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  • A group of Mental Health Transport Officers stand in front of a Royal Flying Doctor Service plane inside a hangar.
    Specialised mental health transport service begins in country WA 06 February 2026 The State Government has launched a new initiative to improve the transfer of mental health patients in country Western Australia, with the introduction of a dedicated Mental Health Transport Officer (MHTO) workforce.
  • A split image showing the external front view of Albany Health Campus and Meekatharra Hospital
    Contract awarded for Meekatharra Hospital and Albany Health Campus 05 February 2026 The State Government has engaged Hutchinson Builders under the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) process for the Meekatharra Hospital redevelopment and Albany Health Campus expansion.
  • Women with blonde hair and glasses standing in front of building entrance.
    WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist: Kim Tracey 04 February 2026 With more than three decades of experience under her belt - working in both tertiary and rural hospitals - nephrology specialist and diabetes educator Kim Tracey has always had a passion for helping others.
  • Five people standing in a line smiling at the camera.
    2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist: Older Person Complex Care Team 02 February 2026 A small but mighty team providing a lifeline for vulnerable older people across the South West has been named a finalist in the 2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards.
  • 2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist: Dr Lewis Weeda 30 January 2026 Roving Resident Medical Officer (RMO) Dr Lewis Weeda has been named among 17 WA Country Health Service finalists in the 2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards.

More WACHS News

  • Women smiles as she receives COVID-19 vaccination by clinician
    Regional COVID-19 vaccination clinics protecting WA 30 June 2021 From Albany to Kalumburu, WACHS has more vaccination clinics than ever scheduled in coming weeks – close to 360 clinic days at 70 sites over the next month.
  • Doctor sits with mother and baby in a hospital
    Exciting rural opportunities available for medical practitioners 29 June 2021 We’re always on the lookout for skilled and enthusiastic doctors to join our team.
  • Entry facade of the Newman Health Service
    Local Pilbara artists to create artwork for new Newman Health Service 24 June 2021 The Newman Health Service is set to become home to a series of artworks by local Martumili artists when the brand new hospital and health service is completed in 2023.
  • Clinician takes telehealth parenting class
    Foundations of birth video series 21 June 2021 The WA Country Health Service has developed a range of resources for women and their partners on childbirth, breastfeeding and early parenting education.
  • Two women pose with Rollup4WA banner after receiving the COVID-19 vaccination
    Taking COVID-19 vaccination clinics to remote Aboriginal communities 18 June 2021 WA Country Health Service (WACHS) has teamed up with partner organisations to run a series of COVID-19 vaccination clinics on the Dampier Peninsula.
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Last Updated: 24/01/2024
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