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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 community" Opened on 28 May 1976 as Rockingham - Kwinana District Hospital, Rockingham General Hospital was built to meet the needs of a rapidly growing community, following strong advocacy from local residents. For Moya, the hospital's story is closely tied to her own. She has been there from the very beginning, witnessing its growth from a small district hospital to a busy, modern health service caring for generations. "You don't stay somewhere for 50 years unless it means something to you. " M...

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.

Family’s heartfelt donation gives parents the gift of time to say final goodbyes 04 June 2026 Born on his due date in 2019, Jackson Cole Bantick is the third son for Amy and her husband Josh. Devastatingly, Jackson was born sleeping. “It was a perfect pregnancy, much like that of my previous two sons but on the day Jackson was due I didn’t feel right. I went into labour and when I got to the hospital, I was told there was no heart beat,” Mum Amy Bantick said. “They discovered later that I ...

Rockingham General Hospital's 50th birthday 29 May 2026 Yesterday we celebrated Rockingham General Hospital’s 50 years of caring for the community. Asheila thanked everyone who helped make our birthday special. “What a fabulous day and fabulous event that you have all contributed to. I can’t thank the planning team enough for what you have done and what a great achievement. You should all be proud of what you achieved. The planning that has gone into t...