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  • Man and woman wearing sunglasses standing in front of Kimberley landscape.
    First pharmacist completes Resident Training Program in country WA 20 April 2026 The first pharmacist to complete the WA Country Health Service Resident Training Program found the Kimberley lifestyle so rewarding, he has decided to stay on in the region.
  • 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.
  • Group of staff standing in front of window.
    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.

More WACHS News

  • Structural steel frame on the site of the new Albany Radiation Oncology Service
    Albany’s Radiation Oncology Service another step closer 13 May 2022 Great Southern communities are set to benefit from expanded cancer treatment services, closer to home and support networks with the $13.1 million Albany Radiation Oncology facility reaching another milestone.
  • Collage of five photos of WACHS midwives in uniform holding newborns.
    WACHS midwives delivering high quality care to regional families 05 May 2022 Across the WA Country Health Service, a dedicated team of midwives works hard to ensure expectant mothers and their families have access to high quality care close to home.
  • Midwife Kate Elliott cradles newborn baby
    Meet the Goldfields Midwife supporting Western Australian families 04 May 2022 With a career spanning 18 years and three continents, Registered Midwife Kate Elliott has made a world of difference to the lives of many expectant families in her time.
  • WACHS CE Jeff Moffet visits the new Newman Health Campus ED
    Stage one of Newman’s brand-new health service reaches practical completion 29 April 2022 Residents of Newman and surrounding communities will soon have access to a brand new $61.4 million hospital after stage one of the Newman Health Service redevelopment reached practical completion.
  • More babies to be born in Margaret River 12 April 2022 The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) has launched its fifth Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) in the South West.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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