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

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  • Expansion of Virtual Security Centre enhancing safety in rural and remote health sites 13 April 2026 WA Country Health Service is enhancing safety measures in country hospitals through the rapid expansion of its Virtual Security Centre (VSC).
  • A professional photo shows a bright, brand new modern health facility.
    Pilbara's new residential service boosts regional mental health care 10 April 2026 The Karratha Step Up/Step Down (SUSD) service is complete, delivering a purpose-built residential mental health care facility for the community.
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    Dr Florence Van Schie calls time on a career in country mental health care 08 April 2026 Mental health staff in the Wheatbelt gathered recently to farewell Dr Florence Van Schie and thank her for more than a decade of outstanding service.
  • New Laverton Hospital powers up 01 April 2026 Construction of the new $63.6 million Laverton Hospital has reached a key milestone with the building now connected to mains power.
  • View of Derby Health Service entrance.
    Dr Andrea Clarke’s interest in country medicine shines through Community Residency Program (CRP) placement 26 March 2026 Perth-based Resident Medical Officer Dr Andrea Clarke was always drawn to community medicine.

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    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.
  • Allied health professionals benefit from new Transition to P2 Program 31 December 2025 Up-and-coming allied health professionals and those newly employed in senior roles are receiving specialised career development support through WA Country Health Service’s new Transition to P2 Program (T2P2).
  • Shaping the Future of Intensive Care: WAICTP’s First Graduates 31 December 2025 The WA Intensive Care Training Pathway (WAICTP) is celebrating a major milestone, with its first two trainees graduating since the program’s launch in February 2024. Dr Ashleigh Punch and Dr David Thomson, who both entered the pathway as Phase Two trainees, have successfully completed all mandatory training rotations outlined by the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM).
  • Cyclone information for Kimberley
    HEALTH UPDATE: Tropical Cyclone Hayley 30 December 2025 WA Country Health Service and Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services have enacted cyclone response plans at community health services in Lombadina, One Arm Point and Beagle Bay.
  • Boddington Hospital has reopened
    Boddington Hospital has re-opened 27 December 2025 Boddington Hospital has re-opened.
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