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  • Man and woman standing on a hill with bush and a river behind them at sunset.
    From Moora to national excellence: Dr Anna Kelly’s rural training journey 15 June 2026 Growing up on a farm near Moora in WA’s Wheatbelt, Dr Anna Kelly’s rural upbringing laid the foundation for a remarkable medical career.
  • Hands of kids underneath a blue light torch.
    Australia eliminates trachoma after decades of targeted effort 12 June 2026 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has validated Australia for the elimination of trachoma as a public health problem. This is a major milestone that reflects decades of sustained, targeted public health actions working in collaboration with Aboriginal communities to reduce infection, improve hygiene and ensure access to care.
  • Katanning Health Service honours National Sorry Day with Quandong tree planting ceremony 12 June 2026 National Sorry Day was honoured this year at Katanning Health Service with the planting of a quandong tree in the hospital gardens.
  • Girl playing a game with a clinician
    $1 million boost to accelerate elimination of rheumatic heart disease in Western Australia 09 June 2026 Efforts to eliminate rheumatic heart disease (RHD) have been significantly strengthened, with a $1 million grant awarded through the Future Health Research and Innovation Fund (FHRI) Spotlight Program.
  • A young woman stands between two men in an academic gown smiling holding an award. Another woman stand to their left also smiling.
    Pilbara's Chantelle wins Prestigious National Recognition for Academic Excellence 08 June 2026 WA Country Health Service Pilbara Director Strategy, Change and Service Development Chantelle Pears is no stranger to accolades.

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  • Graphic with three nurses against a landscape background with text 'GradConnect 2026: Nursing and Midwifery Graduate Program'
    Applications now open for 2026 GradConnect program 23 February 2026 WA Country Health Service is offering newly qualified enrolled nurses, registered nurses and midwives graduate positions through the 2026 GradConnect program.
  • Man in polo shirt sitting on a bench outside.
    2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist: Vernon Dann 23 February 2026 Wise. Approachable. A pillar of leadership, integrity and compassion. These are just a few of the words Vernon Dann’s colleagues used to describe our Aboriginal Mental Health Coordinator for the Kimberley.
  • Headshot of man in navy blue button up shirt.
    2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist: Dr Tom Bowles 20 February 2026 Albany surgical extraordinaire Dr Tom Bowles has been shortlisted for a prestigious award for his pivotal work establishing the Great Southern as a leading training hub for up-and-coming rural surgeons.
  • Three people in business attire standing an operating theatre.
    WA Governor Chris Dawson impressed during visit to Collie Health Service 20 February 2026 A tour of Collie Health Service’s state-of-the-art operating theatre and demonstration of our award-winning Emergency Telehealth Service (ETS) were among the highlights during a recent visit by His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia.
  • Doctor with stethoscope holding certificate standing in between two women.
    2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist: Dr Joshua Luhrs 18 February 2026 With a background in intensive care nursing, it’s no surprise Dr Joshua Luhrs has extensive clinical experience and a knack for keeping composed under pressure.
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