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  • 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.
  • State Government to deliver more critical care in the air 11 September 2026 For the first time in Western Australia’s history, the State’s Emergency Rescue Helicopters, known as RAC Rescue, will be staffed by a critical care physician and critical care paramedic – bringing more lifesaving support to those who need it most.
  • A group of six nurses in various forms of attire stand against a red wall smiling
    Every conversation matters for National Child Protection Week 2026 07 September 2026 It’s National Child Protection Week (6 – 12 September) and we’re shining the spotlight on our Child Safeguarding team.

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  • Honourable mention for Doffitha puts country perioperative nursing care front and centre 05 June 2026 Congratulations Perioperative Clinical Nurse Manager Doffitha Mathew, who has received an honourable mention in the poster category at the Australian College of Perioperative Nurses (ACORN) 2026 International Conference, held 14 – 16 May 2026 in Brisbane.
  • Healing Steps: Putting our best for forward for Aboriginal people living with diabetes-related foot disease 05 June 2026 A new Kimberley-based research project has highlighted opportunities to strengthen culturally safe care for Aboriginal people in the Kimberley who are living with diabetes related foot disease (DFD).
  • Photo of a mum, dad and daughter with text overlaid 'Every immunisation matters - keep your child up to date'.
    Every immunisation matters: campaign champions 03 June 2026 Featuring local people, for local people, the 'Every immunisation matters' campaign highlights the importance of immunisation in raising healthy country kids.
  • Flowers bloom in Narrogin (Gnarojin) on National Sorry Day 03 June 2026 The team at Narrogin Health Service stood in solidarity with Aboriginal staff and community members for this year’s National Sorry Day.
  • Empowering our patients with one question 02 June 2026 International What Matters to You? Day is an international movement – adopted across healthcare sectors worldwide – that encourages meaningful conversations that support person-centred care for patients, and their families and carers.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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