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  • Group of staff smiling after completing their onboarding
    Aboriginal Health Champions Program goes from strength to strength 22 June 2026 We are excited to announce that our third cohort of Aboriginal Health Champion Program participants have recently been onboarded.
  • Woman in sunglasses and polo shirt with Aboriginal artwork standing outdoors in front of a tree.
    Lived experience helps Aboriginal Mental Health Coordinator Lisa Collard 22 June 2026 An integral part of the Bunbury Regional Hospital team, Aboriginal Mental Health Coordinator Lisa Collard brings a wealth of lived experience to her work.
  • A group of staff in an outdoor setting
    Acknowledging National Reconciliation Week at Bennett Street 19 June 2026 National Reconciliation Week provides an important opportunity for our staff to stand up and show their support and intention in working towards true reconciliation for Aboriginal people.
  • Line of eleven staff in scrubs standing against a green wall.
    Celebrating staff at Laverton Hospital and what remote nursing means to them 19 June 2026 With the new Laverton Hospital powering-up, we’re taking a closer look at the team who are keeping the current site ticking over.
  • Eight people health uniforms standing in front of hospital entrance.
    Award-winning Busselton Rehabilitation team flexes its muscles 18 June 2026 Congratulations to the Rehabilitation team at Busselton Health Campus who recently won two Australasian Rehabilitation Outcomes Centre (AROC) awards.

More WACHS News

  • Young woman receives COVID-19 vaccine from nurse
    Goldfields residents urged to roll up for the flu vaccine 13 July 2022 Goldfields residents are being urged to roll up once again – this time for their flu shot as influenza cases increase across the region.
  • Four staff members stand outside Kalgoorlie Hospital, smiling
    Kalgoorlie Health Campus staff go extra mile for young patient 11 July 2022 Kalgoorlie Health Campus staff have been praised by a young patient’s family for their kind, compassionate approach to healthcare.
  • Rebecca Clinch smiling, holding her NAIDOC Perth 2022 Nursing and Midwifery Award
    Aboriginal health advocate recognised by NAIDOC Perth Awards 08 July 2022 NAIDOC Perth has recognised WA Country Health Service’s (WACHS) Aboriginal Mental Health Officer Rebecca Clinch as one of 14 trailblazing leaders in their annual awards this year.
  • Pilot program to help regional aged care residents live independently for longer
    Pilot program harnesses technology to help regional aged care residents live independently for longer 06 July 2022 A WA Country Health Service (WACHS) pilot program is trialling the use of technology to support older Western Australians to live as independently as possible in residential aged care. The $100,000 pilot program will enhance the existing model of care through the use of an innovative assistive technology solution to help identify and respond to residents’ needs. The technology, created by InteliCare, utilises discreet sensors, emergency alerts, and health devices to detect incidents and give staff a better understanding of residents’ daily routines. The information and insights generated will be used to help staff detect and respond proactively to changes in behaviour. WACHS Manager Clinical Telehealth Development, Kate Hawkings, said by harnessing digital opportunities, WACHS is supporting country residents to safely age in their local community, surrounded by family and sup...
  • WACHS celebrates Aboriginal leadership this NAIDOC Week 04 July 2022 NAIDOC Week is held every year in June to acknowledge the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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