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  • Leading with culture, care and connection 07 August 2026 The National Day of Recognition for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners (7 August) celebrates and acknowledges the achievements, dedication and contribution of Aboriginal Health Workers and Health Practitioners in advocating for, and providing equitable healthcare to, Aboriginal people and their communities.
  • Five people from the South West Aged Care team standing in a line outside the front of the building.
    Helping older people age well across country WA 06 August 2026 This Aged Care Employee Day, we are celebrating the people at the heart of aged care across country WA.
  • Esperance Clinical Nurse Manager leaves lasting mark on country health 05 August 2026 Esperance Clinical Nurse Manager Chris Vye hung up her scrubs last week after a standout career that spanned the country and will leave a lasting mark on the rural health service.
  • Four people in a photo grid smiling at the camera
    Moving cultural responsibility beyond Aboriginal staff 05 August 2026 Say hello to Hari, Daniella, Martine and Donna – four of our Aboriginal Health Champions Program (AHCP) participants.
  • Emma outside holding award.
    A healthy dose of leadership recognition for Public Health Manager Emma Croager 04 August 2026 Kimberley Public Health Manager Emma Croager has found her place in the sun in more ways than one – taking home the 2026 Excellence in Health Promotion – Leadership Award from the Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA).

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  • Paramedic stand in front of ambulance on country road
    New paramedics boost ambulance services in the Wheatbelt and Pilbara 31 August 2021 Eight additional paid paramedics are being introduced to towns in the Wheatbelt and Pilbara to further strengthen country ambulance services and support volunteers.
  • Graphic illustration of the partnership between medical, police and mental health worker
    Mental Health Co-Response launches in the Midwest 30 August 2021 An innovative new partnership between WA Country Health Service (WACHS), WA Police Force (WA Police) and the Mental Health Commission (MHC) is aimed at improving outcomes for people living with mental illness and their families in the Midwest.
  • 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.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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