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  • Left photo: woman in hiking gear standing at the top of a hill. Right photo: same woman standing in the middle of a vast salt lake.
    RAPTOR program bears fruit for budding physicians 24 February 2026 For aspiring physician Dr Pristina Goh, taking part in our RAPTOR program has been an invaluable opportunity to develop new skills and build resilience as a clinician.
  • Graphic with three nurses against a landscape background with text 'GradConnect 2026: Nursing and Midwifery Graduate Program'
    Applications now open for 2026 GradConnect program 23 February 2026 WA Country Health Service is offering newly qualified enrolled nurses, registered nurses and midwives graduate positions through the 2026 GradConnect program.
  • Man in polo shirt sitting on a bench outside.
    2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist: Vernon Dann 23 February 2026 Wise. Approachable. A pillar of leadership, integrity and compassion. These are just a few of the words Vernon Dann’s colleagues used to describe our Aboriginal Mental Health Coordinator for the Kimberley.
  • Headshot of man in navy blue button up shirt.
    2026 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards finalist: Dr Tom Bowles 20 February 2026 Albany surgical extraordinaire Dr Tom Bowles has been shortlisted for a prestigious award for his pivotal work establishing the Great Southern as a leading training hub for up-and-coming rural surgeons.
  • Three people in business attire standing an operating theatre.
    WA Governor Chris Dawson impressed during visit to Collie Health Service 20 February 2026 A tour of Collie Health Service’s state-of-the-art operating theatre and demonstration of our award-winning Emergency Telehealth Service (ETS) were among the highlights during a recent visit by His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia.

More WACHS News

  • Celebrating excellence in end-of-life care 28 November 2023 WA Country Health Service had three winners take out their categories in the 2023 Palliative Care in WA Awards – Senior Pharmacist Penny Tuffin, the East Kimberley Palliative Care team and Fitzroy Crossing Hospital.
  • AH fellowship
    Country health supports grassroots innovators to grow as researchers 23 November 2023 WA Country Health Service (WACHS) recognises the importance of growing our own when it comes to innovation in service development.
  • Dr Georgina Trotter
    From HR to HDU for Kalgoorlie’s Dr Georgina Trotter 22 November 2023 WA Country Health Service Consultant Physician Dr Georgina Trotter is a big fan of continuous learning.
  • Remote Area Nursing Posts - Welcoming 11 new sites in 2024
    Welcoming 11 new sites in 2024 21 November 2023 Throughout 2024, WA Country Health Service will be taking over management and service delivery of 11 remote area nursing posts currently operated by Silverchain.
  • Text: Congratulations to our finalists
    Finalists announced for 2024 WA Rural Health Awards 20 November 2023 From a field of more than 130 outstanding nominations, a group of 27 health professionals and teams have been shortlisted for recognition at the WA Rural Health Excellence Awards 2024.
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Last Updated: 24/01/2024
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