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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.

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    Board Chair Dr Neale Fong honoured with Australian Council of Healthcare Standards Medal 08 December 2023 WA Country Health Service Board Chair Dr Neale Fong has been presented with the Australian Council of Healthcare Standards Medal during this year’s ACHS Annual Awards Ceremony.
  • Social media style tile - Contractor announced for GHC redevelopment
    Contractor announced for Geraldton Health Campus redevelopment 08 December 2023 Multiplex has been announced as the successful contractor to undertake the main works of the Geraldton Health Campus redevelopment.
  • Culturally appropriate palliative care at the forefront for winning Fitzroy Crossing team 06 December 2023 Our team from Fitzroy Crossing Hospital recently won the Outstanding Achievement in Palliative Care for Aboriginal Communities category in this year’s Palliative Care Awards.
  • Pilbara Virtual Gestational Diabetes Service supports country mums 06 December 2023 The Pilbara Virtual Gestational Diabetes Service, provided by WA Country Health Service in collaboration with Diabetes WA, has been named a finalist in the WA Health Excellence Awards.
  • Harvey Hospital patients can paint like Picasso with new donations 05 December 2023 The creativity at WA Country Health Service’s Harvey Hospital keeps flowing with volunteer group ‘Harvey Bizee Hands’ donating art supplies towards the hospital’s activities program.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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