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Bringing 'Baby Coming You Ready?' to the Kimberley 24 September 2026 Midwives, doctors and child health nurses from WA Country Health Service and healthcare professionals from Derby Aboriginal Health Service recently took part in the rollout of the ‘Baby Coming You Ready?’ platform in the West Kimberley.

Physiotherapist empowers paediatric and neonatal care in the South West 24 September 2026 Meet WA Country Health Service’s Laura Macaulay, one of the South West's allied health professionals passionate about positive health outcomes for paediatric patients.

Public health response underway following diphtheria cases in Roebourne and Karratha 24 September 2026 WA Country Health Service and the Department of Health are undertaking a public health response following notification of two cases of diphtheria linked to a childcare centre in Roebourne, including a respiratory case who also attended a nightclub in Karratha.

Speech Pathologist Hannah Peters serves South West communities with the language of kindness 24 September 2026 When South West Speech Pathologist Hannah Peters supported a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) patient requiring complex care recently, the team at Perth Children’s Hospital Department of Global and Refugee Health were quick to praise her for her efforts.

Speech Pathologist Claire shares experience as Early Career Supervisor 23 September 2026 WA Country Health Service Speech Pathologist Claire Symons recently featured in the Rural Health Conversations podcast, sharing her experience of and providing advice for early career supervisors.