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  • Man in lanyard standing next to group of older women from the auxiliary team.
    Achievement unlocked – Auxiliary raises over $2 million dollars for Geraldton Hospital 18 May 2026 The Geraldton Hospital Auxiliary has proudly announced that over $2 million has been raised and donated to WA Country Health Service’s Geraldton Hospital since 1999.
  • Group of clinicians sitting on chairs in front of presentation screens.
    Clinical Yarning Project reaches key milestone in Midwest 18 May 2026 A locally led research project aimed at improving communication between healthcare professionals and Aboriginal patients has reached an important milestone in the Midwest, with aspirations to expand the approach across Western Australia.
  • Woman holding certificate and trophey.
    Congratulations to Lifetime Achievement Honour Award winner Dr Catherine Stoddart 18 May 2026 WA Country Health Service Board Member Dr Catherine Stoddart’s outstanding contributions to healthcare has been recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Honour Award at this year’s WA Nursing and Midwifery Awards (WANMEA).
  • Update for Laverton residents 15 May 2026 Please be aware there are temporary changes to the way you access the existing hospital for both pedestrians and vehicles from Sunday 17 May 2026. Everyone coming onto site is reminded to please take note of the new signage to enter safely.
  • Group of six palliative care staff.
    Palliative Care Week 2026 14 May 2026 For Palliative Care Week (10–16 May) we’re recognising the incredible teams providing accessible, holistic and culturally safe palliative care to country communities is at the heart of our organisation.

More WACHS News

  • Geraldton Health Campus Redvelopment
    Geraldton Health Campus forward works reaches practical completion 03 June 2021 The Geraldton Health Campus redevelopment has reached an exciting new milestone with the completion of forward works and preparations for the main works tender process underway.
  • Newman Health Service
    Newman Health Service redevelopment one step closer 27 May 2021 Newman residents are a step closer to benefiting from a brand new, purpose-built hospital and healthcare hub, as construction of the new health service continues.
  • Bunbury Hospital exterior
    Temporary changes to parking at South West Health Campus 26 May 2021 Important grounds maintenance at South West Health Campus will begin next week as the WA Country Health Service moves to prepare the site for Bunbury Regional Hospital’s $200.1 million redevelopment. According to Hospital Director, Jeff Calver, this important step will see some staff parking and a small amount of public parking temporarily unavailable from Monday 31 May 2021.
  • Collage of South West babies and women.
    South West events support maternal mental health recovery 21 May 2021 Families in Collie, Dalyellup and Bunbury attended events run by the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) to raise awareness of mental health support during World Maternal Mental Health Week (3 to 9 May 2021).
  • Five people standing for group photo.
    Palliative Care Week 2021 – acknowledging our efforts to improve end-of-life care 21 May 2021 This week, WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is marking National Palliative Care Week from 23-29 May by reflecting on the improvements we’ve made in the past 12 months to how we support our patients with end-of-life care.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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