- Awards celebrate health professionals in WA's public health system
- WA Country Health Service nurse practitioner recognised for lifetime achievement
- South and North Metropolitan Health Services take out major accolades
- Cook Government investing in the health workforce
A Geraldton emergency nurse practitioner who has dedicated decades to caring for sick people has taken a top honour in the 2025 WA Health Excellence Awards.
The event celebrated the people and programs leading the way in improving health outcomes and delivering exceptional care to Western Australians.
WA Country Health Service emergency nurse practitioner Deanne Brooks, who is based at Geraldton Health Campus, received the Minister for Health's Award, acknowledging her decades of dedication to emergency care.
Deanne's leadership and mentoring have inspired generations of regional clinicians and strengthened the delivery of urgent care across country WA.
The Director General's Award was presented to South Metropolitan Health Service's Geriatricians for Older Adults in the Emergency Departmentproject.
This innovative model of care is improving outcomes for older patients through specialist-led multidisciplinary collaboration, enhancing safety, and quality of care.
Nurse practitioner Sue Morey from North Metropolitan Health Service was named the 7NEWS Health Hero, a community-nominated award recognising her extraordinary compassion and commitment to her patients.
Her professionalism and warmth make her a trusted practitioner for those she cares for, demonstrating patient-centred care at its best.
A further 10 category winners were chosen from an impressive field of finalists and details of their exceptional work across the health system can be found here .
As stated by Health Minister Meredith Hammat:
"I'm constantly blown away by the dedication and professionalism of the incredible workers that drive our public health system. These awards are about celebrating you all.
"Congratulations to all our finalists and winners, particularly the winner of this year's Minister for Health Award Deanne Brooks.
"Deanne exemplifies this dedication and excellence, consistently demonstrating outstanding expertise and exceptional service.
"She is described by her colleagues at Geraldton Health Campus as a leader and a role model, not just in the health service she works in, but for the entire nursing profession."
