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  • Two women in colourful polo shirts with Aboriginal artwork standing in front of Kimberley beach, showing red dirt, green trees and blue ocean.
    Diphtheria, what you need to know 13 July 2026 The Department of Health and WA Country Health Service are continuing its public health response to the ongoing diphtheria outbreak in parts of regional WA.
  • Group of people standing around a table of cakes and food.
    Jo Randall retires after an astonishing 54 years of service 13 July 2026 For more than 50 years, WA Country Health Service nurse Jo Randall has devoted her career to caring for communities across the Wheatbelt.
  • Concrete progress at new Tom Price Hospital as slab poured 10 July 2026 Construction of the State Government's $92.8 million new Tom Price Hospital has reached a significant milestone, with the first major concrete pour for the facility's foundation slab.
  • A group of people celebrating National NAIDOC Week 2026 including the Bigarrda Cultural Dance and Digeridoo Performers, WACHS Chief Operating Officer Remote Rob Pulsford, Noongar Elder Neville Collard, WACHS Director Aboriginal Health Strategy Russell Simpson and WACHS Chief Operating Officer Rural John Quinn
    Celebrating 50 Years of Deadly at Grace Vaughan House 09 July 2026 Earlier this week our Central Office teams, and staff visiting from the regions, gathered at Grace Vaughan House for National NAIDOC Week celebrations.
  • Image with the words: WA Rural Health Excellence Awards 2027: Nominations now open
    Nominate and celebrate 09 July 2026 Has one of our staff made you feel heard, supported or cared for when you needed it most?

More WACHS News

  • Siemens CT scanner on white background
    New CT scanners to benefit regional patients 13 August 2021 Patients in the Goldfields, Midwest and Wheatbelt are will benefit from the rollout of the three brand new computed tomography (CT) scanners.
  • Two midwives check a newborn baby's hearing in a hospital crib
    Carnarvon Midwifery Group Practice already delivering results - and babies 11 August 2021 The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) has launched the latest Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) in Carnarvon – giving expectant women and their families in the Midwest access to holistic birthing care.
  • Rebecca Clinch, Healing Right Way Aboriginal Brain Injury Coordinator, and Justin Kickett, stroke survivor and Healing Right Way Research Assistant.
    "Healing Right Way" for Aboriginal Australians with brain injury 11 August 2021 The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) has partnered with Edith Cowan University (ECU) to improve rehabilitation for Aboriginal Australians following stroke or traumatic brain injury.
  • Clifford and Judith at the Elizabeth Hansen Autumn Centre.
    WA Country Health Service pilot project improving emotional wellbeing for Aboriginal consumers at Elizabeth Hansen Autumn Centre 11 August 2021 The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) has launched a pilot to improve social connection for country Aboriginal patients staying at the Elizabeth Hansen Autumn Centre (EHAC) in Perth while accessing specialist medical treatment.
  • Seven WACHS staff members stand outside the entrance to Harvey Health Service
    Harvey planning workshop rescheduled 09 August 2021 The Harvey Service Planning Workshop has been rescheduled to Wednesday 18 August.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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