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COVIDTestWA helping Western Australians receive PCR results faster 14 June 2022 With COVID-19 caseloads climbing to record highs in our community, the process at COVID-19 testing clinics remains instrumental for achieving the most accurate test results and helps to best ensure the safety and wellbeing of Western Australians. To assist Western Australians receive their PCR results efficiently as testing numbers increase, HSS and PathWest have streamlined the PCR testing process withCOVIDTestWA, a safe and secure pre-registration system that enables upfront capture of patient information prior to PCR testing. The system was developed by HSS to minimise manual intervention and data entry during PCR sample collection and processing, leading to reduced turnaround times. HSS COVID-19 Program Manager, Melissa Harika, managed the development and ongoing support of COVIDTestWA with her team. She said the newly implemented system has had a significant impact on testing facili... -
Welcome to the Noongar season, Makuru 01 June 2022 Today marks the first day of Makuru (June to July) in the Noongar seasonal calendar. It’s the coldest and wettest time of the year and known as the season of fertility. HSS Cadet Jasmine Unno is here to share some of her kaartdijin (knowledge) about this season and Noongar culture in the video. Sharing this kaartdijin is an important part of building Aboriginal cultural awareness at HSS to help create a culturally safe and inclusive environment that attracts Aboriginal people to our workforce. It also aligns with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy which aims to create a workplace where all employees are seen, valued and respected. -
Challenging gender bias in the workplace 01 January 0001 According to research by LeanIn.org, 73% of women experience bias at work, yet less than a third of employees are able to recognise bias when they see it. Whether deliberate or unconscious, bias makes it harder for women to get hired and promoted and negatively impacts their day-to-day work experiences. -
Breaking the bias to succeed in a male-dominated industry 01 January 0001 For many people, ICT is generally seen as a stereotypically male-dominated industry. However, for Karuna Dhital, ICT Service Specialist, she has never let this stereotype limit her drive to succeed, achieve her full potential and pursue a career in this profession. -
Emma's story marks Transgender Day of Visibility 01 January 0001 Emma’s Story I grew up in a generation where homosexuality was not spoken of and gender dysphoria was unknown. My parents were very conservative and formal and I was brought up in a very black and white world. My childhood was a confusing period during which I felt out of place amongst my male peers yet unwanted by the girls. This continued into secondary school and the only way I felt part of a group was with the ‘bad’ kids, getting into trouble and earning myself a few strokes of the cane, detention and the wrath of my father in the process.
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07/10/2024