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  • A group of people stand together in front of a brightly coloured artwork, some are nurses and hospital workers, some are Aboriginal family members with an elderly woman in a wheelchair in front
    Inspiring artwork Many Rivers represents a brighter future 15 September 2026 Aboriginal people should be aware that this story contains references to and words of deceased persons.
  • Laverton Hospital Community Open Day written over a picture of a recently completed hospital build on a bright sunny day
    Laverton Hospital Community Open Day 24 September 15 September 2026 The new Laverton Hospital will open its doors to the local community for an open day ahead of becoming operational next month
  • Country teams named finalists in 2026 WA Health Excellence Awards 14 September 2026 WA Country Health Service teams from across the state have taken their place as finalists in this year’s WA Health Excellence Awards.
  • State Government to deliver more critical care in the air 11 September 2026 For the first time in Western Australia’s history, the State’s Emergency Rescue Helicopters, known as RAC Rescue, will be staffed by a critical care physician and critical care paramedic – bringing more lifesaving support to those who need it most.
  • A group of six nurses in various forms of attire stand against a red wall smiling
    Every conversation matters for National Child Protection Week 2026 07 September 2026 It’s National Child Protection Week (6 – 12 September) and we’re shining the spotlight on our Child Safeguarding team.

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  • 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.
  • A tile that says Thank you Katie Papertalk, with two photos of an Aboriginal woman, seated on a walking aid, one with a smiling middel aged man, and one with a large group of smiling colleagues.
    Thank you Katie Papertalk 01 May 2026 Across WA Country Health Service, there are many individuals whose work quietly - but profoundly - shapes who we are and how we care for our communities. Today, we recognise one of those people – Katie Papertalk – who will soon retire from her role as Aboriginal Mental Health Coordinator in the Pilbara.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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