Melissa Murdoch Burns Nursing Award
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Melissa Murdoch Burns Nursing Award, recognising outstanding nursing care at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH).
Established in 2025 in loving memory of Melissa Murdoch, a highly respected nurse who dedicated her career to caring for children with burn injuries at Princess Margaret Hospital and Perth Children’s Hospital, the award celebrates her lasting contribution to nursing.
The annual award recognises a PCH nurse who demonstrates the values Melissa upheld throughout her career, including friendship, teamwork, mentorship, clinical excellence and a commitment to education.
PCH staff, patients, families and anyone who has experienced or witnessed exceptional nursing care at Perth Children’s Hospital are invited to nominate a deserving nurse.
Award Recognition
The recipient will receive:
- Their name engraved on the perpetual plaque displayed at the PCH Burns Clinic.
- A $500 wellbeing prize, proudly supported by the Fiona Wood Foundation, to support personal health and wellbeing.
How to Nominate
Nominations should highlight how the nurse demonstrates Melissa’s values and the positive difference they have made to patients, families, colleagues or the wider hospital community.
Nominations may be submitted anonymously.
Key Dates
Nominations close: Monday 2 November 2026 at 5.00 pm (AWST).
Recipient announcement: Tuesday 10 November 2026, at the Fiona Wood Foundation Research Impact Event.
For more information and to submit a nomination, please click here.