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Registered Nurse Sharny Harberger is getting out and about in country thanks to WA Country Health Service’s TRAVEL program. The TRAVEL Program offers nurses a unique experience in both career…

Emergency Medicine Consultant Dr Hugh Mitenko traded the Canadian ski slopes for the South West surf and hasn’t looked back since. After 10 years of working in emergency care across…

South West Registered Nurse Georgie Nock is back caring for patients thanks to a WA Country Health Service initiative that provides support and supervision for nurses returning to the workplace…

A unique opportunity for providers of general practitioner (GP) services in Goomalling. After a long period of service, the current provider has vacated the Goomalling Medical Surgery. This provides an…

The inaugural Bush Medicine Cultural Immersion weekend, organised by the Kimberley Health Professionals Network (KHPN), has given participants a deeper understanding of Aboriginal culture and connection to Country. Held at…

“The statistics you read about Aboriginal health aren’t just numbers to me; they represent the real lived experiences of my family, my community, and myself.” This powerful statement from Ballardong…

After earning her Bachelor of Nursing, Andy Fowler kick-started her career in the city and spent a year as a nurse in Scotland. However, the loss of her best friend…

The University of Notre Dame Kimberley immersion program assists second-year medical students develop an understanding of life in remote Western Australia. The program provides an opportunity for students to engage…

Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (funded by Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development) is making significant strides with its community-led and co-designed Jiji Program, which delivers occupational therapy and speech…

WA Country Health Service’s (WACHS) Allied Health Transition to Practice (T2P) program is providing a springboard for graduates making the transition to work and live in the bush. Open to…