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  • Emma outside holding award.
    A healthy dose of leadership recognition for Public Health Manager Emma Croager 04 August 2026 Kimberley Public Health Manager Emma Croager has found her place in the sun in more ways than one – taking home the 2026 Excellence in Health Promotion – Leadership Award from the Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA).
  • Man and woman sitting at table.
    F.A.S.T thinking saved Bunbury resident 04 August 2026 When Bunbury resident Kerry suddenly collapsed, her husband immediately rushed to her aid. Realising the seriousness of her symptoms, he called triple zero and the Bunbury Regional Hospital took it from there.
  • An image with the words: information for peopl in hospital or care facilities during the 2026 census
    Making sure you count - what to do if you are in a hospital or care facility during the Census 2026 03 August 2026 Every five years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics counts every person and household in Australia – this is called the Census of Population and Housing.
  • TRAVEL program inspires Sharny to stay country 31 July 2026 Registered Nurse Sharny Harberger has turned travelling around Western Australia into a long-term career in regional healthcare, thanks to WA Country Health Service’s TRAVEL program.
  • Healthcare professionals standing outside
    World Breastfeeding Week 2026 31 July 2026 For World Breastfeeding Week (1–7 August 2026) and we are celebrating the incredible teams who go above and beyond for mums, bubs and families.

More WACHS News

  • The cover image of the 2022-23 WACHS Annual Report depicting a group of clinical staff arm in arm, smiling
    Annual Report highlights triumphs and challenges in country health 11 October 2023 For WA Country Health Service, this year’s Annual Report is a chronicle of a year of extraordinary challenges and triumphs.
  • Providing a Safe Place for Kununurra communities 11 October 2023 WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is leading an innovative approach to mental health support in Kununurra with the delivery of the Safe Place.
  • Elders Consultation
    Bunbury Regional Hospital works with local Elders on culturally safe care 10 October 2023 WA Country Health Service (WACHS) was honoured to host a group of Wardandi Elders at Bunbury Regional Hospital, who shared their knowledge and advice on providing culturally safe and accessible care.
  • Country staff win big at WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards 09 October 2023 WA Country Health Service (WACHS) nurses and midwives do rural and regional WA proud every day and on Friday night they exceeded this by a country mile, taking out three categories at the 2023 WA Nursing and Midwifery Awards.
  • Brooke Neal Nurse Educator
    Country nurse educator shares her expertise in national resource 09 October 2023 WA Country Health Service’s South West Regional Nurse Educator Brooke Neal was recently acknowledged by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care for her expert contributions to the Emergency Triage Education Kit (ETEK).
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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