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  • A patient sits in a chair while two speech pathologists prepare for an exploratory procedure
    New virtual care swallowing assessment goes down well with Kimberley communities 24 August 2026 Kimberley patients can now access specialised swallowing assessments closer to home through a new telehealth pilot being delivered in Broome.
  • A group of people posing for the camera
    Continuing to improve cultural capabilities across our organisation 21 August 2026 Meet our newest Aboriginal Health Champions Program participants.
  • Doctor and nurse standing in front of hospital entry.
    Far from home, Kiwi cared for by Broome’s best 21 August 2026 A trip to the Kimberley that led one New Zealander to seek care at Broome Hospital, turned out to be more than your average outback adventure.
  • Speech Pathology Week 2026 – Communication creates possibility 21 August 2026 This Speech Pathology Week, we celebrate the flexibility, connection and opportunities for virtual care can provide for children and families across Western Australia.
  • A computer generated rendering of a new hospital ward looking down from a bird's eye view, the building is long and white with windows along the side fronting a neat car park.
    Design and construct contract awarded for Meekatharra Hospital and Albany Health Campus 18 August 2026 The State Government has awarded Hutchinson Builders the design and construct contract for the $60 million, 32-bed Albany Health Campus expansion and the $73.4 million Meekatharra Hospital redevelopment.

More WACHS News

  • Country health the first to mark 5000 Care Opinion stories 30 August 2024 WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is celebrating an impressive milestone – 5000 Care Opinion stories shared.
  • Builders pour concrete as part of Geraldton Health Campus redevelopment
    Geraldton Health Campus redevelopment takes shape 30 August 2024 The Geraldton Health Campus redevelopment is taking shape with earthworks nearing completion, and the first concrete footings poured as part of a $166 million investment to futureproof healthcare in the Midwest.
  • State-of-the-art security hub nominated for excellence 29 August 2024 WA Country Health Service’s virtual security hub has been named a finalist in the 2024 Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards.
  • Dongara Health Centre staff and residents celebrate official opening 28 August 2024 The sun was shining for WA Country Health Service (WACHS) staff and residents who turned out to celebrate the official opening of the $9.86 million Dongara Health Centre earlier this week.
  • Premier announces works to expand Albany Special Care Nursery
    More specialist newborn care closer to home in the Great Southern 27 August 2024 The State Government is delivering a Level 2 Special Care Nursery at Albany Health Campus as part of a $4.1 million commitment that will see care available closer to home for mothers who give birth to preterm babies.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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