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

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  • Meekatharra Hospital and Albany Health Campus major upgrades announced with a photo of the two existing hospitals
    Meekatharra Hospital and Albany Health Campus set for major upgrades 19 November 2025 Major upgrades are on the way for Meekatharra Hospital and Albany Health Campus with early contractor involvement (ECI) proposals now open for a single contractor to design both projects.
  • Two photos showing an overhead view of a new hospital showing the steel framework and concrete pad surrounded by a red dirt pad and construction equipment
    Laverton Hospital redevelopment progresses 18 November 2025 The $63.6 million Laverton Hospital redevelopment has marked an important milestone, with the completion of slab pours for the new hospital build and structural steel installation underway.
  • Dr Ella Forkin’s return to care for the Goldfields 14 November 2025 For Dr Ella Forkin, returning to Kalgoorlie via the WA Country Health Service and WA Health Community Residency Program was more than a career move – it was a chance to reconnect and give back to the community that shaped her.
  • WA Country Health Service prepares for Leavers Week in the South West 10 November 2025 WA Country Health Service is once again preparing to support Leavers Week celebrations, which will take place from Monday 24 to Thursday 27 November 2025.
  • Graphic with blue background and Aboriginal artwork with text 'free event - 3 December - International Day of People with Disability'.
    Regional Voices Centre Stage for International Day of People with Disability 07 November 2025 To mark the 2025 International Day of People with Disability, WA Country Health Service is hosting a public event that shines a light on these lived experiences.

More WACHS News

  • Cardihab SMART CR App allows cardiac patients to rehabilitate from home.
    Health partnership improves rehabilitation for South West cardiac patients 23 December 2021 As part of a new trial led by the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) and WA Primary Health Alliance, virtual care via smart devices is linking country patients to specialised cardiac rehabilitation services from the comfort of their own home.
  • A message from our Principal Health Officer
    Important COVID update 23 December 2021 It’s Dr Helen Van Gessel here, the WA Country Health Service’s Principal Health Officer. I know many of you are feeling nervous about the positive COVID case in Perth so I wanted to talk to you directly.
  • Mum Kaylee holds baby Mila with members of the Avon Valley Vintage Car Club and CNS Karen Coyle; also a close up of one of the Masimo baby monitors
    Car club driven to support Avon Valley mums and bubs 22 December 2021 Mums and newborns in the Avon Valley region will benefit from a generous donation of two new Masimo neonatal oxygen saturation monitors from the Avon Valley Vintage Vehicle Association.
  • Midwife with baby in arms. Mum and nurse talking in background.
    A year in review 21 December 2021 This year has been a challenging one, but together, we have achieved so much.
  • Doctor standing with daughter for a photo.
    Senior registrar switches South Africa for the South West 17 December 2021 Dr Fay Crocker is a Senior Registrar in Emergency Medicine at Bunbury Regional Hospital.
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