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Cook govt 'guarantees' Mount Hospital's future

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The state government has done a deal with Bethesda to ensure the Mount Hospital, which is currently in receivership under current operator Healthscope, can remain viable.

Aged care tech inks $8.8m deal

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Leederville-based aged care technology developer InteliCare Holdings will have its AI platform installed in 22 Victorian aged care facilities as part of an $8.8 million deal.

Lack of hospital maintenance planning exposed

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An audit report concluded the state government needs to get more proactive in dealing with hospital maintenance issues.

Appointments September 19, 2025

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This week's business appointments include Sue Ellery, John Van Der Wielen, Jeanette Fenske, Neale Fong, and Michael Tamlin.

Fund to fix old hospitals

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A $50 million fund to fix myriad maintenance issues at three ageing hospitals has been unveiled by the state government.

Health panel calls for change

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WA Country Health service chair Neale Fong has called for primary care to be returned to state government's hands and out of its federal counterpart's jurisdiction.

Added support welcomed by WAIS

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WA Institute of Sport chief executive officer Matt Fulton has praised the state government for listening and backing its vision for the future.

WAIS receives $20.8 million funding boost

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The state government will provide the WA Institute of Sport with an additional $20.8 million over the next four years, on the back of recent Olympic success in Paris.

Appointments October 6, 2023

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Our weekly appointments wrap includes Wes Smith, Basil Lenzo, Nathan Harman, Chiara Pacifici, Joe Totaro, Kristie Young, Steven Lawrence, Neale Fong, Peter Mansell, Lee Guthrie, Paul Lombard and Sandra Bell.

WAIS boss steps down

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The WA Institute of Sport will commence a national search for a new boss after its long-serving chief executive stepped down following discussions with the new board.

Appointments September 15, 2023

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Our weekly appointments wrap includes Jamie Allardice, Zac Komur, Gail Bowman, Marten Tieleman, Alison Xamon, Kate O'Hara, Rebecca Smith, David Flanagan, Chris Ellison, Josh Thurlow, Neale Fong, Gary Dreibergs, Darren Foster, Fabian Ross and Jennifer McGrath.

Bethesda, Microsoft partner for new clinic

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Bethesda Health Care's new mental health clinic in Cockburn will be the first health facility in Australia to use Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare in its day-to-day operations.

Pentanet aims to create esports hub

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Internet and cloud-gaming company Pentanet has secured a sponsorship deal with West Perth Football Club, in a bid to create a space for esports.

Cockburn mental health hospital expansion approved

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Bethesda Health Care's plan to grow its Cockburn mental health centre to 70 beds has been given the green light.

Bethesda seeks to expand mental health hospital

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Bethesda's $60m Cockburn facility to grow to 75 beds.

Bethesda kicks off $58m development

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Bethesda Health Care has awarded a contract to Broad Construction to build its new facility at Cockburn and struck a deal to sell the asset to property group Dexus.

Bethesda to build new mental health service

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Bethesda Health Care has announced it is planning to build a private 40-bed mental health service on a 10,000 square metre block in Cockburn.

Fong takes new role at Bethesda

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Neale Fong has been appointed chief executive of Bethesda Health Care after serving as chairman of the Claremont-based hospital operator since 2008.

Harmanis has mindful plan to help

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Philanthropist and former mining entrepreneur Kerry Harmanis has narrowed the focus of his donations in recent years, and now primarily funds his passion project, Mindful Meditation Australia.

Board Moves April 16, 2019

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Our daily board moves wrap includes David Quinlivan, Mark Wheatley, Keith Jones, Tony Brazier, Susan Hunter, Craig Readhead, Campbell Baird, Mark Davies, Winton Willesee, Erlyn Dale, Peter O'Connor, Simon Trevisan, Neale Fong, Fleur Hudson, and CongYan Xue.

Board Moves October 3, 2018

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After 18 months as executive chair of Capricorn Metals, Heath Hellewell has stepped down from the role but remains a managing director.

Innovative mental health check launched

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A world-first mental health check-in that combines wearable technology with an online survey was launched in Perth today.

Chrysalis wants out of resources

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Neale Fong-chaired Chrysalis Resources has announced its intention to enter the tech market by acquiring a Philippines-based company which operates a mobile banking, payments and remittance platform.

Long term at Peel for Fong

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NEALE Fong has returned to health management in a major way, making it clear that his appointment to run the Peel Health Campus was not a stop-gap fix after recent turmoil.

Top health players team up for new venture Australis

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THEY have run some of the state's biggest health services operations and now they have joined forces to form a consultancy to help others do the same.

Private hospital seeks state support

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Privately owned Bethesda Hospital in Claremont, chaired by former health department boss Neale Fong, has approached the state government to assist with a financing package to buy back its land and

Private hospital seeks state support

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Privately owned Bethesda Hospital in Claremont, chaired by former health department boss Neale Fong, has approached the state government to assist with a financing package to buy back its land and

Rift over waterfront hospital

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THE two commercial arms of the Churches of Christ, led by Neale Fong and Barry Honey, have split over the future of Claremont's Bethesda Hospital.

Big salaries skew perspective

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THE sacking of a provincial health chief in Canada might seem far removed from Western Australia's public service, but the news that gained global attention shows bureaucrat salaries are a big issue around the world.

Main players in new health advisory group

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A NEW advisory group consisting of 28 past and present health industry professionals has been established in Perth to support the development of sector leaders in Western Australia.

Government ‘poaching’ eggs on nursing sector

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PRIVATE hospital chiefs have criticised a WA Government letter they say is aimed at “poaching” their nurses.