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  • A group of six nurses in various forms of attire stand against a red wall smiling
    Every conversation matters for National Child Protection Week 2026 07 September 2026 It’s National Child Protection Week (6 – 12 September) and we’re shining the spotlight on our Child Safeguarding team.
  • A composite image showing two very young babies, and a group of mothers with their babies in a group learning environment
    Virtual tummy time tips are just the trick for country bubs 07 September 2026 WA Country Health Service’s Child Development Service physiotherapists have one message for young families – every milestone starts with building healthy movement habits.
  • 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.

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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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