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Independent Chair appointed to lead QEII Health and Biomedical Precinct 23 December 2025 Western Australia’s Health and Biomedical Precinct at Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre (QEII) today reached a significant milestone with the appointment of Ms Paula Rogers as the inaugural Independent Chair of the Precinct Leadership Group (PLG).
Stakeholder Update: QEII Health and Biomedical Precinct governance and next steps 23 December 2025 As the year draws to a close, we are pleased to provide stakeholders with an update on the development of the QEII Health and Biomedical Precinct. Your ongoing interest and feedback have been invaluable in shaping the direction of this important initiative.
WA to host 2026 World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease 23 December 2025 Perth will welcome the world’s leading experts in rheumatic heart disease (RHD) when it hosts the second World Heart Federation World Congress on RHD in November 2026.
WA’s health innovation start-ups take off with WAVCI support 23 December 2025 Western Australia’s innovation ecosystem is gaining strength through the Western Australian Venture Capital Initiative (WAVCI), which has delivered strong results in its first year. The initiative is designed to expand the pool of venture capital available in WA and accelerate the growth of high-potential businesses across the State’s priority sectors.
Thank you, WA – our 2025 wrap and what we’re delivering together in 2026 22 December 2025 As 2025 draws to a close, I want to thank everyone across Western Australia’s health and medical research and innovation community for your commitment to improving health outcomes.