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  • Eight people health uniforms standing in front of hospital entrance.
    Award-winning Busselton Rehabilitation team flexes its muscles 18 June 2026 Congratulations to the Rehabilitation team at Busselton Health Campus who recently won two Australasian Rehabilitation Outcomes Centre (AROC) awards.
  • A collage image of health professionals in hospital and outdoor settings.
    Nominate a Health Hero today 18 June 2026 With just over a week before the 2026 WA Health Excellence Awards close - now is the time to get in your nominations for the Health Heroes Award.
  • Man and woman standing on a hill with bush and a river behind them at sunset.
    From Moora to national excellence: Dr Anna Kelly’s rural training journey 15 June 2026 Growing up on a farm near Moora in WA’s Wheatbelt, Dr Anna Kelly’s rural upbringing laid the foundation for a remarkable medical career.
  • Hands of kids underneath a blue light torch.
    Australia eliminates trachoma after decades of targeted effort 12 June 2026 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has validated Australia for the elimination of trachoma as a public health problem. This is a major milestone that reflects decades of sustained, targeted public health actions working in collaboration with Aboriginal communities to reduce infection, improve hygiene and ensure access to care.
  • Katanning Health Service honours National Sorry Day with Quandong tree planting ceremony 12 June 2026 National Sorry Day was honoured this year at Katanning Health Service with the planting of a quandong tree in the hospital gardens.

More WACHS News

  • Changes to mask wearing requirements at our hospitals and health services 14 February 2024 In-line with a downward trend of COVID-19 in the community, there are some changes to mask wearing requirements.
  • Mother daughter duo deploy to Karlarra House 14 February 2024 WA Country Health Service (WACHS) recently supported mother and daughter duo Jess and Tash Ellis to deploy to the Pilbara for a stint at Karlarra House – the local residential aged care facility in South Hedland.
  • Claire takes on postgraduate studies to support Great Southern community 12 February 2024 Congratulations to McGrath Breast Care Nurse and Registered Nurse Claire Badlovic, who recently completed her Graduate Certificate in Breast Cancer Nursing.
  • HEALTH ALERT: Protect yourself against extreme heat 08 February 2024 WA Country Health Service is advising people in the Kimberley, Midwest, Wheatbelt, South West and Great Southern – including Dampier Peninsula, Geraldton, Kalbarri, Katanning, Manjimup, Margaret River, Mount Barker and Narrogin - to prepare for severe to extreme heat.
  • Four nurses stand out the front of the Warren Health Service
    Country health opens the doors to former nurses returning to the workforce 06 February 2024 WA Country Health Service is bolstering its country nursing workforce through an initiative that supports nurses returning to the workplace to regain their registration.
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Last Updated: 17/04/2026
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