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  • Man in striped button up shirt standing in front of green grass hill and tree.
    2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist: Dr Connor Earnshaw 29 January 2026 From the golden paddocks of the Wheatbelt, to the crisp white sand of Cable Beach in Broome – Dr Connor Earnshaw has always had a passion for rural and remote Western Australia.
  • 2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist: Dr Jacinta Cover 27 January 2026 Bunbury General Surgeon Dr Jacinta Cover has been named a finalist in the 2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards for her invaluable work in reshaping healthcare delivery in the South West.
  • Two men in business casual dress appear on either side of a pull up banner , smile and shake hands.
    WA Country Health Service recognised as a Carer Friendly Employer 27 January 2026 WA Country Health Service has achieved accreditation in the Carers WA Carers and Employers program and is officially recognised as a Carer Friendly Workplace.
  • Blue square saying Williams Health Centre update
    Williams Health Centre reopening 26 January 2026 The Williams Health Centre will reopen during regular operating hours after the long weekend.
  • Man in blue shirt and akubra hat standing next to a white/cream horse.
    2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist: Dr Joshua Briotti 23 January 2026 From stockman to up-and-coming anaesthetist, Dr Joshua Briotti is in the running to be crowned Youth Health Professional of the Year at the 2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards.

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  • Second stage of Dalwallinu Health Service complete 28 August 2017 The refurbishment of the Dalwallinu Health Service is taking shape with the first two stages now complete. Wheatbelt Regional Director Sean Conlan said construction started at the beginning of this year and is progressing according to plan. “The second stage of the refurbishment included a new waiting room, a triage room, multipurpose consultation room and a new communications rooms,” Mr Conlan said. “The communications room accommodates increased technology, including wireless data and an upgraded phone system.” In the first stage of the refurbishment the emergency department received a new x-ray room, shower and toilet. In the final stage of the refurbishment, upgrades will be made to the kitchen, child health consultation room, patient bathrooms and staff workplaces. The redevelopment is part of the Southern Inland Health Initiative’s $300 million capital...
  • Left to right - Clinical nurse Debbi Young, Clinical Nurse Manager Annette Fookes and Clinical Nurse Patricia Keevers in the temporary emergency room at the Jurien Bay Health Centre.
    Jurien Bay Health Centre undergoing redevelopment 25 August 2017 As part of the Southern Inland Health Initiative administered by the WA Country Heath Service, the Jurien Bay Health Centre is undergoing an expansion and refurbishment. Wheatbelt Regional Director Sean Conlan said that thanks to the Southern Inland Health Initiative’s $300 million capital works project, Jurien Bay Health Centre is just one of many hospital and health centres to be upgraded. “ADCO Constructions won the tender for the works which began in January this year and the project is expected to take around a year to complete,” Mr Conlan said. “A great deal of the redevelopment has already been completed and includes a major extension to the outpatient care facilities including a new child health and outpatient treatment area, a new dental treatment area, roof works and improvements to the access road and additional parking.” Other completed areas of...
  • Left to right: Patient Care Assistant Jenelle Coulthard, Hotel Services Supervisor Janine Coulthard and Patient Care Assistant Shauna Doyle in the newly refurbished kitchen.
    Redevelopment at Goomalling Health Service progressing 25 August 2017 As part of the Southern Inland Health Initiative administered by the WA Country Heath Service, the Goomalling Health Service is undergoing an expansion and refurbishment. Wheatbelt Regional Director Sean Conlan said that thanks to the Southern Inland Health Initiative’s $300 million capital works project, Goomalling Health Service is just one of many hospital and health centres to be upgraded. “Devlyn Constructions won the tender for the works which began in January 2017 and the project is expected to take around a year to complete,” Mr Conlan said. “The first two stages of the refurbishment have been completed and included a refurbishment of the kitchen, dual egress doors added to the consultation room, a refurbished communications room and repairs to a ward room and ensuite. “The physiotherapy room has also been transformed into a temporary emergency depar...
  • Coloured plan of new Karratha Health Campus
    A new dimension to Karratha Health Campus 23 August 2017 Locals have been given a glimpse inside the impressive Karratha Health Campus with the release of new high level floor plans and drone fly-over footage. The 13,000 square metre, 40-bed facility, is being constructed on the corner of Balmoral and Warambie roads in Karratha's town centre, and will replace the ageing Nickol Bay Hospital. The 2D floor plans provide a first look at the general layout of services within the building, which uses spacious courtyards to balance artificial and natural light. To view the full media statement, visit theMinister's website.
  • Bird's-eye-view of Karratha Health Campus 23 August 2017 Exciting new drone footage of the impressive 13,000 square metre Karratha Health Campus was released today by Minister for Health Roger Cook.
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