Individual Medal of Distinction Recipient
We are delighted to announce that the recipient of the 2025 CHA Individual Medal of Distinction Award is Sophie Sennar – Medication Safety Nurse Consultant, Women’s and Children’s Health Network, SA.
In recognition of your exceptional leadership, expertise, and advocacy in advancing paediatric safety and nursing practice at both local and national levels through the implementation of transformative clinical innovations.
Local/Community Medal of Distinction Recipient
We are delighted to announce that the recipient of the 2025 CHA Local Community Medal of Distinction Award is Working Together for Kids Program – Werribee Mercy Hospital, VIC.
In recognition of the exceptional contributions by the Werribee Mercy’s Working Together for Kids program towards enabling holistic, high quality, and coordinated care, significantly improving access and outcomes for children and young people.
Teams Medal of Distinction Recipient
We are delighted to announce that the recipient of the 2025 CHA Team Medal of Distinction Award is ISAID Program – Royal Children’s Hospital, VIC.
In recognition of the ISAID program’s exceptional contribution towards improving the outcomes and experiences of young people experiencing behaviours of concern, through evidence-based and trauma-informed care.
Sustainability Medal of Distinction Recipient
We are delighted to announce that the recipient of the 2025 CHA Sustainability Medal of Distinction Award is Justine Parsons – Clinical Nurse Consultant NICU, John Hunter Children’s Hospital, NSW.
In recognition of your outstanding leadership in driving innovative and impactful recycling initiatives within your NICU, leading to a reduced carbon footprint and a culture of sustainability, engagement and accountability amongst staff and families.
CHA would also like to recognise the outstanding contributions to child health made by the individuals and teams nominated for this award. Their commitment to making a meaningful impact on children and their families goes above and beyond, inspiring not only their peers but the entire CHA community. To each of these dedicated nominees: congratulations and thank you for your leadership and vision in shaping a healthier future for children and families everywhere.
Individual Nominees:
Dr William Garvey – The Royal Children’s Hospital
Dr Joanne Ging – The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
Dr Anthony Slater - Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service
Dr Jasneek Chawla – Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service
Prof Nitin Kapur - Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service
Alice Johnson – Perth Children’s Hospital
Dr Sonya Stacey – Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service
Cherry McManamon – Queensland Children’s Hospital
Marnie O’Meara – Women’s and Children’s Health Network
Community Nominees:
Grampians Health’s Hospital in the Home Program – Grampians Health Services Ballarat
Toddler Track Model – Queensland Children’s Hospital
Disability Access and Inclusion Project – Women’s and Children’s Health Network
Paediatric Asthma Toolkit – Women’s and Children’s Health Network
Educational Trauma Prevention Campaign – Women’s and Children’s Health Network
Team Nominees:
Centre for Health Analytics – The Royal Children’s Hospital
Ward 4A – Adolescent Ward – Perth Children’s Hospital
General Medical – Queensland Children’s Hospital
Rehabilitation Orthopaedic Service – Women’s & Children’s Health Network
Cardiac Surgery Fast Track Program – The Royal Children’s Hospital
Brisbane ADHD Collaborative – Children’s Health Queensland
Adolescent Unit – Women’s & Children’s Health Network
Cocoon Program – Women’s & Children’s Health Network
Taikurrinthi Team – Women’s & Children’s Health Network
WCH@Home – Women’s & Children’s Health Network
Kate Collins – Centenary Hospital for Women & Children
QPSP Queensland Paediatric Sepsis Program – Children’s Health Queensland
Alongside Grief and Loss Program – Women’s and Children’s Health Network
Sustainability Nominees:
Karen Kiang – The Royal Children’s Hospital
Cathryn Cox – The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
CHQ Green Team – Queensland Children’s Hospital
Rebecca McIntyre – The Royal Children’s Hospital
