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  • A group of seven people stand on a stage smiling with a backdrop partially obscured that reads Aboriginal Health Conference 2026
    Showcasing innovation at the Aboriginal Health Conference 2026 17 September 2026 Close to 300 healthcare professionals, Aboriginal health workers, Aboriginal Elders, leaders, and community members, researchers, students, and members of the wider country WA community, came together recently for the Aboriginal Health Conference 2026.
  • Three women in three different photos appear side by side in a composite image.
    Allied health professionals representing country WA in Allied Health Awards 16 September 2026 We are excited to announce that three amazing WA Country Health Service allied health professionals have been named as finalists in this year’s WA Excellence in Allied Health Awards.
  • A group of people stand together in front of a brightly coloured artwork, some are nurses and hospital workers, some are Aboriginal family members with an elderly woman in a wheelchair in front
    Inspiring artwork Many Rivers represents a brighter future 15 September 2026 Aboriginal people should be aware that this story contains references to and words of deceased persons.
  • Laverton Hospital Community Open Day written over a picture of a recently completed hospital build on a bright sunny day
    Laverton Hospital Community Open Day 24 September 15 September 2026 The new Laverton Hospital will open its doors to the local community for an open day ahead of becoming operational next month
  • Country teams named finalists in 2026 WA Health Excellence Awards 14 September 2026 WA Country Health Service teams from across the state have taken their place as finalists in this year’s WA Health Excellence Awards.

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  • HEALTH UPDATE: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln 23 February 2024 With Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln forecast to re-develop into a tropical cyclone, WA Country Health Service has moved to relocate staff and patients from Coral Bay Nursing Post as a precautionary measure. The service is well prepared and working hard to keep patients and staff safe.
  • Local mum praises Margaret River Midwifery Group Practice following happy arrival 20 February 2024 A local mum has praised WA Country Health Service’s (WACHS) Margaret River Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) following the birth of her second child at Margaret River Hospital.
  • A n informatic that says East Kalgoorlie Primary School potential mercury exposure - health advice
    East Kalgoorlie Primary School - potential mercury exposure 19 February 2024 Low level mercury contamination has been detected in the classrooms and outdoor play areas at East Kalgoorlie Primary School. The amount of mercury found at the school does not normally make people sick — but more testing is being done to be sure.
  • HEALTH ALERT: Protect yourself against extreme heat 15 February 2024 WA Country Health Service is advising people in parts of the Kimberley – including West Kimberley, Dampier Peninsula and those travelling inland between Broome and Derby - to prepare for extreme heat.
  • Changes to mask wearing requirements at our hospitals and health services 14 February 2024 In-line with a downward trend of COVID-19 in the community, there are some changes to mask wearing requirements.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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