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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

  • WA Country Health Service Mental Health Emergency Telehealth Service team.
    Mental Health Emergency Telehealth Service celebrates two years of successful operation 20 July 2021 Since its milestone first anniversary one year ago, the WA Country Health Service’s (WACHS) Mental Health Emergency Telehealth Service has expanded to provide support to additional sites across regional and remote WA and helped more country people receive care closer to home.
  • Dr Juliette Blackburn
    South West's first Emergency Medicine Diploma graduate bolstering other doctors' educations 20 July 2021 WA Country Health Service (WACHS) South West Dr Juliette Blackburn’s love of medicine and expanding her knowledge has spanned years and crossed continents and led her to become the first doctor in the South West to achieve a coveted Emergency Medicine Diploma (EMD).
  • Photographs of Albany Health Campus and Geraldton Health Campus side by side
    Improving aftercare for young regional people at risk of suicide 15 July 2021 WACHS Psychiatrist and clinical academic, Associate Professor Mathew Coleman has received funding from Suicide Prevention Australia as part of a collaborative effort to investigate how young people at risk of suicide can be better supported following contact with Emergency Departments.
  • Boddington Hospital Ladies Auxiliary members with new palliative care bed.
    Boddington Hospital's palliative care boost from the Ladies Auxiliary 12 July 2021 Boddington Hospital has been gratefully receiving the fruits of the Boddington Hospital Ladies Auxiliary’s fundraising efforts since they began their charitable service in the 1950s – the latest gift being a specialised palliative care bed.
  • Photograph of Dr Kelly Ridley
    GP Psychiatry Support Line is here to help Great Southern doctors managing mental health patients 07 July 2021 WACHS and WA Primary Health Alliance have collaborated on the new GP Psychiatry Support Line, which provides Great Southern GPs support from mental health specialists.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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