportunity to recognise the valuable contributions older people make to our communities and the support available to helps them remain active, independent and connected. For Louise (78 years), maintaining her independence has always been important. Caring for her 97-year-old mother and running an arts program for children twice a ...
  • Group photo of 2026 GEM Award finalists
    Finalists announced for North Metropolitan Health Services 2026 GEM Awards 03 September 2026 Congratulation to this year’s finalists of the North Metropolitan Health Service Go the Extra Mile (GEM) Awards. The annual awards recognise the outstanding work being done throughout our health service and recognise our ongoing commitment to delivering the best outcomes and highest levels of care for our patients and community. There are 13 awards and every one of this year’s nominations was of a...

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  • Anita Rattray OPH Physiotherapist
    Praise for OPH Physiotherapist Anita 05 August 2020 We love hearing about our amazing staff and sharing the positive experiences of our patients. Last week an Osborne Park Hospital (OPH) rehabilitation outpatient shared their lovely experience in relation to the care they received from Anita Rattray one of our OPH Senior Physiotherapists… "I am writing this to give some positive feedback on the whole staff at Osborne Park Hospital but especially one physiotherapist Anita whom I've been seeing for the last month. I felt Anita has a great way of balancing professionalism, care and friendliness which makes rehabilitation enjoyable. We get a lot done and I am progressing well, all while having a positive experience. I don't normally write feedback but in this case, I feel Anita needs commendation on her excellent skills and bedside manner." Wonderful work Anita and the entire OPH team. Thank you for your wonderful work, expertise an...
  • Jeanine Alford
    Celebrating our dedicated staff! 23 July 2020 Our SCGOPHCG Employee of the Month Award winner for May is Jeanine Alford Clinical Nurse Manager for Ward 4 at Osborne Park Hospital (OPH). Jeanine was nominated by Sharon Burke, Acting Coordinator of Nursing who said Jeanine is an excellent advocate for her patients and her staff. “Jeanine manages Ward 4 Younger Adult Rehab at OPH, a very complex and challenging patient cohort, and has been pivotal in the improvements in patient flow between Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and OPH,” said Sharon. “Traditionally there have been a number of barriers for larger patients, aggressive patients and complex patients being admitted to OPH. Jeanine has been incredibly pro-active in breaking through these barriers and displaying a can-do attitude in order to ensure these patients receive the most appropriate care in the most appropriate setting. By having the patient’s best ...
  • Twenty handbags containing personal care items, known as Share the Dignity bags
    OPH staff Share the Dignity with Stirling Women's Refuge 14 July 2020 Twenty handbags containing personal care items, known as Share the Dignity bags, were recently donated by OPH staff to the Stirling Women's Refuge. Share the Dignity bags are collected by women’s refuges to benefit ladies who have escaped family domestic violence suddenly and are staying at a refuge. OPH Admissions Clerk Cheryl Homewood led the collection of sanitary items, toothbrushes and toothpaste, soap, deodorant, hand cream, and pamper items such as lip balm, face masks, bath salts, and perfume, along with dressing gowns and underwear, to share with this vulnerable group of women. Thank you for your kind donation Cheryl - we're sure your hard work and kindness will be very much appreciated by the ladies at Stirling Women's Refuge.
  • Genevieve Jones
    Celebrating our dedicated staff! 01 July 2020 Our SCGOPHCG Employee of the Month Award winner for April is Genevieve Jones Registered Midwife at Osborne Park Hospital. Genevieve was nominated by Justine Huggins, CNM OPH Women’s and Newborn Services who said Genevieve encompasses everything you would want if you could handpick your own private midwife - the perfect nurturer who always puts her patients and their families first. Genevieve was recently involved in a rare and complex obstetric case and displayed incredible compassion and empathy to the family, voluntarily advocating to conduct home visits to maintain continuity of care. Justine said Genevieve is patient focused, empowering, caring, empathetic, nurturing, safe, kind and genuine. “Genevieve is professional and supportive and consistently strives to provide continuity of care to women and their babies, building trust and rapport with her patients,” said J...
  • Jacqui Speers
    Celebrating our dedicated staff! 01 July 2020 Meet our January OPH Employee of the Quarter Award winner, Jacqui Speers, Senior Social Worker, Women’s and Newborn Service (WNB)OPH. Jacqui was nominated by Social Work Head of Department Gianna Renshaw who described her as a collaborative member of the multidisciplinary team who consistently works to ensure the best outcomes for patients. Jacqui is highly committed to her work with vulnerable patients and their babies in the OPH WNB service. Jacqui, along with her colleagues is always very thorough in providing social work expertise and managing complex cases involving complicated psychosocial factors. Her work is often centred around advocating for mothers’ rights, at the same time as having to assess any risk factors for their babies and other children. Recently, Jacqui was involved in a sensitive, complex case that required intensive social work intervention. Jacqui wo...
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