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3 November 2025

No Falls November

Health staff play an important role in falls prevention. Throughout the month of November, health professionals across WA will be promoting the Stay On Your Feet falls prevention message.
17 October 2025

New STI campaign launches

The next phase of WA Health’s Healthysexual campaign will include syphilis, in response to sustained infection rates – particularly among 15 to 19-year-olds in regional Western Australia and high-risk populations in metropolitan Perth.
Three clear with pink swirls allied health award trophies
14 October 2025

WA Excellence in Allied Health Awards 2025: Meet the winners

Eleven outstanding allied health professionals and teams were recognised at the WA Excellence in Allied Health Awards 2025, on Tuesday 14 October.
Michael Hutchings, Prof Chris Blyth, and Dr Shirley Bowen pose with 10-year-old Elsie and her mum, Casey, for FluMist announcement.
2 October 2025

New needle-free influenza vaccine to protect WA children

From 2026, children in WA aged from 2 to under 12 years will be eligible for FluMist, a needle-free influenza vaccine.
30 September 2025

Pharmacists begin training in landmark community pharmacy pilot

The first group of 40 community pharmacists has begun training to treat a range of common health conditions as part of a pilot program to improve access to health care for all Western Australians.
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