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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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  • Group standing for photo with two people at the front holding trophies.
    WA Wastewater Surveillance Program wins IPAA WA Achievement Award 09 January 2026 A game-changing wastewater surveillance program that’s providing real-time insight to support public health decisions has claimed two gongs at the 2026 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA Achievement Awards.
  • Woman standing in front of a presentation screen addressing the audience with hand on chest.
    Albany team celebrate 50 years of Glenda Williams 08 January 2026 Albany-based Senior Aboriginal Health Worker Glenda Williams has marked a monumental milestone, notching up 50 years with WA Country Health Service.
  • Group of six women standing in a line holding a trophey
    Central Great Southern Early Years Partnership Dental Health Project wins award 07 January 2026 A huge congratulations to the team behind the Central Great Southern Early Years Partnership (EYP) Dental Health Project, who have claimed a gong at the 2025 Institute of Public Administration Australia WA Achievement Awards.
  • Group of people sitting facing the stage at the conference. Pictured from behind.
    Breaking barriers at the WA Rural and Remote Mental Health Conference 06 January 2026 About 200 mental health professionals gathered in Busselton recently to address how regional communities can lead the way in advocacy and education, as part of the 2025 WA Rural and Remote Mental Health Conference.
  • Allied health professionals benefit from new Transition to P2 Program 31 December 2025 Up-and-coming allied health professionals and those newly employed in senior roles are receiving specialised career development support through WA Country Health Service’s new Transition to P2 Program (T2P2).
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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