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  • 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.
  • Woman holding certificate smiling.
    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.
  • Broome health staff and members of the Lions Club of Broome hold newly donated scopes
    Local Lions dig deep to donate state-of-the-art clinical scopes for Broome 22 July 2026 Broome Health Campus clinicians now have access to three new state-of-the-art VorOtek clinical scopes, thanks to the generosity of local volunteers.
  • Woman in pink shirt on top of a large green hill looking out over the bushland and horizon.
    Oh, the places you’ll go with the Community Residency Program 20 July 2026 Resident Medical Officer Dr Ella Forkin began her journey in Kununurra as a medical student in 2022. She enjoyed her time so much that she came back for Kununurra for her second placement with the Community Residency Program.

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  • Graphic with three nurses against a landscape background with text 'GradConnect 2026: Nursing and Midwifery Graduate Program'
    Applications now open for 2026 GradConnect program 23 February 2026 WA Country Health Service is offering newly qualified enrolled nurses, registered nurses and midwives graduate positions through the 2026 GradConnect program.
  • Man in polo shirt sitting on a bench outside.
    2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist: Vernon Dann 23 February 2026 Wise. Approachable. A pillar of leadership, integrity and compassion. These are just a few of the words Vernon Dann’s colleagues used to describe our Aboriginal Mental Health Coordinator for the Kimberley.
  • Headshot of man in navy blue button up shirt.
    2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist: Dr Tom Bowles 20 February 2026 Albany surgical extraordinaire Dr Tom Bowles has been shortlisted for a prestigious award for his pivotal work establishing the Great Southern as a leading training hub for up-and-coming rural surgeons.
  • Three people in business attire standing an operating theatre.
    WA Governor Chris Dawson impressed during visit to Collie Health Service 20 February 2026 A tour of Collie Health Service’s state-of-the-art operating theatre and demonstration of our award-winning Emergency Telehealth Service (ETS) were among the highlights during a recent visit by His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia.
  • Doctor with stethoscope holding certificate standing in between two women.
    2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist: Dr Joshua Luhrs 18 February 2026 With a background in intensive care nursing, it’s no surprise Dr Joshua Luhrs has extensive clinical experience and a knack for keeping composed under pressure.
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