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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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  • Left to right - Clinical nurse Debbi Young, Clinical Nurse Manager Annette Fookes and Clinical Nurse Patricia Keevers in the temporary emergency room at the Jurien Bay Health Centre.
    Jurien Bay Health Centre undergoing redevelopment 25 August 2017 As part of the Southern Inland Health Initiative administered by the WA Country Heath Service, the Jurien Bay Health Centre is undergoing an expansion and refurbishment. Wheatbelt Regional Director Sean Conlan said that thanks to the Southern Inland Health Initiative’s $300 million capital works project, Jurien Bay Health Centre is just one of many hospital and health centres to be upgraded. “ADCO Constructions won the tender for the works which began in January this year and the project is expected to take around a year to complete,” Mr Conlan said. “A great deal of the redevelopment has already been completed and includes a major extension to the outpatient care facilities including a new child health and outpatient treatment area, a new dental treatment area, roof works and improvements to the access road and additional parking.” Other completed areas of...
  • Left to right: Patient Care Assistant Jenelle Coulthard, Hotel Services Supervisor Janine Coulthard and Patient Care Assistant Shauna Doyle in the newly refurbished kitchen.
    Redevelopment at Goomalling Health Service progressing 25 August 2017 As part of the Southern Inland Health Initiative administered by the WA Country Heath Service, the Goomalling Health Service is undergoing an expansion and refurbishment. Wheatbelt Regional Director Sean Conlan said that thanks to the Southern Inland Health Initiative’s $300 million capital works project, Goomalling Health Service is just one of many hospital and health centres to be upgraded. “Devlyn Constructions won the tender for the works which began in January 2017 and the project is expected to take around a year to complete,” Mr Conlan said. “The first two stages of the refurbishment have been completed and included a refurbishment of the kitchen, dual egress doors added to the consultation room, a refurbished communications room and repairs to a ward room and ensuite. “The physiotherapy room has also been transformed into a temporary emergency depar...
  • Coloured plan of new Karratha Health Campus
    A new dimension to Karratha Health Campus 23 August 2017 Locals have been given a glimpse inside the impressive Karratha Health Campus with the release of new high level floor plans and drone fly-over footage. The 13,000 square metre, 40-bed facility, is being constructed on the corner of Balmoral and Warambie roads in Karratha's town centre, and will replace the ageing Nickol Bay Hospital. The 2D floor plans provide a first look at the general layout of services within the building, which uses spacious courtyards to balance artificial and natural light. To view the full media statement, visit theMinister's website.
  • Bird's-eye-view of Karratha Health Campus 23 August 2017 Exciting new drone footage of the impressive 13,000 square metre Karratha Health Campus was released today by Minister for Health Roger Cook.
  • Four adults and a child stand on a ramp leading up to a building
    Improving ear health gives kids a better chance 23 August 2017 Hundreds of children all over Western Australia are set to benefit from better ear health, with the Western Australian Child Ear Health Strategy launched in Karratha today. The strategy provides a road map for better care through multi-agency service planning, strengthened community focused partnerships, alignment of funding, and better co-ordination. To view the full media statement, visit theMinister's website.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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