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Red-tailed cockatoo honoured in artwork 13 April 2017 A beautiful artwork referencing the red-tailed cockatoo and commissioned under the Percent for Art Scheme is now in place at the Collie Health Service. The functional entry statement by acclaimed public artist Jahne Rees reflects local history and wildlife themes. WA Country Health Service South West Regional Director Kerry Winsor said the artwork had been keenly anticipated by staff and the local community and helped to beautify the entrance to the hospital. “Mr Rees’ artwork reflects Collie’s timber, rail and coal history as well as incorporating the red and orange colours found in the feathers of the red-tail cockatoo,” Ms Winsor said. “The artwork is functional and includes a bench seat, providing patients and guests with a place to stop and rest. “The artwork project is just one component of the $7.8 million dollar upgrade currently underway at th... -
Country nurses travel to Ethiopia to share knowledge 27 March 2017 Three nurses from York Health Service were recently sponsored by Australian Doctors for Africa (ADFA) to travel to the capital of Ethiopia, and share their knowledge with registered nurses who are receiving extra tuition at Addis Ababa University. WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Registered Nurse Ann Mitchell, Clinical Nurse Rhiann Gosper and Clinical Nurse Helen Guinness spent two weeks training 42 nurses in orthopaedic nursing, including basic theatre skills, wound care, infection control, hand hygiene, pressure care, vital signs and neurovascular observations. Team leader Ann Mitchell had spent 18 years working in developing countries when she was approached by ADFA to go to Ethiopia. “I’ve been to Ethiopia four times now, but I first involved other nurses from York Health Service three years ago,” Ms Mitchell said. “I’m always proud of the nurses I take... -
Building set to begin at hospitals 01 February 2017 Upgrades to the Boddington, Goomalling, Kununoppin and Wyalkatchem-Koorda health services are progressing, with building contracts awarded for all sites. Health Minister John Day said Devlyn Constructions would carry out the refurbishments at Boddington and Goomalling, while Firm Constructions had won the contracts for Kununoppin and Wyalkatchem-Koorda. To view the full statement, visit theMinisterial website.
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New Cunderdin Health Centre design revealed 01 February 2017 Final plans for the new Cunderdin Health Centre have been revealed, promising a new era for local health care. Health Minister John Day said the new centre was being built as part of the $500 million Southern Inland Health Initiative made possible by Royalties for Regions. To view the full statement visit theMinisterial website -
New system to support better care for rural WA 01 February 2017 Community health care in rural Western Australia received a major boost today, with the announcement of a $10 million Community Health Information System to better target personal health care. To view the full media statement, visit theMinister's website.
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17/04/2026