Latest News People & Places October 10, 2025 Rural Health West welcomes new Board Chair Gary Smith Rural Health West is delighted to announce the appointment of Gary Smith as incoming Chair of the Board. Gary brings more than 40 years of leadership and advisory experience across…
Support September 12, 2025 Live and Work in Rural WA Competition UPDATE: GREAT NEWS! The Live and Work Rural Competition has been extended and the prize pool has been increased thanks to RACGP. Prize pool: $2,000 – First prize $1,000 –…
People & Places September 2, 2025 Bunbury-based Training Officer’s passion for Sterilisation Services She’s trained and assessed more than 55 staff and after 13 years in the role, Sterilisation Services Training Officer Cheryl Braeckmans is still future focused. Cheryl, who has worked in…
People & Places September 2, 2025 Medical Imaging Tech Ben dedicated to great care in the Goldfields WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Medical Imaging Technologist Ben Chalker has his eye on delivering compassionate care to the Goldfields community, one scan at a time. Kalgoorlie Mum Kirst Smith…
Student Programs August 5, 2025 Speech pathologist’s student placement lays foundation to return to the country WA Country Health Service Speech Pathologist Danyelle Grime began her six-month placement in Geraldton in 2024 and enjoyed the experience so much that she returned to regional WA – this…
Research & Insights July 28, 2025 The hidden key to healthy kids in remote WA Across rural and remote Western Australia, children grow up surrounded by the natural beauty of Country. But for many, the environment within their homes is working against their health. Environmental…
Student Programs July 25, 2025 From coastal escape to community cornerstone When physiotherapist David Scriven made the leap from Perth to Denmark, he expected a change of pace. What he didn’t expect was how that move would open the door to…
Latest News Publications What We Do July 22, 2025 Bold steps for better health: Introducing our Strategic Plan 2025-2030 At Rural Health West, we have always believed that every person – no matter where they live – deserves access to high quality healthcare. Yet we know that rural and…
Student Programs July 18, 2025 Dental students cut teeth during remote placements For final-year dental student Jim Rae, gaining hands-on experience in rural and remote communities has been a defining part of his education – and one that’s changed the way he…
People & Places July 16, 2025 Shaped by winds of chance and tides of circumstance A single piece of sage advice from Dr Phil Reid’s country doctor father forever changed Dr Mike Eaton’s trajectory when he was considering his next step as a junior doctor….
