Find out more:
- What our doctors enjoy about working in rural WA
- WA Country Health Service (external site)
The Southern Inland Health Initiative, funded under the Royalties for Regions program (external site), will dramatically improve medical resources and 24 hour emergency coverage in the area. It will:
- deliver safe and effective emergency services and good access to general practice
- put private GPs back into country towns, supported by visiting specialists and health practitioners backed up by "e-technology" such as telehealth
- mean better support to nurses who, due to the lack of doctors in this region, carry greater responsibilities. Read more about the initiative.
News and updates
The Southern Inland Health Initiative, funded by the Liberal National Government’s Royalties for Regions program, continues to meet key milestones which will improve health care in the southern inland area of Western Australia.
The $565 million investment will result in significant improvements to infrastructure and changes to health care services and delivery over the next five years. To stay informed, you can subscribe to our e-newsletter (external link).
First doctors welcomed to the roster
Six towns in the southern inland area are set to benefit from new doctors under the Southern Inland Health Initiative. Read more...
First nurse practitioner on board
The team welcomes Ms Laura Black, the first nurse practitioner to be appointed under the Southern Inland Health Initiative. Read more...
Project team expands
Mr Tim Shackleton recently joined the Southern Inland Health Initiative team as a community engagement consultant. Read more...
Service planning continues across the southern inland
Service planning is well underway across the southern inland area, as part of the District Hospital and Health Services Investment program. Read more...
Telehealth investment is moving forward
In a significant move for the Southern Inland Health Initiative, the first telehealth sites have been established. Read more...