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Banner: GradConnect 2024 - Kickstart your nursing or midwfery career
15 March 2024

Kickstart your nursing or midwifery career this year

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.
Lanscape photo of Perth city
8 March 2024

Stage 5 of the Public Health Act 2016 set to begin

A new approach to Stage 5 of the Public Health Act 2016 has been announced, with its implementation now set to take place in a phased approach.
Parents smiling, holding a baby
8 March 2024

2024 RSV Infant Immunisation Program

The WA Department of Health has funded an infant immunisation program to prevent infants most at risk from severe RSV disease.
Baby being fed via a feeding tube
19 February 2024

Human Tissue and Transplant Act 1982 legislation amendment

In 2022, the Human Tissue and Transplant Act 1982 (the Act) was amended to provide a comprehensive and clear framework to regulate the sale and supply of human tissue products in WA.
Person holding a mobile phone that is displaying a temperature of 39 degrees
8 February 2024

Heatwave hints

As Western Australia prepares for another heatwave, WA Health is urging people to take steps to protect themselves against heat-related harm.
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