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  • Three women in three different photos appear side by side in a composite image.
    Allied health professionals representing country WA in Allied Health Awards 16 September 2026 We are excited to announce that three amazing WA Country Health Service allied health professionals have been named as finalists in this year’s WA Excellence in Allied Health Awards.
  • 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.

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  • 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.
  • ‘Trailblazer’ Vernon Dann claims win at 2025 WA Mental Health Awards 25 November 2025 WA Country Health Service Aboriginal Mental Health Coordinator for the Kimberley region, Vernon Dann, has taken out the Mental Health Employee Excellence category at the 2025 WA Mental Health Awards.
  • Three people stand in front of a brightly coloured artwork smiling.
    WA Country Health Service is now a Registered Training Organisation 25 November 2025 WA Country Health Service is now officially registered as a Registered Training Organisation, following an intensive year of preparation and collaboration.
  • Four brightly dressed members of the Country PatHS team stand outside a building smiling
    Country PatHS reaches major milestone with 1000th referral 24 November 2025 WA Country Health Service's Country Patient Health Support (Country PatHS) service has reached a major milestone, recording its 1000th referral since launching just two years ago.
  • Derby midwives reach for the sky as FIFO program takes off 24 November 2025 Midwives from across WA are working hand-in-hand with the maternity team at Derby Health Service to boost the workforce in the remote Kimberley community.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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