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  • A group of people stand togtehr smiling with a screen behind them that says Eating Disorder Tool - Feelings about my body and eating
    First of its kind Aboriginal youth eating disorder screening tool gets up and running in the Kimberley 25 May 2026 A new culturally grounded eating disorder screening tool for Aboriginal young people is progressing in the Kimberley.
  • WA Health boosts vaccination response amid regional diphtheria outbreak 25 May 2026 The Department of Health is continuing its public health response to an ongoing diphtheria outbreak in regional Western Australia.
  • A smiling female nurse with flowers and a certificate stands between two senior nurses in scrubs
    Geraldton local Tahnee named Health Campus Nurse/Midwife of the Year 22 May 2026 Outstanding Clinical Nurse Tahnee Innis has been named 2026 Geraldton Health Campus Nurse/Midwife of the Year.
  • Three women stand in front of a hospital sign that says Kalgoorlie Health Campus
    STOPNET starts strong - Kalgoorlie commences clinical trial 21 May 2026 WA Country Health Service clinicians at Kalgoorlie Health Campus are proud to celebrate a major research milestone, welcoming their very first participant into the STOPNET clinical trial.
  • A red/brown tile with the words Diphtheria alert for regional WA and underneath make sure your vaccinations are up to date
    Diphtheria alert for regional WA 19 May 2026 An outbreak of diphtheria has been identified in regional Western Australia.

More WACHS News

  • Julie Munro, KACS Older Patient Initiative and Stroke Liaison, receiving the award on behalf of the team
    Kimberley Aged and Community Services honoured with aged care award 24 November 2021 WA Country Health Service’s (WACHS) Kimberley Aged and Community Services (KACS) team have been recognised for their innovative approach to service planning at the 2021 Aged and Community Service Australia Aged Care Awards.
  • WACHS Board Chair, WACHS Chief Executive and Curtin Vice Chancellor signing and presenting alliance at event.
    New alliance to transform health care delivery in regional WA 23 November 2021 WA Country Health Service (WACHS) and Curtin University have joined forces to further support the transformation of the way health care is delivered for people living in rural, remote and regional Western Australia.
  • Headshot of Midwest Regional Director Rachele Ferrari
    West Kimberley and Wheatbelt health executive takes Midwest role 12 November 2021 Respected WA Country Health Service (WACHS) health executive Rachele Ferrari has been appointed to the position of Regional Director Midwest at the for a period of five years.
  • Newborn baby cries for breastfeeding mother
    Innovative program provides country mothers with breastfeeding support 10 November 2021 An innovative service is providing new mothers in country WA with breastfeeding advice and support from expert lactation consultants, using virtual care technology to reach families where they live.
  • Women smiles as she receives COVID-19 vaccination by clinician
    WA country hospitals prepare for COVID-19 09 November 2021 The WA Country Health Service has implemented a range of measures to prepare regional hospitals for when COVID comes to Western Australia.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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