Vision and values
Our Mission
To deliver and advance high quality care for country communities.
We are here to improve country people’s health and well-being, to care for the sick and to ensure that country communities can access high quality healthcare.
Our Vision
To be a global leader in rural and remote healthcare.
We aim to deliver services that meet or exceed standards and advance health outcomes for country communities. While we are proud of the services staff deliver, we know that there is scope for us to grow and improve. We want to be at the forefront of the new wave of healthcare, establishing ourselves as a global leader in regional and remote healthcare.
Our Strategic Priorities
- Advancing quality, access and equity
Improved health outcomes through increased access to local and virtual services. - Valuing our people
A highly skilled and valued workforce supported by a safe, inclusive workplace and environment. - Driving excellence and innovation
Excellence supported by a commitment to research, innovation and improvement. - Collaboration, partnerships, and community connection
Partnerships and local collaboration improve healthcare access, coordination, and the patient journey. - A trusted and sustainable health service
Strong relationships and governance support an adaptable, trusted, and sustainable health service.
Our Values
- Community
We live and work in country communities. We are invested in the health, wellness and viability of country communities and the vibrancy, diversity and future of country WA. - Compassion
We are inclusive, respectful, and considerate. We care deeply about the people in our care and country communities. - Quality
We provide safe, high-quality care, constantly striving to innovate, improve and achieve trust in our care. - Integrity
We bring honesty, collaboration and professionalism to everything that we do. - Equity
We are passionate about fairness in healthcare for all Western Australians, especially the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people and communities. - Curiosity
We continually enquire and seek to understand, using the best evidence, insight and research to improve care.
Our Strategic Plan
The WA Country Health Service Strategic Plan 2025-30 guides the future of the WA Country Health Service for the next five years and beyond.
This plan is the culmination of consultation and collaboration with our staff, stakeholders and partners across the many country communities in which we operate. A five year plan set against a fifteen year horizon, this plan provides a roadmap for achievement of a sustainable future, and one which sees greater equity for country communities.
Our Statement of Commitment for children
WA Country Health Service is committed to providing children and young people with safe environments and accessible services that support them to be informed, speak for themselves, make choices, grow, and thrive.
No matter their age, background, culture, or abilities, when children and young people need help, we notice, we listen, and we respond.
Together, we aim to keep all children and young people safe.
We are committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.