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  • Artist rendering of the new hospital
    Construction underway on new Paraburdoo Hospital 04 September 2026 Early works have commenced on site, with the demolition of the northern hospital block, construction of the new hospital building ground pad, and the establishment of temporary parking facilities.
  • Face to face forum strengthens Aboriginal leadership and collaboration 02 September 2026 Aboriginal health leaders and representatives across WA Country Health Service met in Perth recently for the two-day Aboriginal Health Leadership Group (AHLG) and Senior Aboriginal Health Program Officers (SAHPO) Forum.
  • Immunisation is part of raising healthy country kids 02 September 2026 When Wheatbelt nurse Rhiannon Jones lost her daughter to influenza B in 2019, she never imaged the illness could take the life of a healthy child so quickly.
  • A woman smiles at a man in a black cap as she fills out a pink form
    Supporting Autumn Centre residents so they do not miss the count 31 August 2026 The Elizabeth Hansen Patient Accommodation and Support Services team recently stepped up to assist Autumn Centre residents with completing their 2026 Census forms.
  • Derby's Zyhannah wins NAIDOC Emerging Leader award 28 August 2026 Derby-based Alcohol and other Drugs Prevention Officer Zyhannah Bin Jalil has shone bright at this year’s Walalakoo Aboriginal Corporation NAIDOC Community Awards.

More WACHS News

  • Wheatbelt Aboriginal Health Service team Kristy Jetta, Connie Yarran, Zoe Ashby-Deering, Alyssa Thompson and Kelsey
    Pingelly community come together for a healthy World No Tobacco Day and Reconciliation Week 03 August 2021 To raise awareness of the importance of a smoke free life and to commemorate National Reconciliation Week, the team behind the WA Country Health Service’s (WACHS) Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) program brought the Pingelly community together for a World No Tobacco Day and Reconciliation walk.
  • Photograph of Ron Tucker and Winifred Legon
    Winifred’s life saved thanks to F.A.S.T. thinking 02 August 2021 When Busselton’s Winifred Legon and Ron Tucker attended an ambulance service presentation 4 years ago about recognising the signs of stroke, they hoped the day would never come they would need to use that knowledge.
  • Patient John cuts the ribbon opening  Midwest Haematology with Dr Rebecca Howman and Clinical Pharmacist Nicky Goslin smiling and looking on.
    Haematology service now available to Midwest residents 30 July 2021 WA Country Health Service Midwest has expanded cancer services in the region with the newly-established Haematology Service now providing specialist healthcare closer to home for Midwest cancer patients.
  • Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent, Premier Mark McGowan, Health Minister Roger Cook
    Premier and Minister for Health tour new Kalgoorlie MRI facility 29 July 2021 Premier Mark McGowan and Health Minister Roger Cook visited Kalgoorlie Health Campus to tour the brand new $6.3 million Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) facility.
  • Front entry to Dongara Health Centre
    Dongara Health Centre redevelopment gets underway with tender awarded 27 July 2021 The redevelopment of Dongara Health Centre is moving into an exciting new phase with the $6.81 million tender being awarded to WA-based company, Devlyn Australia Pty Ltd.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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