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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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  • New staff housing completed in Halls Creek 24 March 2025 Staff at the Halls Creek Health Service have moved into modern, fit-for-purpose accommodation, with construction of 10 new living spaces now complete.
  • From hooves to humans: Amy’s unexpected career ride 21 March 2025 For many aspiring physiotherapists, the passion for the profession often stems from a love of movement, sports, or perhaps their own experience recovering from an injury.
  • Graphic tile that says stay bite free
    WA Health confirms third mosquito-borne virus case in northern WA 21 March 2025 WA Health is warning the community that a new case of encephalitis caused by a mosquito-borne flavivirus has been reported in the Pilbara, suspected to be Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE).
  • Meet our Harmony Week champions 20 March 2025 Hailing from four very different parts of the world, Clinical Nurse/Midwife Dorinda Watts, Allied Health Assistant Joelle Boutros, Western Wheatbelt Operations Manager Kumar Deep, and Nursing Support Officer Martina Kareska share their stories in their own words.
  • Nahir’s career takes off after regional student placement 17 March 2025 After landing her dream job at Geraldton Regional Hospital, Occupational Therapist Nahir Cazula-Calatayud is right where she wants to be.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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