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  • Patient sitting in a chair receiving care in Albany
    Clinical trial showcases regional WA's role in medical breakthrough 25 June 2026 Western Australia is continuing to showcase its work in medical research and innovation with the first commercially sponsored clinical trial for regional western Australia currently underway.
  • Members of the Executive team helping out in the Ronald McDonald House Charities kitchen
    Country health leadership team swaps the boardroom for the kitchen 24 June 2026 Members of our Executive team recently swapped business attire and laptops for aprons and kitchen utensils to participate in the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) ‘Home for Dinner’ program.
  • A man wrapped in a blanket and seated comfortably receives renal dialysis treatment with a group of seven smiling nurses standing behind his chair
    Tender awarded to increase renal services in Geraldton 23 June 2026 Renal services at Geraldton Health Campus will soon be expanding with the tender for refurbishment works awarded to Crothers Construction Pty Ltd.
  • Group of staff smiling after completing their onboarding
    Aboriginal Health Champions Program goes from strength to strength 22 June 2026 We are excited to announce that our third cohort of Aboriginal Health Champion Program participants have recently been onboarded.
  • Woman in sunglasses and polo shirt with Aboriginal artwork standing outdoors in front of a tree.
    Lived experience helps Aboriginal Mental Health Coordinator Lisa Collard 22 June 2026 An integral part of the Bunbury Regional Hospital team, Aboriginal Mental Health Coordinator Lisa Collard brings a wealth of lived experience to her work.

More WACHS News

  • South West is best after Consultant’s world-wide career 28 June 2024 After a lifetime of caring for people across the globe, Consultant Geriatrician Dr Asangaedem Akpan thinks South West is best.
  • Mosquito warning to travellers and community members in northern WA 26 June 2024 The Department of Health has issued a health alert to protect against mosquito bites, particularly for people living in, or planning to travel to northern regions of Western Australia.
  • Karratha Midwifery Group Practice supports first babies 24 June 2024 WA Country Health Service’s (WACHS) Karratha Midwifery Group Practice has supported the births of 35 babies since launching in March.
  • Dr Christine Jeffries-Stokes recognised with King's Birthday Honours 21 June 2024 After working with WA Country Health Service for close to 30 years, it is safe to say that Paediatrician Christine Jeffries-Stokes has a deep understanding of the unique needs of children and families living in the Goldfields.
  • Midwifery gets a boost in country WA thanks to paid student program 21 June 2024 The first cohort of newly qualified midwives under the Paid Student Midwifery Model Pilot are delivering services (and babies) in maternity units across regional WA.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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