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Find out about the latest news and developments from around our health service.

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  • Royal Perth Hospital physios lend a hand at Kalgoorlie Health Campus 24 October 2025 Physiotherapists from Royal Perth Bentley Group are gaining valuable rural experience thanks to a team effort between WA Country Health Service and East Metropolitan Health Service.
  • Country nurse Kate Guscott makes most of TRAVEL program 22 October 2025 She hails from Queensland, but Registered Nurse Kate Guscott has seen more of Western Australia than most sandgropers thanks to our TRAVEL program.
  • Supporting the next generation of allied health professionals 21 October 2025 An innovative study by Curtin University Occupational Therapy students in collaboration with our health service is shining a light on the treatment journey of regional patients receiving care for serious hand injuries.
  • Celebrating Tony Boschman’s 50-year mental health nursing career milestone 20 October 2025 From pizza shop owner to supermarket Santa, Tony Boschman has worn many hats – but a 50-year career in mental health nursing is his greatest professional achievement.
  • Celebrating Children’s Week 2025 17 October 2025 In celebration of Children’s Week (18-26 October 2025), WA Country Health Service is proud to launch a suite of innovative, child-friendly resources that promote and inform children, families, communities, and staff about children’s rights in health care. This initiative aligns with the national theme— “Everyone should know about children’s rights!”

More WACHS News

  • Live and Work in Rural WA video competition 10 October 2025 Are you a student or health professional working in rural Western Australia? Our friends at Rural Health West want to hear your story!
  • Pilbara measles outbreak warning - community urged to remain vigilant 09 October 2025 WA Health is urging Pilbara residents and travellers to the region to be alert for symptoms of measles following confirmed community transmission in the Hedland and Karratha areas.
  • Looking ahead: Launch of the WA Country Health Service Strategic Plan 2025-30 30 September 2025 Introducing the new WA Country Health Service Strategic Plan 2025-30 – with five new key priorities, and retaining our current vision, mission and values - the plan will guide us through the next five years and beyond as we continue to strengthen our vision as a global leader in rural and remote healthcare.
  • Mabu Liyan courtyard provides culturally welcoming space 25 September 2025 WA Country Health Service’s Broome Mental Health facility Mabu Liyan has made some new additions to the courtyard – making the space more culturally welcoming for patients, visitors, and staff.
  • Paid paramedics deployed to Carnarvon for the first time 19 September 2025 Carnarvon is now home to two paid paramedics for the first time thanks to a modernised agreement between the Cook Labor Government and St John Western Australia.
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