Media Statements

From the Office of the Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA

Date MinisterPortfolioTitle

21/03/2023

Sanderson; Templeman

Health; Sport and Recreation

A wave of change as surfing events focus on mental health

14/03/2023

Sanderson

Health

All recommendations from Esther Foundation inquiry supported

14/03/2023

Sanderson

Health

Independent Review of WA Health System Governance response to improve patient experience

14/03/2023

Sanderson

Health

Brand new Collie operating theatre reaches practical completion

11/03/2023

Sanderson

Health

New digital tool to crack down on ‘doctor shopping’ for drugs

7/03/2023

Sanderson; Buti

Health; Education

Funding available for schools to address vaping and healthy eating

2/03/2023

Carey; Sanderson; Punch

Lands; Health; Seniors and Ageing

Land use change to support health services in Kalgoorlie-Boulder

28/02/2023

Sanderson

Mental Health

New community-led pilot to support young Aboriginal people in Fitzroy Valley

26/02/2023

Sanderson

Health

Best of the best - celebrating our nurses and midwives

23/02/2023

Sanderson

Health

First patient room unveiled at Joondalup’s new Mental Health Unit

23/02/2023

Sanderson

Health

Funding to help Cancer Council WA stop vaping by young people

20/02/2023

Sanderson

Health

Second stage of recruitment campaign to attract nurses and midwives to WA Health

19/02/2023

Sanderson

Health

Applications open for graduate nurses and midwives

16/02/2023

Sanderson; Ellery

Health; Finance

Expressions of interest sought for Bunbury hospital redevelopment

15/02/2023

Sanderson

Health

Laverton Hospital project ready for tender

13/02/2023

Sanderson

Health

Funding boost for Western Australians living with epilepsy

9/02/2023

McGowan; Sanderson

Premier; Health

Ronald McDonald House expansion to double capacity

5/02/2023

Sanderson; Ellery

Health; Finance

Evaluation of EOI progressing for Geraldton Health Campus

30/01/2023

Sanderson

Health

WA babies to be screened for neuromuscular condition

24/01/2023

Sanderson; Quigley

Health; Attorney General

McGowan Government to expand the State Mortuary

24/01/2023

Sanderson

Local Government

Tender opens for centralised cats and dogs registration system

19/01/2023

McGowan; Sanderson

Premier; Health

Independent experts appointed to review Western Australia’s COVID-19 management and response

19/01/2023

McGowan; Sanderson

Premier; Health

Nurses and midwives receive fast-tracked cost of living payment

23/12/2022

Sanderson

Health

Contemporary contract to improve ambulance service across WA

22/12/2022

Sanderson

Health

New Chair for East Metropolitan Health Service

21/12/2022

McGowan; Johnston; Sanderson

Premier; Industrial Relations; Health

State Government fast-tracks nurses and midwives pay rise

20/12/2022

Sanderson

Health

New ambulances arrive in the Kimberley this week

15/12/2022

Sanderson; Winton

Health; Child Protection

New program launched to support the health of vulnerable children

14/12/2022

Carey; Sanderson

Homelessness; Health

New Country Connect service for regional patients heading to Perth

5/12/2022

Sanderson

Mental Health

New President appointed to Mental Health Tribunal

5/12/2022

Sanderson

Health

Consumer focus groups start for new Women and Babies Hospital

4/12/2022

McGurk; Sanderson

Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Health

Help for emergency responders handling domestic violence call-outs

2/12/2022

Sanderson

Health

Maternity, birthing, and neonatal services to be expanded in Bunbury

2/12/2022

Sanderson

Health

Australian-first psychiatry training program to live, train and practice in regions

30/11/2022

Sanderson; Buti

Health; Finance

Expressions of Interest sought for Geraldton Hospital upgrade

24/11/2022

Sanderson

Health

First cardiac rehabilitation service launched in the Wheatbelt

22/11/2022

Sanderson

Health

More vaccinations now available at participating pharmacies

20/11/2022

Sanderson; Quigley; McGurk

Health; Attorney General; Women's Interests

McGowan Government to reform WA’s abortion laws

15/11/2022

Sanderson

Health

New emergency care unit at St John of God Midland Public Hospital

14/11/2022

Sanderson

Health

Pharmacy interns head bush in regional recruitment drive

8/11/2022

Sanderson

Health

New and improved Dongara residential aged care facilities welcome patients

3/11/2022

Sanderson

Health

New nature playground brightens QEII precinct

2/11/2022

Johnston; Sanderson

Industrial Relations; Health

WA Health workers accept State Government wages offer

31/10/2022

Sanderson

Health

New clinic opens for patients with long COVID-19 symptoms

31/10/2022

McGowan; Dawson; Sanderson

Premier; Emergency Services; Health

WA’s State of Emergency to end 12.01am November 4, 2022

27/10/2022

Sanderson

Health

New public car park opens at Joondalup Health Campus

24/10/2022

Sanderson

Mental Health

Mental Health Commissioner steps down after valuable contribution

23/10/2022

McGowan; Sanderson

Premier; Health

Record $11 million Telethon donation for WA's bravest kids

22/10/2022

Dawson; Sanderson

Medical Research; Health

McGowan Government announces funding boost to child health

20/10/2022

Sanderson; Punch

Health; Disability Services

Supporting patients with a disability to safely leave hospital

19/10/2022

Sanderson

Health

Western Australians invited to help shape new women and babies hospital

18/10/2022

Cook; Sanderson; Templeman

Tourism; Health; Sport and Recreation

Six months to go to 2023 World Transplant Games in Perth

18/10/2022

Sanderson

Health

South-West kids all smiles with paediatric dental surgery opening at Busselton Health Campus

13/10/2022

Sanderson

Health

Keeping patients safe from COVID-19 at WA hospitals

11/10/2022

Sanderson

Health

Exhibition acknowledges RPH’s role caring for Bali bombing victims

11/10/2022

Sanderson

Health

Bentley Hospital’s new modular beds now open

6/10/2022

Sanderson

Mental Health

State-wide screenings of WA film to launch Mental Health Week

6/10/2022

Sanderson

Health

Your Voice in Health survey returns as pandemic pressures ease

30/09/2022

Sanderson

Health

WA hospitals welcome next generation of nurses and midwives

29/09/2022

Sanderson

Health

Western Australia restricts sale of nitrous oxide gas canisters

23/09/2022

Sanderson

Health

Free RAT handout at the Perth Royal Show

23/09/2022

Sanderson

Health

Bunbury Regional Hospital to benefit from 30 new modular beds

23/09/2022

Sanderson

Health

New ophthalmology unit opens at Fremantle Hospital

23/09/2022

Sanderson

Health

$1.8 million to upgrade Plantagenet Cranbrook Health Service

20/09/2022

Sanderson

Health

Improving critical cancer diagnostic equipment for Western Australians

12/09/2022

Sanderson

Health

Wearable technology gives emergency department staff a second set of eyes on patients

6/09/2022

Sanderson

Health

Small grants set to make big impact on health of WA students

5/09/2022

McGowan; Sanderson

Premier; Health

Collie Health Service redevelopment progressing

23/08/2022

Sanderson

Health

Paving the way for Perth’s newest Mental Health Unit

16/08/2022

Sanderson

Health

Community control of Aboriginal health clinics to help close the gap

10/08/2022

McGowan; Sanderson

Premier; Health

More free RATs for Western Australian households

9/08/2022

Sanderson

Health

New era for ambulance services to deliver contemporary care

9/08/2022

Sanderson

Health

Measured approach to scaling back WA hospital COVID processes

8/08/2022

McGowan; Sanderson

Premier; Health

New 30-bed modular hospital ward boosts capacity at Rockingham General Hospital

5/08/2022

Sanderson

Health

More than 15,000 nicotine vapes seized in compliance crackdown

4/08/2022

Sanderson

Health

New resources to support Western Australians in future health care decisions

2/08/2022

McGowan; Sanderson

Premier; Health

WA’s Free Jab June and July program a success

1/08/2022

Sanderson; Ellery

Health; Education and Training

Increased RAT distribution for WA schools

31/07/2022

McGowan; Carey; Sanderson; Buti

Premier; Lands; Health; Aboriginal Affairs

Broome Health and Wellbeing Campus to be first of its kind

27/07/2022

Sanderson

Health

Investing in research to protect WA kids from harmful industries

15/07/2022

Sanderson

Health

Day hospice offers respite and care to patients with life-limiting illness

12/07/2022

Sanderson

Health

New recruitment drive to encourage midwives to return to hospitals

10/07/2022

Sanderson

Mental Health

WA's first residential service for young people at risk of suicide

7/07/2022

Sanderson

Health

Eligibility expanded for winter COVID-19 booster

6/07/2022

McGowan; Sanderson

Premier; Health

Mask mandate removed for tour buses in boost for WA tourism

1/07/2022

Sanderson

Mental Health

Alcohol. Think Again campaign empowers parents to keep under 18s alcohol free

30/06/2022

Sanderson

Health

Free flu jab program extended to give more West Australians chance to get vaccinated

28/06/2022

McGowan; Sanderson

Premier; Health

Innovative modular hospital wards to boost WA’s hospital capacity

24/06/2022

Sanderson

Mental Health

Mental health pilot to boost Aboriginal social and emotional wellbeing

24/06/2022

McGowan; Sanderson

Premier; Health

Millions more free RATs for Western Australians at pop-up locations

23/06/2022

McGowan; Sanderson

Premier; Health

COVID-19 testing clinic changes to reflect demand

23/06/2022

Dawson; Sanderson

Medical Research; Mental Health

Innovation investment to build resilient children and confident young people

20/06/2022

Sanderson

Health

Sports program to support Aboriginal children’s mental health

15/06/2022

Sanderson; Papalia

Health; Police

Mental Health Co-response expanded into South-West

15/06/2022

McGowan; Sanderson

Premier; Health

Mask wearing mandate removed at airports in line with national advice

14/06/2022

Sanderson

Health

RPH’s new $10 million inpatient Mental Health Unit now open

10/06/2022

Ellery; Sanderson

Education and Training; Health

Toolkit and education campaign to stop young people vaping

2/06/2022

Buti; Sanderson

Aboriginal Affairs; Health

Remote Kimberley medical service receives $2 million boost

1/06/2022

McGowan; Sanderson

Premier; Health

Lotterywest and Healthway CEO appointed

1/06/2022

McGowan; Sanderson

Premier; Health

More public health measures phased out following WA’s soft landing