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  • A man holds up his shirt sleeve showing a bandaid from having a recent injection , he is smiling and sitting in a  lawn chair in a backyard. A caption reads Flu immunisation is free in May and June.
    State Government launches Be Wise, Immunise to help WA beat the flu this winter 30 April 2026 Last year, WA experienced one of the worst flu seasons on record, resulting in our hospitals treating thousands of seriously ill patients of all ages. Getting vaccinated this winter is one the best ways to protect the community.
  • Care Opinion honours country health staff ahead of Patient Experience Week 29 April 2026 WA Country Health Service staff from across rural and remote WA were honoured in five of eight categories recognising outstanding achievement at the recent Care Opinion Forum: Leading The Way In Listening.
  • A male doctore and three female nurses in scrubs stand together smiling in a hospital room
    What Matters to You? Patient Experience Week - Building the Foundations of Experience 28 April 2026 Each year, Patient Experience (PX) Week gives WA Country Health Service an opportunity to highlight the ongoing commitment and dedication of our staff to improving patient interactions.
  • A Clnical Nurse Specialist stands in front of a hospital noticeboard with her hands in her pockets.
    Wendy's dedication to women and midwives recognised for excellence 28 April 2026 Whether it’s caring for pregnant women in her community, or supporting fellow midwives across the state, WA Country Health Service’s (WACHS) Wendy Hoey has been dedicated to supporting midwifery services for the past three decades.
  • Two men in business casual attire standing with two nurses in scrubs outside a building.
    Nobody knows your community like you: Help drive better health outcomes 24 April 2026 The Collie District Health Advisory Council (DHAC) is looking for passionate locals to become members and help improve health outcomes for the Collie community.

More WACHS News

  • New wave of skilled anaesthetic nurses across country WA 02 December 2025 WA Country Health Service is celebrating the graduation of its first cohort of anaesthetic nurses trained through the nationally endorsed AnaesAssist Academy program.
  • Two photos side by side, on the left a woman holds a certificate and flowers and smiles, on the right  two women stand together in a kitchen one holds flowers, the other holds a certificate.
    Eastern Wheatbelt dream duo celebrate decades of service 01 December 2025 Two much-loved members of WA Country Health Service's Eastern Wheatbelt Primary Health Service (EWPHS) team have celebrated dual milestones after working together for more than three decades.
  • ‘What I was born to do’: Emma Medling on the joys of regional midwifery 28 November 2025 After a nearly decade-long hiatus, returning to the Kimberley was something of a homecoming for Clinical Midwife Manager Emma Medling.
  • WA Country Health Service Program Officer Raghav Sridhara holding the Institute of Hospitality in Healthcare 2025 national Leadership Award
    Raghav Sridhara wins national food services award 27 November 2025 WA Country Health Service Program Officer Raghav Sridhara has done the Food Services team proud again, claiming the Institute of Hospitality in Healthcare’s (IHHC) 2025 national Leadership Award.
  • A composite of four photos featuring smilng health professionals holding awards in evening wear, with words that read 2025 WA Health Excellence Awards Congratulations to ourwinners
    Announcing our 2025 WA Health Excellence Awards winners 26 November 2025 WA Country Health Service was once again front and centre at the WA Health Excellence Awards, taking out awards in four of the 12 categories at last night’s ceremony.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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