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  • A man holds up his shirt sleeve showing a bandaid from having a recent injection , he is smiling and sitting in a  lawn chair in a backyard. A caption reads Flu immunisation is free in May and June.
    State Government launches Be Wise, Immunise to help WA beat the flu this winter 30 April 2026 Last year, WA experienced one of the worst flu seasons on record, resulting in our hospitals treating thousands of seriously ill patients of all ages. Getting vaccinated this winter is one the best ways to protect the community.
  • Care Opinion honours country health staff ahead of Patient Experience Week 29 April 2026 WA Country Health Service staff from across rural and remote WA were honoured in five of eight categories recognising outstanding achievement at the recent Care Opinion Forum: Leading The Way In Listening.
  • A male doctore and three female nurses in scrubs stand together smiling in a hospital room
    What Matters to You? Patient Experience Week - Building the Foundations of Experience 28 April 2026 Each year, Patient Experience (PX) Week gives WA Country Health Service an opportunity to highlight the ongoing commitment and dedication of our staff to improving patient interactions.
  • A Clnical Nurse Specialist stands in front of a hospital noticeboard with her hands in her pockets.
    Wendy's dedication to women and midwives recognised for excellence 28 April 2026 Whether it’s caring for pregnant women in her community, or supporting fellow midwives across the state, WA Country Health Service’s (WACHS) Wendy Hoey has been dedicated to supporting midwifery services for the past three decades.
  • Two men in business casual attire standing with two nurses in scrubs outside a building.
    Nobody knows your community like you: Help drive better health outcomes 24 April 2026 The Collie District Health Advisory Council (DHAC) is looking for passionate locals to become members and help improve health outcomes for the Collie community.

More WACHS News

  • A newly built car park without vehicles, some trees and sky in the background
    Albany Health Campus carpark expansion complete 16 January 2026 The $2 million expansion of Albany Health Campus’ carpark has reached practical completion.
  • Group of staff standing around and behind a man in a treatment chair.
    Award-winning Charm Oncology Management System completes statewide rollout 16 January 2026 Northam Health Service has become our final cancer treatment site to adopt the Charm Oncology Management System, completing the statewide rollout of this award-winning technology.
  • Woman standing in corridor smiling at camera.
    Sharon Lockyer awarded 2025 Healthway Aboriginal Research Training Scholarship 16 January 2026 Congratulations to our own Pilbara-based Aboriginal Health Practitioner Sharon Lockyer, who’s been awarded a prestigious scholarship to undertake a Diploma in Indigenous Research.
  • Violet Evans standing in an office next to a pull up banner with the words 'WACHS Command Centre'.
    Violet's art takes pride of place at Command Centre 14 January 2026 A remarkable work of art designed by proud Yamatji woman and Aboriginal mental health advocate Violet Evans is now featured prominently throughout the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Command Centre in the heart of Perth.
  • Interior of the Fitzroy Renal Clinic showing renal dialysis chairs and associated clinical infrastructure
    Fitzroy Crossing Renal Health Centre expansion completed 13 January 2026 The $9 million expansion of the Fitzroy Crossing Renal Health Centre has reached practical completion.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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