- Winners announced for the 2025 WA Excellence in Allied Health Awards
- Awards highlight innovation, leadership, and dedication across allied health sector
- Award ceremony coincides with Allied Health Professions Day celebrations
A physiotherapist who dedicated more than 40 years of his life to improving the health and wellbeing of Western Australians is among those to take top honours at the 2025 WA Excellence in Allied Health Awards.
Last night's ceremony recognised allied health professionals for their outstanding contributions to patient care, spotlighting those who demonstrate excellence and innovation across the health system.
The Lifetime Achievement Honour was awarded to Ian Cooper, former head of Physiotherapy at Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital, for his profound and lasting impact on allied health in WA.
Ian played a role in establishing some of the first advanced scope physiotherapy services in WA, and although now retired, Ian continues to deliver workshops for university students and holds several volunteer positions in the community.
The Weekend Feeding Team at Perth Children's Hospital was awarded the Allied Health Team of the Year award for demonstrating clinical excellence as a team.
The announcement coincides with Allied Health Professions Day, an annual global event celebrating the contribution of allied health professionals across more than 30 professions.
For a full list of award recipients, click this link .
As stated by Health and Mental Health Minister Meredith Hammat:
"Allied health professionals improve lives, restore function, and promote wellbeing in all patients.
"These awards celebrate the innovation, compassion, and teamwork of allied health workers, who support the delivery of exceptional health care in Western Australia.
"I thank all allied health professionals for their dedication to patient care and their commitment to improving health outcomes for Western Australians."
