WA Country Health Service
About Company
Providing healthcare across vast and remote landscapes requires more than infrastructure—it requires dedication, collaboration, and a deep commitment to community wellbeing. The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) plays a vital role in delivering accessible and high-quality healthcare to people living outside metropolitan areas in Western Australia.
As the largest country health service in Australia, WACHS supports hundreds of communities across one of the most geographically expansive healthcare networks in the world. From regional hospitals to remote nursing posts, the organisation ensures that people living in rural and remote areas receive the care they need, when they need it.
About WA Country Health Service (WACHS)
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is responsible for providing a comprehensive range of public healthcare services across regional Western Australia. The organisation covers an extraordinary area of more than 2.5 million square kilometres, serving approximately 530,000 residents across rural and remote communities.
Among those communities are over 57,000 Aboriginal people, making culturally appropriate and accessible care a core priority of WACHS.
Through a network of hospitals, health centres, and outreach programs, WACHS ensures that essential services—from emergency care to mental health support—are available to people who may live hundreds of kilometres from major cities.
A Vast Regional Healthcare Network
Delivering healthcare across such a large geographic area requires a strong and well-coordinated health system. The WACHS healthcare network includes a diverse range of medical facilities designed to support local communities.
Hospitals Across Regional Western Australia
WACHS operates a wide network of hospitals that provide emergency, inpatient, and specialist services.
These include:
- 6 major regional hospitals
- 15 medium-sized district hospitals
- 48 small community hospitals
These facilities play a critical role in ensuring that residents in rural areas can access reliable hospital care without needing to travel long distances.
Health Centres and Community Facilities
In addition to hospitals, WACHS manages an extensive network of healthcare facilities that deliver frontline medical services in regional communities.
This includes:
- 31 health centres and nursing posts
- Over 170 community-based health service locations
- Population health teams supporting preventative care and community programs
These facilities enable healthcare professionals to provide primary care, preventative health services, and community support close to where people live.
Mental Health Services Across Remote Communities
Mental health support is a critical component of the services provided by WA Country Health Service (WACHS).
The organisation operates:
- 4 dedicated mental health inpatient units
- 24 specialist mental health services
Many of these services also deliver outreach programs, ensuring that people living in remote or isolated communities can access professional mental health support.
By combining facility-based treatment with outreach care, WACHS helps bridge the gap between regional and metropolitan mental health services.
Supporting Aboriginal Health and Community Wellbeing
A major focus for WA Country Health Service is improving health outcomes for Aboriginal communities across Western Australia.
WACHS works closely with local communities to deliver healthcare services that are:
- Culturally respectful
- Accessible in remote regions
- Designed to address local health priorities
Through partnerships with community organisations and Aboriginal health programs, WACHS continues to strengthen its commitment to equitable healthcare for all Western Australians.
Why WA Country Health Service Matters
Healthcare access in rural areas can often be challenging due to distance, workforce shortages, and limited infrastructure. The WA Country Health Service addresses these challenges through a combination of:
- Strong regional hospital networks
- Community-based health services
- Outreach healthcare programs
- Skilled healthcare professionals working in remote locations
By integrating these services, WACHS helps ensure that people across Western Australia can receive timely, high-quality healthcare regardless of where they live.
Building the Future of Regional Healthcare
The work of WA Country Health Service (WACHS) continues to evolve as healthcare needs grow across regional Western Australia. By investing in facilities, workforce development, and innovative service delivery models, the organisation remains committed to improving healthcare outcomes for rural communities.
For healthcare professionals, WACHS also offers unique opportunities to build meaningful careers while making a real difference in regional and remote communities.
With its extensive network, dedicated workforce, and strong community partnerships, WACHS continues to play a vital role in strengthening the future of healthcare across Western Australia.
