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27 March 2026

WA appoints new Chief Health Officer

The state government has appointed Dr Clare Huppatz PSM as Western Australia’s new Chief Health Officer (CHO). She succeeds Dr Andrew Robertson PSM.
16 March 2026

Measles alert

Measles typically develops around 10 days after being exposed to the virus, but this can vary from 7 to 18 days.
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5 March 2026

Applications closing soon for upcoming graduate and transition to practice programs

Time is running out for newly qualified enrolled nurses, registered nurses and midwives to apply for a graduate or transition to practice program – with applications closing in less than a week.
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25 February 2026

Access Health your guide to the right care, at the right time

Access Health WA has been developed to ensure Western Australians have consistent, timely, and accurate information about appropriate healthcare options across WA.
23 February 2026

Kickstart your nursing or midwifery career

Applications are now open for all newly qualified enrolled nurses, registered nurses and midwives to apply for a graduate or transition to practice program through GradConnect.
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