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Find out about the latest news and developments from around our health service.

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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).

More WACHS News

  • Photograph of Ron Tucker and Winifred Legon
    Winifred’s life saved thanks to F.A.S.T. thinking 02 August 2021 When Busselton’s Winifred Legon and Ron Tucker attended an ambulance service presentation 4 years ago about recognising the signs of stroke, they hoped the day would never come they would need to use that knowledge.
  • Patient John cuts the ribbon opening Midwest Haematology with Dr Rebecca Howman and Clinical Pharmacist Nicky Goslin smiling and looking on.
    Haematology service now available to Midwest residents 30 July 2021 WA Country Health Service Midwest has expanded cancer services in the region with the newly-established Haematology Service now providing specialist healthcare closer to home for Midwest cancer patients.
  • Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent, Premier Mark McGowan, Health Minister Roger Cook
    Premier and Minister for Health tour new Kalgoorlie MRI facility 29 July 2021 Premier Mark McGowan and Health Minister Roger Cook visited Kalgoorlie Health Campus to tour the brand new $6.3 million Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) facility.
  • Front entry to Dongara Health Centre
    Dongara Health Centre redevelopment gets underway with tender awarded 27 July 2021 The redevelopment of Dongara Health Centre is moving into an exciting new phase with the $6.81 million tender being awarded to WA-based company, Devlyn Australia Pty Ltd.
  • Marie Hancock with WA Country Health Service Senior Speech Pathologist Kira Flynn.
    Stroke survivor achieves rehabilitation goals in the Narrogin Hospital Subacute Service 23 July 2021 88-year-old Marie Hancock from Narrogin suffered a stroke last year which impacted her ability to eat and drink safely and with rehabilitation in the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Narrogin Hospital Subacute Service she has achieved her goal of eating without a feeding tube.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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