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  • A group of people in an office stand around listening as one man in the centre is explaining to the group
    Acute Care Response Team launches in the South West 30 July 2026 Infant, child and adolescent mental health services in the South West have been expanded with the establishment of a mobile Acute Care Response Team (ACRT).
  • Four photos show a hospital room with a bed, an outside courtyard, a hospital room with equipement and two hospital beds and three hospital workers smiling
    Completion of new Mental Health Observation Area at Bunbury Regional Hospital 30 July 2026 The $572 million Bunbury Regional Hospital redevelopment has reached a major construction milestone with the completion of a new Mental Health Observation Area (MHOA) and upgraded fast-track area.
  • Man in fire fighter uniform with nursing scrubs underneath standing in front of hospital emergency sign.
    Augusta Clinical Nurse Manager fired up by new volunteer role 24 July 2026 For many WA Country Health Service staff members, supporting others doesn't end when a shift finishes. That is certainly true for Augusta Hospital Clinical Nurse Manager, Colin Bristow, on his recent appointment as Captain of the Augusta Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service.
  • Two women standing in front of glass door.
    Bunbury diabetes duo recognised for their care 24 July 2026 With a strong focus on patient care and support, the team at Bunbury Regional Hospital’s Diabetes Education Clinic, are making a real difference for patients when they need it most.
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    Stacey Mauchline celebrates 25 years of working off the beaten path 23 July 2026 This year marks an extraordinary milestone for Stacey Mauchline, who is celebrating 25 years of dedicated service with WA Country Health Service.

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  • Young woman receives COVID-19 vaccine from nurse
    Vaccinating the Dampier Peninsula 13 September 2021 There’s been a vaccine blitz on the Dampier Peninsula, with members of the Lombadina and Djarindjin communities continuing to roll up to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
  • Celebrating excellence in palliative care 08 September 2021 Three WA Country Health Service (WACHS) clinicians have been honoured at the National Palliative Care Awards, acknowledging the outstanding contributions each have made in their field.
  • Three people stand outside tent
    Talking COVID-19 vaccines at Dowerin Field Days 08 September 2021 Footy took a back seat at Dowerin’s football oval last month, with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) staff setting up an on-field marquee to talk with the community about COVID-19 vaccines.
  • WACHS staff gathered in front of screens.
    Bunbury Regional Hospital's BIONIC improves patient flow 03 September 2021 We’re continuing to put patient care at the forefront of all that we do at Bunbury Regional Hospital with the introduction of our own 24/7 specialist patient flow hub, BIONIC.
  • Graphic tile with COVID-19 update for WA regional communities
    COVID-19 update for 31 August 31 August 2021 On Friday, we told you about two COVID-19 positive truck drivers from New South Wales who transited through roadhouses in the Goldfields and Wheatbelt.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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