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

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  • Speech pathologist’s student placement lays foundation to return to the country 22 April 2025 WA Country Health Service Speech Pathologist Danyelle Grime began her six-month placement in Geraldton in 2024 and enjoyed the experience so much that she returned to regional WA – this time with her sights set on Northam.
  • 2025 Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards - Excellence in Midwifery 17 April 2025 With a steadfast commitment to advancing the Midwifery profession, Sian Skillcorn is driving significant improvements to maternal and newborn outcomes for country WA families.
  • 2025 Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards - Excellence in Person Centred Care – Team Award 17 April 2025 The Midwest renal team has been named a finalist in the Excellence in Person-Centred Care – Team Award category at the 2025 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards.
  • 2025 Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards - Excellence in Rural and Remote Nursing 16 April 2025 Wheatbelt Clinical Nurse Manager Denise Hughes has been recognised as a finalist in the 2025 WA Nursing & Midwifery Excellence Awards for Excellence in Rural and Remote Nursing.
  • Farewell to longstanding Pink Ladies vollie Marleen 15 April 2025 WA Country Health Service farewells longstanding Bunbury Regional Hospital volunteer Marleen Milne after 18 years of service.

More WACHS News

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    Celebrating rural women in regional Western Australia 15 October 2022 Today, 15 October, we’re proud to mark the International Day of Rural Women.
  • Five peer support workers standing in front of Aboriginal artwork outside health service
    Peer support workers to strengthen Midwest mental health services 14 October 2022 The Midwest will soon welcome a group of peer support workers to its Mental Health and Community Alcohol and Drug service, boosting support for patients and carers
  • Family outside
    Pilbara clinicians using telehealth to connect with remote patients 12 October 2022 By combining telehealth technology and the expertise of healthcare specialists, WA Country Health Service (WACHS) has been able to help frontline staff advance their skills – regardless of where they are located or how isolated their communities are.
  • Split screen of boy holding duck and clinician in mask at health facility
    Telehealth connecting families with allied health teams 12 October 2022 During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, WA Country Health Service (WACHS) led the country in the use of telehealth, keeping communities connected despite lockdowns and restrictions.
  • Clinicians talk with patient via telehealth
    Telehealth helping patients heal on country 12 October 2022 In July this year, the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Broome Telehealth Nursing Room opened its doors and made an instant impact on the local community
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Last Updated: 24/01/2024
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