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    Country clinicians recognised for excellence in rural healthcare 16 March 2026 The quality, talent and commitment of country clinicians has again been celebrated at the annual Western Australian Rural Health Excellence Awards, as part of the WA Rural Health Conference for 2026.
  • Blue tile saying Dongara Health Centre reopened
    Dongara Health Centre re-opened 15 March 2026 Dongara Health Centre has re-opened
  • Blue tile showing Dongara Health Centre closed
    Dongara Health Centre closed 14 March 2026 Dongara Health Centre is closed due to a bushfire in the area.
  • Champions Program a boost for Aboriginal health 11 March 2026 WA Country Health Service has inducted its first cohort of participants into a new Aboriginal Health Champions Program.
  • Access Health WA launched to help Western Australians navigate healthcare options 10 March 2026 Access Health WA has been launched to ensure Western Australians have consistent, timely, and accurate information about appropriate healthcare options across WA.

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  • "We are most fortunate" - a letter of thanks to the Narrogin TeleChemotherapy team 24 April 2025 A touching letter from a long-term patient has brought well-deserved praise to the dedicated team at the Narrogin Health Service TeleChemotherapy unit.
  • 2025 Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards - Excellence in Leadership – Established 23 April 2025 Having lived and worked in the Kimberley for decades, Janice Forrester has extensive local knowledge and is a true champion of primary health in the region.
  • From student to mentor: ED Nurse Serena shares her postgraduate journey 23 April 2025 A bumper crop of regional WA nurses are upskilling in 2025 as more staff take advantage of our postgraduate nursing opportunities.
  • Speech pathologist’s student placement lays foundation to return to the country 22 April 2025 WA Country Health Service Speech Pathologist Danyelle Grime began her six-month placement in Geraldton in 2024 and enjoyed the experience so much that she returned to regional WA – this time with her sights set on Northam.
  • 2025 Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards - Excellence in Midwifery 17 April 2025 With a steadfast commitment to advancing the Midwifery profession, Sian Skillcorn is driving significant improvements to maternal and newborn outcomes for country WA families.
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