AMA (WA) in the Media
At the AMA (WA), we take pride in being a strong voice for doctors, patients, and the healthcare system as a whole. Over the past two months, the AMA (WA) has been in the media, speaking up on relevant issues like the results of the latest AMA (WA) Hospital Health Check survey. Here’s a look at some of our most significant media appearances.
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
9 NEWS
Hospital Health Check
AMA (WA) Vice President Dr Kyle Hoath and DiT Co-Chairs Dr Natalie Ferrington and Dr Owen Taylor-Williams spoke to 9News about the concerning results of the 2025 AMA (WA) Hospital Health Check survey and what they reveal about conditions for WA’s junior doctors.
ABC Radio
Hospital Health Check
AMA (WA) DiT Co-Chair Dr Natalie Ferrington joined Nadia Mitsopoulos on WA Mornings to discuss the lived experiences of WA’s junior doctors, following the release of the latest AMA (WA) Hospital Health Check survey.
9 NEWS
Sugar Tax
AMA (WA) President Dr Michael Page appeared on 9News to advocate for a sugar tax, outlining how it could play a vital role in reducing obesity, diabetes, and related health issues across the community.
ABC GOLDFIELDS
Changes to WA’s Firearms Legislation
Dr Michael Page spoke with ABC Goldfields about recent changes to WA’s firearms legislation, discussing the implications for doctors and healthcare settings.
Social Media
Social Media
The top-performing Facebook post for the April–May period celebrated AMA (WA) member Dr Holly Reid, who was named Intern of the Year at the 2025 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards. This post achieved an impressive reach of 15,023, with 1,679 users engaging and 379 link clicks.
The second most popular post highlighted the 2024 AMA (WA) Best Student Prize recipients from the University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle. It reached 5,821 people, with 1,892 engaged users and 674 clicks – demonstrating strong interest in student achievement and future medical leaders.
Our best-performing LinkedIn post featured AMA (WA) President Dr Michael Page and CEO Dr Bennie Ng meeting with the new WA Health and Mental Health Minister, Hon Meredith Hammat MLA. This important advocacy moment reached 4,712 people, generating 169 clicks and 147 likes.
The second most engaged post was a vibrant photo roundup from the End of Term celebration for Junior Doctors, which reached 3,242 people and delivered strong interaction, with 2,282 clicks and
71 likes.
