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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

  • New paramedic support for Derby, Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek 21 February 2022 The towns of Derby, Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek will receive additional support from specialist paramedics, as WA Country Health Service (WACHS) continues to implement the Country Ambulance Strategy: Striving for Equity in Country WA.
  • Exterior of Broome Health Campus with garden in foreground and building in background
    Leadership changes in the Kimberley 21 February 2022 WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Kimberley Regional Director Bec Smith will step down from her role after almost 20 years dedicated to advancing healthcare across one of Australia’s most complex and remote regions.
  • Boat on a river surrounded by a Kimberley gorge
    Kimberley calling 18 February 2022 The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is always on the lookout for skilled nurses and midwives who want to gain diverse experience, while being part of a close-knit regional community.
  • Ten elderly residents sit with staff under gazebo
    Country hospitality on show during Wheatbelt bushfires 15 February 2022 Bushfires are scary and unpredictable, but when times get tough in regional WA, one thing’s guaranteed – country communities will roll up their sleeves to support one another.
  • COVID testing options expand in the South West 14 February 2022 COVID testing options for the South West have been expanded with WA Country Health Service and Clinipath Pathology partnering to provide bolstered drive-through testing services in Bunbury (Davenport) and Busselton.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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