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Find out about the latest news and developments from around our health service.

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  • 2025 Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards - Consumer Appreciation Award 07 May 2025 Part of our Kimberley Palliative Care Service team, Clinical Nurse Abbey Robinson has distinguished herself as a champion of person- and family-centred care.
  • Alison's legacy stitched into the hearts of many 05 May 2025 After 26 incredible years of unwavering commitment, compassion and excellence, WA Country Health Service bids a heartfelt farewell to Wellington Physiotherapist Alison Smith.
  • Endorsed Midwife Wendy makes a significant step forward for Pilbara mums and bubs 05 May 2025 A year after diving into her new role, Newman-based Endorsed Midwife Wendy Hoey is making a meaningful difference in the lives of families in the East Pilbara.
  • Midwifery pilot allows regional nurses to realise career dreams 05 May 2025 After 14 years in nursing, Eleanor Jones has realised her long-held dream of becoming a Midwife -thanks to an innovative WA Country Health Service pilot program that’s transforming the career trajectory of nurses across regional Western Australia.
  • From city to country: A Paediatrician’s inspiring journey to rural medicine 05 May 2025 WA Country Health Service is now welcoming applications for the 2026 Advanced Paediatrics Training positions.

More WACHS News

  • Diana Kincaid
    WACHS has got your back 02 November 2023 Self-confessed grey nomads Peter and Diana Kincaid recently found themselves visiting not one, but two of our emergency departments after departing Sydney for their outback adventure.
  • Lorraine Potter
    WA Mental Health Award nominee Lorraine Potter finds the winning formula in the Great Southern 02 November 2023 WA Country Health Service will be well-represented in this year’s WA Mental Health Awards with Great Southern Mental Health Worker Lorraine Potter.
  • Respected country doctor up for national award 01 November 2023 WA Country Health Service’s (WACHS) Dr Jared Watts has been named a finalist for Rural/Remote Health Professional of the Year in the 2023 National Rural and Remote Health Awards.
  • Patient in hospital bed surrounded by medical staff
    Country Health on the tech frontline with Health in a Virtual Environment 27 October 2023 Patients in WA Country Health Service’s Kalgoorlie Health Campus high dependency unit are receiving care in an innovative new way.
  • Filipe receiving treatment in hospital chair with Registered Nurse Tracy Hunter standing beside him
    Telehealth helps local team to put Pilbara patient front and centre 26 October 2023 WA Country Health Service is harnessing telehealth technologies helping to keep country patients closer to home and close to loved ones and support networks while receiving care.
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