An innovative project highlighting the importance of simple oral care activities like tooth brushing has won double accolades at the recent South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) Excellence Awards for its outstanding clinical outcomes.

Chaplain Clare Oudman's compassion and ability to bring people together was honoured recently when she won the Chief Executive's Commitment to Excellence Award at the SMHS Excellence Awards.

The annual IMPROVE Conference was recognised for providing development opportunities for Fiona Stanley and Fremantle hospitals staff at the recent SMHS Excellence Awards.

A mental health forum hosted by South Metropolitan Health Service in partnership with the Mental Health Commission and local governments facilitated important conversations on ways to collaborate to improve mental health and wellbeing in our local communities.