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Find out about the latest news and developments from around our health service.

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  • Country health champions honoured at WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards 12 May 2025 WA Country Health Service nurses and midwives have again proved they are among the best of the best, claiming two categories at the 2025 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards.
  • Palliative Care Week 2025 12 May 2025 This week, WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is marking Palliative Care Week by reflecting on the remarkable progress made in recent years in the provision of care to people living with life-limiting illness in regional areas.
  • 'Yarn with a purpose' strengthening communication in Aboriginal healthcare 08 May 2025 WA Country Health Service and The WA Centre for Rural Health Clinical Yarning Implementation Research team have partnered to provide Clinical Yarning training to clinical health staff across the Midwest.
  • 2025 Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards - Consumer Appreciation Award 07 May 2025 Part of our Kimberley Palliative Care Service team, Clinical Nurse Abbey Robinson has distinguished herself as a champion of person- and family-centred care.
  • Alison's legacy stitched into the hearts of many 05 May 2025 After 26 incredible years of unwavering commitment, compassion and excellence, WA Country Health Service bids a heartfelt farewell to Wellington Physiotherapist Alison Smith.

More WACHS News

  • Collage of five photos of WACHS midwives in uniform holding newborns.
    WACHS midwives delivering high quality care to regional families 05 May 2022 Across the WA Country Health Service, a dedicated team of midwives works hard to ensure expectant mothers and their families have access to high quality care close to home.
  • Midwife Kate Elliott cradles newborn baby
    Meet the Goldfields Midwife supporting Western Australian families 04 May 2022 With a career spanning 18 years and three continents, Registered Midwife Kate Elliott has made a world of difference to the lives of many expectant families in her time.
  • WACHS CE Jeff Moffet visits the new Newman Health Campus ED
    Stage one of Newman’s brand-new health service reaches practical completion 29 April 2022 Residents of Newman and surrounding communities will soon have access to a brand new $61.4 million hospital after stage one of the Newman Health Service redevelopment reached practical completion.
  • More babies to be born in Margaret River 12 April 2022 The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) has launched its fifth Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) in the South West.
  • Janinne Gliddon and others on stage at WA Women's Hall of Fame ceremony
    Aboriginal health advocate inducted into WA Women's Hall of Fame 28 March 2022 Janinne Gliddon, Regional Aboriginal Health Consultant for the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Wheatbelt, was one of 16 trailblazing women recently inducted into the WA Women’s Hall of Fame.
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Last Updated: 24/01/2024
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