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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

  • 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.
  • Regional ambulance driver and vehicle
    Country ambulance services boosted with recruitment of 25 new paramedics 18 May 2021 The implementation of the Country Ambulance Strategy has moved into a new phase this week with the announcement of a $10 million funding boost to recruit 25 additional paid paramedics to regional WA.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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