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  • Emma outside holding award.
    A healthy dose of leadership recognition for Public Health Manager Emma Croager 04 August 2026 Kimberley Public Health Manager Emma Croager has found her place in the sun in more ways than one – taking home the 2026 Excellence in Health Promotion – Leadership Award from the Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA).
  • Man and woman sitting at table.
    F.A.S.T thinking saved Bunbury resident 04 August 2026 When Bunbury resident Kerry suddenly collapsed, her husband immediately rushed to her aid. Realising the seriousness of her symptoms, he called triple zero and the Bunbury Regional Hospital took it from there.
  • An image with the words: information for peopl in hospital or care facilities during the 2026 census
    Making sure you count - what to do if you are in a hospital or care facility during the Census 2026 03 August 2026 Every five years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics counts every person and household in Australia – this is called the Census of Population and Housing.
  • TRAVEL program inspires Sharny to stay country 31 July 2026 Registered Nurse Sharny Harberger has turned travelling around Western Australia into a long-term career in regional healthcare, thanks to WA Country Health Service’s TRAVEL program.
  • Healthcare professionals standing outside
    World Breastfeeding Week 2026 31 July 2026 For World Breastfeeding Week (1–7 August 2026) and we are celebrating the incredible teams who go above and beyond for mums, bubs and families.

More WACHS News

  • Virtual security hub expands to eighth country site 19 July 2024 WA Country Health Service (WACHS) has expanded its state-of-the-art security hub to Fitzroy Crossing Hospital.
  • 2025 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards - nominations now open 15 July 2024 Nominations are open for the 2025 Rural Health Excellence Awards to recognise outstanding country health professionals.
  • Professional development is key to closing the Aboriginal healthcare gap for Oceania Harris 15 July 2024 After three years of hard work, Aboriginal Liaison Officer Oceania Harris has completed her Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health.
  • Midwest is best for Nursing and Midwifery Coordinator Lisa 11 July 2024 For Geraldton Health Campus Coordinator of Nursing and Midwifery Lisa Pinkney, there’s nowhere else she’d rather be.
  • Cassandra, Amber and Taya pave the way for Aboriginal young people across WA 05 July 2024 Cassandra Dempsey, Taya Woods and Amber Hsi all started with WA Country Health Service through the WA Health Aboriginal Cadetship Program.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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