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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

  • Albany RSL Remembrance Day
    Remembering WA’s wartime nurses 10 November 2023 In the lead up to Remembrance Day, WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Great Southern staff have paid their respects to the nurses who have served during times of conflict and war.
  • Tile says congratulations to our finalists in the WA Health Excellence Awards 2023
    Country teams recognised in health-wide excellence awards 08 November 2023 In yet another example of the dedication to country communities our professionals are renowned for, five WA Country Health Service (WACHS) services and programs have been named finalists in the 2023 WA Health Excellence Awards.
  • Hedland Health Campus staff
    You can depend on Hedland Health Campus during an emergency 03 November 2023 The Emergency Department (ED) and High Dependency Unit (HDU) teams at WA Country Health Service’s Hedland Health Campus know how important it is for patients to feel safe and supported throughout their hospital journey.
  • Diana Kincaid
    WACHS has got your back 02 November 2023 Self-confessed grey nomads Peter and Diana Kincaid recently found themselves visiting not one, but two of our emergency departments after departing Sydney for their outback adventure.
  • Lorraine Potter
    WA Mental Health Award nominee Lorraine Potter finds the winning formula in the Great Southern 02 November 2023 WA Country Health Service will be well-represented in this year’s WA Mental Health Awards with Great Southern Mental Health Worker Lorraine Potter.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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