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  • Construction of the Mullewa Community Hospital now complete 16 October 2026 State Government has delivered the new Mullewa Community Hospital, with construction of the hospital building now complete.
  • Hospital in the Home text with an icon of a house and health (plus) symbol on green and blue background
    Bringing it home: WA Country Health Service expands innovative Hospital in the Home service 16 October 2026 Imagine receiving hospital-equivalent care in your own home. That’s now a reality for Western Australians who live in some of the most remote areas of the State, thanks to the expansion of WA Country Health Service’s Hospital in the Home (HITH) service.
  • A male patient sitting on a hospital chair with a thumbs up and six nurses behind him all smiling.
    Bispecific antibodies for targeted immunotherapy cancer treatment arrives in the Midwest 15 October 2026 WA Country Health Service is excited to celebrate a new milestone in regional cancer care with the delivery of targeted immunotherapy medication – bispecific antibodies - for the first time.
  • Country allied health professional awarded Educator of the Year 15 October 2026 WA Country Health Service is proud to congratulate Great Southern Occupational Therapist and Accredited Hand Therapist Lauren Irvine who has taken out a prestigious award at this year’s WA Excellence in Allied Health Awards.
  • Hands holding the Annual Report 2025-26
    WA Country Health Service Annual Report 2025-26 15 October 2026 The 2025-26 Annual Report is more than just a record of the year that was. It showcases what we have achieved together and highlights the impact we’ve made for communities right across country WA.

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: 17/04/2026
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