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  • A graphic of three people with the words "Medicare Mental Health Check In' written underneath
    Free online and telehealth mental health support 26 August 2026 The Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing new ‘Medicare Mental Health Check In’ offers free support to people living in Australia aged 16 years and over
  • Two women sit opposite one another at an outside cafe with takeway coffees in front of them, they face each other in conversation.
    WACHS Trial Centre Showcases National Leadership in Regional Clinical Trials 26 August 2026 WA Country Health Service has been featured in the LifeSciences Australia Cognitio podcast, with WACHS Trial Centre Program Leads discussing the key elements of establishing and growing a clinical trial service across rural and remote Western Australia.
  • Pilbara Nurses Leadership Program takes the lead on positive change 25 August 2026 On 27 July, WA Country Health Service Pilbara team delivered a two-day leadership series in Port Hedland and Karratha, partnering with the Australian College of Nursing Institute of Leadership.
  • A patient sits in a chair while two speech pathologists prepare for an exploratory procedure
    New virtual care swallowing assessment goes down well with Kimberley communities 24 August 2026 Kimberley patients can now access specialised swallowing assessments closer to home through a new telehealth pilot being delivered in Broome.
  • A group of people posing for the camera
    Continuing to improve cultural capabilities across our organisation 21 August 2026 Meet our newest Aboriginal Health Champions Program participants.

More WACHS News

  • New hospital playground helping kids connect through play and education 29 November 2023 WA Country Health Service has delivered a one-of-a-kind design playground at Bunbury Regional Hospital – providing a fun and safe place for patients and visitors.
  • Celebrating excellence in end-of-life care 28 November 2023 WA Country Health Service had three winners take out their categories in the 2023 Palliative Care in WA Awards – Senior Pharmacist Penny Tuffin, the East Kimberley Palliative Care team and Fitzroy Crossing Hospital.
  • AH fellowship
    Country health supports grassroots innovators to grow as researchers 23 November 2023 WA Country Health Service (WACHS) recognises the importance of growing our own when it comes to innovation in service development.
  • Dr Georgina Trotter
    From HR to HDU for Kalgoorlie’s Dr Georgina Trotter 22 November 2023 WA Country Health Service Consultant Physician Dr Georgina Trotter is a big fan of continuous learning.
  • Remote Area Nursing Posts - Welcoming 11 new sites in 2024
    Welcoming 11 new sites in 2024 21 November 2023 Throughout 2024, WA Country Health Service will be taking over management and service delivery of 11 remote area nursing posts currently operated by Silverchain.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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