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  • A woman sits on the floor surrounded by brightly coloured play equipment and a rug that features the alphabet
    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.
  • Geraldton Health Campus redevelopment now fully operational 22 September 2026 The $192 million transformation of Geraldton Health Campus is complete and delivering quality care.
  • A group of medical professionals in discussion stand around a hospital bed with medical equipment
    Skills course takes new Geraldton ICU team to expert level 22 September 2026 As WA Country Health Service prepared to open the new Intensive Care Unit and High Dependency Unit at Geraldton Health Campus, staff recently undertook the inaugural Basic Assessment and Support in Intensive Care Course.
  • South West speech pathologist opens up on swallow study 22 September 2026 A video fluoroscopic swallow study may sound like a mouthful, but for WA Country Health Service speech pathologist Emily Jackson, it’s a core part of the care she provides in her community.
  • Panda Warmers donated to country hospitals 21 September 2026 Five hospitals in country WA will receive brand new, highly advanced neonatal equipment thanks to a generous donation.

More WACHS News

  • Eastern Wheatbelt team celebrates three decades of Dianne Rogers 24 July 2025 After 30 years of working in the Wheatbelt, Merredin-based Child Health Nurse Dianne Rogers is as much a part of the landscape as the golden canola crops and world-famous silo art.
  • Baby Coming You Ready? – equipping Pilbara midwives to tackle communication barriers 11 July 2025 Pilbara-based midwives are preparing to roll out an app-based tool that’s breaking down communication barriers between Aboriginal women and their healthcare provider, before, during and after pregnancy.
  • Increase to Patient Assisted Travel Scheme fuel subsidy takes effect 11 July 2025 A significant increase to the Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS) fuel subsidy will provide welcome relief to many country patients who need to travel to access specialist medical services.
  • Anita Johnson's passion for community leads to Geraldton Nurse of the Year honour 10 July 2025 In Geraldton, one nurse’s dedication and passion has left a lasting impact on her clients, families and her peers.
  • Broome Midwifery Group Practice a beacon of support 08 July 2025 The Broome Midwifery Group Practice is delivering more than just babies - it's giving families personalised, compassionate care and long-lasting connections that support them through every birth, every step of the way.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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