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Find out about the latest news and developments from around our health service.

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  • Dr Jaye Martin accepting award.
    Dr Jaye Martin awarded RACP Medal for Clinical Service in Rural and Remote Areas 18 December 2025 Kununurra-based Consultant Physician Dr Jaye Martin has been honoured by her peers with a prestigious award for decades of outstanding service in country WA.
  • Celebrating 50 years of Mullewa’s Bev Crudeli 16 December 2025 Mullewa Health Centre recently celebrated Registered Nurse Beverley (Bev) Crudeli reaching an impressive milestone - 50 years working at WA Country Health Service.
  • Broome work experience staff
    Broome Health Campus welcomes record intake of work experience students 12 December 2025 Broome Health Campus staff are inspiring the next generation of country health professionals, with a record number of local students kicking off a multidisciplinary work experience program this week
  • Rural Health West extends Live and Work in Rural WA competition 12 December 2025 Calling all country health professionals and students—Rural Health West has extended its Live and Work in Rural WA video competition, with more cash up for grabs and extra time to get your entries in.
  • A dark haired woman smiles, stanidng in a busy hospital corridor
    Innovative swallowing diagnostic service now available for Midwest residents 11 December 2025 Midwest residents living with dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) can now access advanced diagnostic assessments thanks to an innovative partnership made possible through virtual care technology.

More WACHS News

  • Laverton Hospital redevelopment update
    New Laverton Hospital forward works set to begin ahead of schedule 20 November 2024 Important preparatory work for the brand-new Laverton Hospital will begin two months ahead of schedule.
  • Dr Samir Heble shines a light on men’s mental health 19 November 2024 This International Men’s Day, WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is highlighting the unique mental health challenges some men may experience.
  • Country health supports nurse Kellie to assist Albany Health Campus surgical team 14 November 2024 WA Country Health Service is encouraging staff to take up opportunities designed to staff to extend their skills while supporting them to live and work in regional WA.
  • Japanese encephalitis virus activity in the Kimberley 13 November 2024 The Department of Health is urging residents and travellers to the Kimberley region to take extra precautions to prevent mosquito bites over the coming weeks, following evidence of Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) activity in Derby.
  • More patrols to clean up needles in Broome 12 November 2024 The State Government will provide funding to the Shire of Broome to increase patrols and clean up needles on the streets, and a more comprehensive Needle and Syringe Program (NSEP) will be set up.
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Last Updated: 24/01/2024
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