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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

  • Collie Health Service
    Forward works tender for redevelopment of Collie Health Service closes soon 03 February 2021 The forward works tender for the $12.2 million redevelopment of the Collie Health Service is set to close soon. The package includes contemporary upgrades to the outpatient services at the ambulatory care department and a new communications room that will create service efficiencies. The forward works will also ensure there is sufficient space available to accommodate the new operating theatre complex.
  • Clinical Lead Jane Beckmann, Project Officer Nathan Vadnjal and Peer Support Workers Shaun Cox and Catie Gadsdon who will be staffing the service
    Kununurra residents set to get greater mental health support 21 January 2021 Kununurra residents will soon be able to seek high quality, person-centred mental health care with the opening of The Safe Place in the region in mid-February.
  • Artist impression of Geraldton Health Campus following redevelopment.
    Geraldton-born artist contracted to undertake works at Geraldton Health Campus 20 January 2021 The $73.3 million Geraldton Health Campus redevelopment is progressing well with Western Australian artists selected under the State Government’s Percent for Art Scheme to deliver the healing power of art within the revamped facility.
  • First Northam Hospital Kidney Dialysis Unit patient Kimberley Spratt with Registered Nurse Maddison O'Brien.
    Renal dialysis services available at Northam Hospital 18 January 2021 Northam Hospital’s dedicated Renal Dialysis Unit is open. Run by Fresenius Kidney Care, the four chair satellite dialysis outreach service in the newly redeveloped hospital is equipped to provide the Wheatbelt community with renal dialysis services on country and close to home.
  • WACHS Bunbury Hospital Clinical Nurse Elli Barrett with some of the jigsaws.
    South West kids get colourful with the WA Country Health Service 18 January 2021 The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) enlisted the help of South West children to bring the healing power of art to Bunbury Hospital. In her spare time, Bunbury Hospital Clinical Nurse Elli Barrett organised for South West Tafe students to cut 180 jigsaw pieces out of wood then sent them to be decorated by six local primary schools.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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