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Find out about the latest news and developments from around our health service.

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  • Artist rendering of the new hospital
    Construction underway on new Paraburdoo Hospital 04 September 2026 Early works have commenced on site, with the demolition of the northern hospital block, construction of the new hospital building ground pad, and the establishment of temporary parking facilities.
  • Face to face forum strengthens Aboriginal leadership and collaboration 02 September 2026 Aboriginal health leaders and representatives across WA Country Health Service met in Perth recently for the two-day Aboriginal Health Leadership Group (AHLG) and Senior Aboriginal Health Program Officers (SAHPO) Forum.
  • Immunisation is part of raising healthy country kids 02 September 2026 When Wheatbelt nurse Rhiannon Jones lost her daughter to influenza B in 2019, she never imaged the illness could take the life of a healthy child so quickly.
  • A woman smiles at a man in a black cap as she fills out a pink form
    Supporting Autumn Centre residents so they do not miss the count 31 August 2026 The Elizabeth Hansen Patient Accommodation and Support Services team recently stepped up to assist Autumn Centre residents with completing their 2026 Census forms.
  • Derby's Zyhannah wins NAIDOC Emerging Leader award 28 August 2026 Derby-based Alcohol and other Drugs Prevention Officer Zyhannah Bin Jalil has shone bright at this year’s Walalakoo Aboriginal Corporation NAIDOC Community Awards.

More WACHS News

  • Past conference attendees at smoking ceremony
    Country communities the focus of 30th WA Rural and Remote Mental Health Conference 28 September 2023 This year’s WA Rural and Remote Mental Health Conference puts people at its core – the health professionals delivering care and the country communities accessing it.
  • GS Community Rehab Team
    Great Southern crew help local senior rebuild confidence 27 September 2023 Our Great Southern Seniors Health and Community Rehabilitation team are helping the region’s seniors to remain active and live independently, building confidence and motivation along the way.
  • Northam Health Service equipped with additional monitoring equipment 27 September 2023 Northam Health Service has a new bladder scanner thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Hospital Auxiliary.
  • A patient lays flat on a bed while a sonographer checks his heart using a songraphy wand attached to a computer screen.
    Trial of AI-guided technology to detect heart disease in regional WA 27 September 2023 A study harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to perform potentially life-saving heart scans is being trialled at Merredin Health Service.
  • Peehi feels best when helping others 26 September 2023 WA Country Health Service’s (WACHS) Peehi Blake is proud to be an Admission Communications Officer at Kalgoorlie Health Campus.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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