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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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  • A composite of four photos featuring smilng health professionals holding awards in evening wear, with words that read 2025 WA Health Excellence Awards Congratulations to ourwinners
    Announcing our 2025 WA Health Excellence Awards winners 26 November 2025 WA Country Health Service was once again front and centre at the WA Health Excellence Awards, taking out awards in four of the 12 categories at last night’s ceremony.
  • ‘Trailblazer’ Vernon Dann claims win at 2025 WA Mental Health Awards 25 November 2025 WA Country Health Service Aboriginal Mental Health Coordinator for the Kimberley region, Vernon Dann, has taken out the Mental Health Employee Excellence category at the 2025 WA Mental Health Awards.
  • Three people stand in front of a brightly coloured artwork smiling.
    WA Country Health Service is now a Registered Training Organisation 25 November 2025 WA Country Health Service is now officially registered as a Registered Training Organisation, following an intensive year of preparation and collaboration.
  • Four brightly dressed members of the Country PatHS team stand outside a building smiling
    Country PatHS reaches major milestone with 1000th referral 24 November 2025 WA Country Health Service's Country Patient Health Support (Country PatHS) service has reached a major milestone, recording its 1000th referral since launching just two years ago.
  • Derby midwives reach for the sky as FIFO program takes off 24 November 2025 Midwives from across WA are working hand-in-hand with the maternity team at Derby Health Service to boost the workforce in the remote Kimberley community.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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