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

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  • Celebrating the nurses and midwives making a difference across country 12 October 2026 Has a nurse or midwife made a meaningful difference to you or a loved one? Nominations are now open for the WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards 2027.
  • Recognising carers in our communities 12 October 2026 This National Carers Week (11–17 October), WA Country Health Service is recognising the incredible work of carers and celebrating the invaluable contribution they make to individuals, families and communities.
  • Six people standing outside on green grass in front of blue pull up banners and trees.
    Australian-first eating disorder tool launched in the Kimberley 08 October 2026 Western Australia is leading the nation with the launch of Australia's first culturally grounded eating disorder screening tool for Aboriginal young people in the Kimberley.
  • A two panel image shows a selfie of a young man with long hair and a slouch hat  beside a picture taken from behind of the same man standing on a rocky cliff edge overlooking the ocean
    Nurse Joel takes the plunge in the casual recruitment pool 08 October 2026 Growing up in Esperance, Joel Waters has called country WA home for as long as he can remember.
  • Hospital emergency entrance with text overlaid readign 'constuction of the new Laverton Hospital is now complete'
    Newly built Laverton Hospital to offer quality care in the Goldfields 05 October 2026 Construction of the new $67.6 million Laverton Hospital is now complete, ensuring more Western Australians, regardless of where they live, can access the health care they need.

More WACHS News

  • Wheat silos and cloudy sky
    WA Country Health Service to deliver care across five new Wheatbelt sites 04 April 2024 Throughout 2024 WA Country Health Service will take over management and service delivery of the five health centres in the Wheatbelt currently operated by Silverchain.
  • Protect country kids from RSV 03 April 2024 Country families are now able to protect their newborn and young babies against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
  • Bunbury Regional Hospital entrance
    Changes to Ambulance entry at Bunbury Regional Hospital 02 April 2024 We’ve made some changes to traffic flow outside the Bunbury Regional Hospital emergency department to streamline access for ambulances and patients.
  • Esperance Ambulatory Services have A-team status in the community 28 March 2024 Esperance Hospital’s Ambulatory Care team has been recognised for their care and passion by an Esperance resident.
  • WACHS nurses bring specialised emergency care to the bush 27 March 2024 WA Country Health Service (WACHS) has supported more country nurses to upskill in emergency nursing and critical care.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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