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  • Residents urged to check vaccinations following diphtheria outbreak in regional WA 07 May 2026 Western Australians are being urged to ensure they are up to date with their diphtheria vaccination in response to an outbreak of cases in regional WA.
  • Female nurse in scrubs with glasses standing in front of a colourful wall.
    ‘Honouring a lifetime’ - Clinical Nurse Specialist Nicky’s care for dementia patients lands excellence award nomination 06 May 2026 Having lived in several small towns across the South West before settling in Bunbury, Clinical Nurse Specialist Nicky Duncan is passionate about work that makes a difference for country communities.
  • Colourful illustrated book cover with 'Jack and the Big Germ' title on top of green slime. Image below title shows kids and a grandma playing in an outback setting with germ characters around them.
    Jack and the Big Germ – hygiene education storybook 05 May 2026 WA Country Health Service has launched a new illustrated children’s storybook, Jack and the Big Germ, developed by the Pilbara Health Promotion team in partnership with Aboriginal communities.
  • A group of nurses in brightly coloured scrubs stand by the ocean at sunset
    Thank you, country midwives 05 May 2026 Each year on 5 May, we have an opportunity to show our appreciation for the incredible midwives who go above and beyond to support women, families and country communities each and every day.
  • A blond heaired woman stands in front of a brightly coloured screen outdoors, smiling
    Wheatbelt midwife Melanie in line for excellence award 04 May 2026 Wheatbelt Clinical Midwife Consultant Melanie Woodhams is not only passionate about supporting birthing mums and families in the region, she also works tirelessly to elevate, promote and develop midwifery across WA Country Health Service.

More WACHS News

  • WA Health is calling for patients and carers to complete a survey about WA public outpatient services.
    You can help improve the outpatient health journey 30 August 2021 Understanding the experience and needs of patients and carers is an essential part of how WA Health makes improvements to healthcare. In recognition of this, WA Department of Health has launched the statewide Outpatient Reform survey to ensure reform initiatives are designed and delivered with consumers in mind transform the patient journey based on feedback from outpatients. WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Director Outpatient Reform and Access Stephanie Waters said giving patients the opportunity to have their say on what they consider are key priorities based on their own experience will assist WA in addressing issues that matter most for regional patients. “Through the information gained directly from patients who complete a simple survey we can work to provide country people with more timely access to high value, public outpatient care.” WA Health is asking patients an...
  • A group shot of midwives physically distanced, some standing, some seated and one holding a newborn baby.
    Maternity services set to return to Geraldton Health Campus 27 August 2021 WA Country Health Service (WACHS) midwives are bringing their high-calibre maternity skills back to Geraldton Hospital from 14 September 2021 after their services were temporarily relocated as part of WACHS’ COVID-19 response.
  • The WA Country Health Service has now vaccinated over 100,000 residents of rural and regional WA.
    WA Country Health Service administers 100,000th COVID-19 vaccine 20 August 2021 The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) has now vaccinated over 100,000 residents of rural and regional WA.
  • Aerial photograph of Derby community health service building
    New $3.7 million Derby community health service building one step closer with final works commencing 20 August 2021 Derby residents are a step closer to being able to access local health services at a brand new community health centre, with the main facility installed and final works commencing.
  • Siemens CT scanner on white background
    New CT scanners to benefit regional patients 13 August 2021 Patients in the Goldfields, Midwest and Wheatbelt are will benefit from the rollout of the three brand new computed tomography (CT) scanners.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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