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  • A woman smiles at a man in a black cap as she fills out a pink form
    Supporting Autumn Centre residents so they do not miss the count 31 August 2026 The Elizabeth Hansen Patient Accommodation and Support Services team recently stepped up to assist Autumn Centre residents with completing their 2026 Census forms.
  • Derby's Zyhannah wins NAIDOC Emerging Leader award 28 August 2026 Derby-based Alcohol and other Drugs Prevention Officer Zyhannah Bin Jalil has shone bright at this year’s Walalakoo Aboriginal Corporation NAIDOC Community Awards.
  • Making waves – Zahlee Venn secures WA Training Awards semi-finalist spot 28 August 2026 School-based trainee Zahlee Venn has been named a semi-finalist in the WA Training Awards. Studying a Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance through WA Country Heath Service, she was recognised in the School-Based Apprentice of the Year category.
  • Plenty of smiles for mum and bub being cared for at Bunbury Regional Hospital 27 August 2026 After welcoming her son at Bunbury Regional Hospital in December last year, Julie found herself navigating an unexpected emotional rollercoaster and was glad to have the WA Country Health Service team there every step of the way.
  • A graphic of three people with the words "Medicare Mental Health Check In' written underneath
    Free online and telehealth mental health support 26 August 2026 The Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing new ‘Medicare Mental Health Check In’ offers free support to people living in Australia aged 16 years and over

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  • Two women sit opposite one another at an outside cafe with takeway coffees in front of them, they face each other in conversation.
    WACHS Trial Centre Showcases National Leadership in Regional Clinical Trials 26 August 2026 WA Country Health Service has been featured in the LifeSciences Australia Cognitio podcast, with WACHS Trial Centre Program Leads discussing the key elements of establishing and growing a clinical trial service across rural and remote Western Australia.
  • A patient sits in a chair while two speech pathologists prepare for an exploratory procedure
    New virtual care swallowing assessment goes down well with Kimberley communities 24 August 2026 Kimberley patients can now access specialised swallowing assessments closer to home through a new telehealth pilot being delivered in Broome.
  • A group of people posing for the camera
    Continuing to improve cultural capabilities across our organisation 21 August 2026 Meet our newest Aboriginal Health Champions Program participants.
  • Doctor and nurse standing in front of hospital entry.
    Far from home, Kiwi cared for by Broome’s best 21 August 2026 A trip to the Kimberley that led one New Zealander to seek care at Broome Hospital, turned out to be more than your average outback adventure.
  • Speech Pathology Week 2026 – Communication creates possibility 21 August 2026 This Speech Pathology Week, we celebrate the flexibility, connection and opportunities for virtual care can provide for children and families across Western Australia.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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