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

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  • 2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist: Dr Lewis Weeda 30 January 2026 Roving Resident Medical Officer (RMO) Dr Lewis Weeda has been named among 17 WA Country Health Service finalists in the 2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards.
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    2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist: Dr Connor Earnshaw 29 January 2026 From the golden paddocks of the Wheatbelt, to the crisp white sand of Cable Beach in Broome – Dr Connor Earnshaw has always had a passion for rural and remote Western Australia.
  • 2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist: Dr Jacinta Cover 27 January 2026 Bunbury General Surgeon Dr Jacinta Cover has been named a finalist in the 2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards for her invaluable work in reshaping healthcare delivery in the South West.
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    WA Country Health Service recognised as a Carer Friendly Employer 27 January 2026 WA Country Health Service has achieved accreditation in the Carers WA Carers and Employers program and is officially recognised as a Carer Friendly Workplace.
  • Blue square saying Williams Health Centre update
    Williams Health Centre reopening 26 January 2026 The Williams Health Centre will reopen during regular operating hours after the long weekend.

More WACHS News

  • GradConnect applications open for 2024 14 March 2024 Applications open Friday 15 March for all newly qualified enrolled nurses, registered nurses and midwives to apply for a graduate or transition to practice program through GradConnect.
  • Early career nurse Phoebe Riches already looking to the future 12 March 2024 WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Enrolled Nurse Phoebe Riches is paving the way to a successful nursing career, being named as a finalist in the 2024 Rural Health Excellence Awards.
  • Dr Lila Stephens nominated for Clinical Leader of the Year 11 March 2024 Bunbury Regional Hospital Head of Department Paediatrics Dr Lila Stephens is a finalist for Clinical Leader of the Year at the WA Rural Health Excellence Awards.
  • State-of-the-art security hub for regional hospitals 11 March 2024 WA Country Health Service (WACHS) has invested half a million dollars to establish a dedicated, state-of-the-art security hub for hospitals in regional Western Australia.
  • South West staff recognised for helping to reduce preterm and early term birth 08 March 2024 The Preterm Birth Prevention Alliance at Bunbury Regional Hospital is in the running to take home Health Team of the Year at the 2024 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards.
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Last Updated: 24/01/2024
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