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  • 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.
  • Kalgoorlie healthcare hero marks 47 year milestone 30 September 2026 Not many people can say they work at the same place they were born in, but Kalgoorlie nurse Jenni can.
  • A group of nine women some in nurses scrubs are gathered by a fence under a boab tree, three of them are kneeling in front
    Bringing 'Baby Coming You Ready?' to the Kimberley 24 September 2026 Midwives, doctors and child health nurses from WA Country Health Service and healthcare professionals from Derby Aboriginal Health Service recently took part in the rollout of the ‘Baby Coming You Ready?’ platform in the West Kimberley.

More WACHS News

  • Patient-centred care at the heart of Medical Imaging Technologist’s work 26 February 2024 For WA Country Health Service Medical Imaging Technologist Christopher Dransfield, putting patients first is second nature.
  • WA Country Health Service to deliver care in Walpole 26 February 2024 From 4 April, WA Country Health Service will take over management and service delivery of the Walpole Health Centre, currently operated by Silverchain.
  • HEALTH UPDATE: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln 23 February 2024 With Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln forecast to re-develop into a tropical cyclone, WA Country Health Service has moved to relocate staff and patients from Coral Bay Nursing Post as a precautionary measure. The service is well prepared and working hard to keep patients and staff safe.
  • Local mum praises Margaret River Midwifery Group Practice following happy arrival 20 February 2024 A local mum has praised WA Country Health Service’s (WACHS) Margaret River Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) following the birth of her second child at Margaret River Hospital.
  • A n informatic that says East Kalgoorlie Primary School potential mercury exposure - health advice
    East Kalgoorlie Primary School - potential mercury exposure 19 February 2024 Low level mercury contamination has been detected in the classrooms and outdoor play areas at East Kalgoorlie Primary School. The amount of mercury found at the school does not normally make people sick — but more testing is being done to be sure.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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