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  • Alan and Glenys sitting in the front row in wheelchairs with a bunch of flowers, cake and coffee, with six hospital staff members standing behind them.
    Geraldton staff go above and beyond on couple’s special day 09 January 2026 Alan and Glenys Desmond didn’t plan to spend their 60th wedding anniversary in hospital, but Geraldton Health Campus staff have gone above and beyond to help them celebrate the milestone.
  • Group standing for photo with two people at the front holding trophies.
    WA Wastewater Surveillance Program wins IPAA WA Achievement Award 09 January 2026 A game-changing wastewater surveillance program that’s providing real-time insight to support public health decisions has claimed two gongs at the 2026 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA Achievement Awards.
  • Woman standing in front of a presentation screen addressing the audience with hand on chest.
    Albany team celebrate 50 years of Glenda Williams 08 January 2026 Albany-based Senior Aboriginal Health Worker Glenda Williams has marked a monumental milestone, notching up 50 years with WA Country Health Service.
  • Group of six women standing in a line holding a trophey
    Central Great Southern Early Years Partnership Dental Health Project wins award 07 January 2026 A huge congratulations to the team behind the Central Great Southern Early Years Partnership (EYP) Dental Health Project, who have claimed a gong at the 2025 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA Achievement Awards.
  • Group of people sitting facing the stage at the conference. Pictured from behind.
    Breaking barriers at the WA Rural and Remote Mental Health Conference 06 January 2026 About 200 mental health professionals gathered in Busselton recently to address how regional communities can lead the way in advocacy and education, as part of the 2025 WA Rural and Remote Mental Health Conference.

More WACHS News

  • Young woman receives COVID-19 vaccine from nurse
    Goldfields residents urged to roll up for the flu vaccine 13 July 2022 Goldfields residents are being urged to roll up once again – this time for their flu shot as influenza cases increase across the region.
  • Four staff members stand outside Kalgoorlie Hospital, smiling
    Kalgoorlie Health Campus staff go extra mile for young patient 11 July 2022 Kalgoorlie Health Campus staff have been praised by a young patient’s family for their kind, compassionate approach to healthcare.
  • Rebecca Clinch smiling, holding her NAIDOC Perth 2022 Nursing and Midwifery Award
    Aboriginal health advocate recognised by NAIDOC Perth Awards 08 July 2022 NAIDOC Perth has recognised WA Country Health Service’s (WACHS) Aboriginal Mental Health Officer Rebecca Clinch as one of 14 trailblazing leaders in their annual awards this year.
  • Pilot program to help regional aged care residents live independently for longer
    Pilot program harnesses technology to help regional aged care residents live independently for longer 06 July 2022 A WA Country Health Service (WACHS) pilot program is trialling the use of technology to support older Western Australians to live as independently as possible in residential aged care. The $100,000 pilot program will enhance the existing model of care through the use of an innovative assistive technology solution to help identify and respond to residents’ needs. The technology, created by InteliCare, utilises discreet sensors, emergency alerts, and health devices to detect incidents and give staff a better understanding of residents’ daily routines. The information and insights generated will be used to help staff detect and respond proactively to changes in behaviour. WACHS Manager Clinical Telehealth Development, Kate Hawkings, said by harnessing digital opportunities, WACHS is supporting country residents to safely age in their local community, surrounded by family and sup...
  • WACHS celebrates Aboriginal leadership this NAIDOC Week 04 July 2022 NAIDOC Week is held every year in June to acknowledge the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
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