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2021

December 2021

16/12/2021 COVID-19 update 16 December 2021
15/12/2021 COVID-19 update 15 December 2021
15/12/2021 Fight the bite against mosquitoes this festive season
14/12/2021 COVID-19 update 14 December 2021
14/12/2021 COVID-19 update 14 December 2021 - WA exposure sites listed as interstate truck drivers test positive to COVID-19
13/12/2021 COVID-19 update 13 December 2021
12/12/2021 COVID-19 update 12 December 2021
11/12/2021 COVID-19 update 11 December 2021
11/12/2021 COVID-19 update 11 December 2021 Queensland moves to Low Risk from Monday
10/12/2021 COVID-19 update 10 December 2021
09/12/2021 COVID-19 update 09 December 2021
08/12/2021 COVID-19 update 08 December 2021
07/12/2021 COVID-19 update 07 December 2021
06/12/2021 COVID-19 update 06 December 2021
05/12/2021 COVID-19 update 5 December 2021
04/12/2021 COVID-19 update 4 December 2021
04/12/2021 Wastewater testing for COVID-19 expanded to more East Kimberley communities
03/12/2021 COVID-19 update 3 December 2021
02/12/2021 COVID-19 update 2 December 2021
01/12/2021 COVID-19 update 1 December 2021

November 2021

30/11/2021 COVID-19 update 30 November 2021
29/11/2021 COVID-19 update 29 November 2021
28/11/2021 COVID-19 update 28 November 2021
27/11/2021 COVID-19 update 27 November 2021
26/11/2021 COVID-19 update 26 November 2021
25/11/2021 COVID-19 update 25 November 2021
24/11/2021 COVID-19 update 24 November 2021
23/11/2021 COVID-19 update 23 November 2021
22/11/2021 COVID-19 update 22 November 2021
21/11/2021 COVID-19 update 21 November 2021
20/11/2021 COVID-19 update 20 November 2021
19/11/2021 COVID-19 update 19 November 2021
19/11/2021 COVID-19 wastewater testing program in Kununurra and Halls Creek
18/11/2021 COVID-19 update 18 November 2021
17/11/2021 COVID-19 update 17 November 2021
17/11/2021 Sex, safety and school leavers – parents urged to have conversations with their teens
16/11/2021 COVID-19 update 16 November 2021
15/11/2021 COVID-19 update 15 November 2021
14/11/2021 COVID-19 update 14 November 2021
13/11/2021 COVID-19 update 13 November 2021
13/11/2021 Increase in gastroenteritis cases in WA linked to raw oysters
12/11/2021 COVID-19 update 12 November 2021
11/11/2021 COVID-19 update 11 November 2021
10/11/2021 COVID-19 update 10 November 2021
09/11/2021 COVID-19 update 9 November 2021
09/11/2021 Response to the Report of the Independent Inquiry into Perth Children’s Hospital
08/11/2021 COVID-19 update 8 November 2021
07/11/2021 COVID-19 update 7 November 2021
06/11/2021 COVID-19 update 6 November 2021
05/11/2021 COVID-19 update 5 November 2021
04/11/2021 COVID-19 update 4 November 2021
03/11/2021 COVID-19 update 3 November 2021
02/11/2021 COVID-19 update 2 November 2021
01/11/2021 COVID-19 update 1 November 2021

October 2021

31/10/2021 COVID-19 update 31 October 2021
30/10/2021 COVID-19 update 30 October 2021
29/10/2021 COVID-19 update 29 October 2021
28/10/2021 COVID-19 update 28 October 2021
27/10/2021 COVID-19 update 27 October 2021
26/10/2021 COVID-19 update 26 October 2021
25/10/2021 COVID-19 update 25 October 2021
24/10/2021 COVID-19 update 24 October 2021
23/10/2021 COVID-19 update 23 October 2021
22/10/2021 COVID-19 update 22 October 2021
21/10/2021 COVID-19 update 21 October 2021
20/10/2021 COVID-19 update 20 October 2021
19/10/2021 Adult with meningococcal disease
19/10/2021 COVID-19 update 19 October 2021
18/10/2021 COVID-19 update 18 October 2021
17/10/2021 COVID-19 update 17 October 2021
16/10/2021 COVID-19 update 16 October 2021
15/10/2021 COVID-19 update 15 October 2021
15/10/2021 COVID-19 update 15 October 2021: New WA Health advice in relation to Tasmania
14/10/2021 COVID-19 update 14 October 2021
13/10/2021 COVID-19 update 13 October 2021
12/10/2021 COVID-19 update 12 October 2021
11/10/2021 COVID-19 update 11 October 2021
11/10/2021 School-based COVID-19 vaccination underway this week for students
10/10/2021 COVID-19 update 10 October 2021
09/10/2021 COVID-19 update 9 October 2021
08/10/2021 COVID-19 update 8 October 2021
07/10/2021 COVID-19 update 7 October 2021
06/10/2021 COVID-19 update 6 October 2021
05/10/2021 COVID-19 update 5 October 2021
04/10/2021 COVID-19 update 4 October 2021
03/10/2021 COVID-19 update 3 October 2021
02/10/2021 COVID-19 update 2 October 2021
01/10/2021 COVID-19 update 1 October 2021

September 2021

30/09/2021 COVID-19 update 30 September 2021
29/09/2021 COVID-19 update 29 September 2021
28/09/2021 COVID-19 update 28 September 2021
27/09/2021 COVID-19 update 27 September 2021
26/09/2021 COVID-19 update 26 September 2021
25/09/2021 COVID-19 update 25 September 2021
24/09/2021 COVID-19 update 24 September 2021
23/09/2021 COVID-19 update 23 September 2021
23/09/2021 Fight the bite - mosquito alert for South West region
22/09/2021 COVID-19 update 22 September 2021
21/09/2021 COVID-19 update 21 September 2021
20/09/2021 COVID-19 update 20 September 2021
19/09/2021 COVID-19 update 19 September 2021
18/09/2021 COVID-19 update 18 September 2021
17/09/2021 COVID-19 update 17 September 2021
16/09/2021 COVID-19 update 16 September 2021
15/09/2021 COVID-19 update 15 September 2021
14/09/2021 COVID-19 update 14 September 2021
13/09/2021 COVID-19 update 13 September 2021
12/09/2021 COVID-19 update 12 September 2021
11/09/2021 COVID-19 update 11 September 2021
10/09/2021 COVID-19 update 10 September 2021
09/09/2021 COVID-19 update 9 September 2021
08/09/2021 COVID-19 update 8 September 2021
07/09/2021 COVID-19 update 7 September 2021
06/09/2021 COVID-19 update 6 September 2021
05/09/2021 COVID-19 update 5 September 2021
04/09/2021 COVID-19 update 4 September 2021
03/09/2021 COVID-19 update 3 September 2021
02/09/2021 Adult with meningococcal disease
02/09/2021 COVID-19 update 2 September 2021
01/09/2021 COVID-19 update 1 September 2021

August 2021

31/08/2021 COVID-19 update 31 August 2021
30/08/2021 COVID-19 update 30 August 2021
30/08/2021 Elective surgery rescheduled to reduce demand
29/08/2021 COVID-19 update 29 August 2021
28/08/2021 COVID-19 update 28 August 2021
27/08/2021 COVID-19 update 27 August 2021
27/08/2021 COVID-19 update 27 August 2021: NSW truck drivers test positive to COVID-19
26/08/2021 COVID-19 update 26 August 2021
26/08/2021 Wallabies jump at chance for second COVID-19 vaccination dose while in Perth
25/08/2021 COVID-19 update 25 August 2021
24/08/2021 COVID-19 update 24 August 2021
23/08/2021 COVID-19 update 23 August 2021
22/08/2021 COVID-19 update 22 August 2021
21/08/2021 COVID-19 update 21 August 2021
20/08/2021 COVID-19 update 20 August 2021
19/08/2021 COVID-19 update 19 August 2021
18/08/2021 COVID-19 update 18 August 2021
17/08/2021 COVID-19 update 17 August 2021
16/08/2021 COVID-19 update 16 August 2021
15/08/2021 COVID-19 update 15 August 2021
14/08/2021 COVID-19 update 14 August 2021
13/08/2021 COVID-19 update 13 August 2021
12/08/2021 COVID-19 update 12 August 2021
11/08/2021 COVID-19 update 11 August 2021
10/08/2021 COVID-19 update 10 August 2021
09/08/2021 COVID-19 update 9 August 2021
09/08/2021 COVID-19 update 9 August 2021: Aged care facility worker vaccinations to protect vulnerable residents
09/08/2021 New jab push for Western Australians in their thirties
08/08/2021 COVID-19 update 8 August 2021
07/08/2021 COVID-19 update 7 August 2021
06/08/2021 COVID-19 update 6 August 2021
06/08/2021 Symptomatic people in Broome urged to get tested following unexpected wastewater result
05/08/2021 COVID-19 update 5 August 2021
04/08/2021 COVID-19 update 4 August 2021
04/08/2021 COVID-19 Update 4 August 2021: Precautionary approach to unusual case
03/08/2021 COVID-19 update 3 August 2021
02/08/2021 COVID-19 update 2 August 2021
01/08/2021 COVID-19 update 01 August 2021

July 2021

31/07/2021 COVID-19 update 31 July 2021
30/07/2021 COVID-19 update 30 July 2021
29/07/2021 COVID-19 update 29 July 2021
29/07/2021 COVID-19 update 29 July 2021 - MV Darya Krishna
28/07/2021 COVID-19 update 28 July 2021
28/07/2021 Partnership to offer overnight respite for palliative carers
27/07/2021 COVID-19 update 27 July 2021
26/07/2021 COVID-19 update 26 July 2021
25/07/2021 COVID-19 update 25 July 2021
24/07/2021 COVID-19 update 24 July 2021
23/07/2021 COVID-19 update 23 July 2021
22/07/2021 COVID-19 update 22 July 2021
21/07/2021 COVID-19 update 21 July 2021
20/07/2021 COVID-19 update 20 July 2021
19/07/2021 COVID-19 update 19 July 2021
19/07/2021 COVID-19 update 19 July 2021: BBC California vessel
19/07/2021 COVID-19 update 19 July 2021: New WA Health advice in relation to South Australia
18/07/2021 COVID-19 update 18 July 2021
17/07/2021 COVID-19 update 17 July 2021
16/07/2021 COVID-19 update 16 July 2021
15/07/2021 COVID-19 update 15 July 2021
14/07/2021 COVID-19 update 14 July 2021
13/07/2021 COVID-19 update 13 July 2021
12/07/2021 COVID-19 update 12 July 2021
11/07/2021 COVID-19 update 11 July 2021
10/07/2021 COVID-19 update 10 July 2021
10/07/2021 COVID-19 update 10 July 2021: WA Health directions in relation to Tasmania
09/07/2021 COVID-19 update 9 July 2021
08/07/2021 COVID-19 update 8 July 2021
07/07/2021 COVID-19 update 7 July 2021
07/07/2021 Report reveals long reach of fire smoke on Perth
07/07/2021 Statement from the Department of Health and WA Country Health Service
06/07/2021 Aboriginal community invited to roll up for WA
06/07/2021 COVID-19 update 6 July 2021
05/07/2021 COVID-19 update 5 July 2021
04/07/2021 COVID-19 update 4 July 2021
03/07/2021 COVID-19 update 3 July 2021
02/07/2021 COVID-19 update 2 July 2021
01/07/2021 COVID-19 update 1 July 2021

June 2021

30/06/2021 COVID-19 update 30 June 2021
29/06/2021 COVID-19 update 29 June 2021
28/06/2021 COVID-19 update 28 June 2021
27/06/2021 COVID-19 update 27 June 2021: New local case confirmed
26/06/2021 COVID-19 update 26 June 2021
26/06/2021 COVID-19 update 26 June 2021: WA Health directions in relation to Northern Territory positive case
26/06/2021 COVID-19 update 26 June 2021: WA Health response to Northern Territory positive case
25/06/2021 COVID-19 update 25 June 2021
24/06/2021 COVID-19 update 24 June 2021
23/06/2021 COVID-19 update 23 June 2021
23/06/2021 COVID 19 update 23 June 2021: WA Health directions - New Zealand
22/06/2021 COVID-19 update 22 June 2021
21/06/2021 COVID-19 update 21 June 2021
20/06/2021 COVID-19 update 20 June 2021
20/06/2021 COVID 19 update 20 June 2021: WA Health directions in relation to Queensland positive case
19/06/2021 COVID-19 update 19 June 2021
18/06/2021 COVID-19 update 18 June 2021
18/06/2021 COVID-19 update 18 June 2021: CHO advice WA’s revised vaccine rollout
17/06/2021 COVID-19 update 17 June 2021
16/06/2021 COVID-19 update 16 June 2021
16/06/2021 COVID-19 update 16 June 2021: CHO advice following confirmed NSW COVID-19 case
15/06/2021 COVID-19 update 15 June 2021
14/06/2021 COVID-19 update 14 June 2021
13/06/2021 COVID-19 update 13 June 2021
12/06/2021 COVID-19 update 12 June 2021
11/06/2021 COVID-19 update 11 June 2021
10/06/2021 COVID-19 update 10 June 2021
09/06/2021 COVID-19 update 9 June 2021
09/06/2021 WA Health directions in relation to Queensland positive case
08/06/2021 COVID-19 update 8 June 2021
07/06/2021 COVID-19 update 7 June 2021
06/06/2021 Cautious approach being taken to ensure community safety
06/06/2021 COVID-19 update 6 June 2021
05/06/2021 COVID-19 update 5 June 2021
04/06/2021 COVID-19 update 4 June 2021
03/06/2021 COVID-19 update 3 June 2021
02/06/2021 COVID-19 update 2 June 2021
02/06/2021 COVID-19 update 2 June 2021: WA Health directions in relation to NSW and ACT
01/06/2021 COVID-19 update 1 June 2021
01/06/2021 COVID-19 update 1 June 2021 - Hotel-quarantine acquired case confirmed

May 2021

31/05/2021 COVID-19 update 31 May 2021
30/05/2021 COVID-19 update 30 May 2021
29/05/2021 COVID-19 update 29 May 2021
28/05/2021 COVID-19 update 28 May 2021
27/05/2021 COVID-19 update 27 May 2021
27/05/2021 COVID-19 update 27 May 2021: Chief Health Officer statement - TTS cases linked to AstraZeneca vaccine
25/05/2021 COVID-19 update 25 May 2021
24/05/2021 COVID-19 update 24 May 2021
24/05/2021 COVID-19 update 24 May 2021: WA Health advice following confirmed Victorian COVID-19 cases
23/05/2021 COVID-19 update 23 May 2021
22/05/2021 COVID-19 update 22 May 2021
21/05/2021 COVID-19 update 21 May 2021
20/05/2021 COVID-19 update 20 May 2021
19/05/2021 COVID-19 update 19 May 2021
18/05/2021 COVID-19 update 18 May 2021
17/05/2021 COVID-19 update 17 May 2021
16/05/2021 COVID-19 update 16 May 2021
15/05/2021 COVID-19 update 15 May 2021
14/05/2021 COVID-19 update 14 May 2021
13/05/2021 COVID-19 update 13 May 2021
12/05/2021 COVID-19 update 12 May 2021
11/05/2021 COVID-19 update 11 May 2021
11/05/2021 COVID-19 update 11 May 2021: WA Health advice following confirmed Victorian COVID-19 case
11/05/2021 WA’s success with cruise ship COVID management highlighted
10/05/2021 COVID-19 update 10 May 2021
09/05/2021 COVID-19 update 9 May 2021
08/05/2021 COVID-19 update 8 May 2021
07/05/2021 COVID-19 update 7 May 2021
06/05/2021 COVID-19 update 6 May 2021
05/05/2021 Collie COVID-19 case confirmed as historical
05/05/2021 COVID-19 update 5 May 2021
05/05/2021 COVID-19 update 5 May 2021: WA Health advice following confirmed New South Wales COVID-19 case
05/05/2021 COVID-19 update 5 May 2021: Collie COVID-19 case confirmed as historical
04/05/2021 COVID-19 update 4 May 2021 – Collie
04/05/2021 COVID-19 update 4 May 2021
03/05/2021 Adult with meningococcal disease
03/05/2021 COVID-19 update 3 May 2021
02/05/2021 COVID-19 update 2 May 2021
01/05/2021 COVID-19 update 1 May 2021
01/05/2021 New community COVID-19 cases confirmed

April 2021

30/04/2021 COVID-19 update 30 April 2021
30/04/2021 COVID-19 update 30 April 2021: Cook Islands traveller
29/04/2021 COVID-19 update 29 April 2021
28/04/2021 COVID-19 update 28 April 2021
28/04/2021 Take care in smoke haze, Department of Health urges
27/04/2021 COVID-19 update 27 April 2021
27/04/2021 Chief Health Officer statement: Hotel quarantine
26/04/2021 COVID-19 update 26 April 2021
26/04/2021 Premier and Minister for Health: Perth and Peel post-lockdown transition starts midnight tonight
25/04/2021 COVID-19 update 25 April 2021
24/04/2021 COVID-19 update 24 April 2021
24/04/2021 COVID-19 update 24 April 2021: New community case confirmed – get tested if you have been to a listed location or are symptomatic
23/04/2021 COVID-19 update 23 April 2021
23/04/2021 Premier and Minister for Health: Perth and Peel to enter lockdown from 12.01am Saturday
23/04/2021 WA Health reports confirmed COVID-19 case
22/04/2021 COVID-19 update 22 April 2021
21/04/2021 COVID-19 update 21 April 2021
21/04/2021 Hotel-quarantine acquired cases confirmed
21/04/2021 Minister for Health: Successful tender announced for lifesaving Albany radiation oncology service
20/04/2021 COVID-19 update 20 April 2021
19/04/2021 COVID-19 update 19 April 2021
19/04/2021 Department of Health urges care in smoke haze
18/04/2021 COVID-19 update 18 April 2021
18/04/2021 Campaign encourages healthy sexual relationships
17/04/2021 COVID-19 update 17 April 2021
16/04/2021 Child with meningococcal disease
16/04/2021 COVID-19 update 16 April 2021
15/04/2021 COVID-19 update 15 April 2021
14/04/2021 COVID-19 update 14 April 2021
14/04/2021 Minister for Health: Important staffing boost for WA hospitals
13/04/2021 COVID-19 update 13 April 2021
13/04/2021 Chief Health Officer statement: Adverse reaction linked to AstraZeneca vaccine
12/04/2021 COVID-19 update 12 April 2021
12/04/2021 Pilbara and Kimberley warned of increased mosquito-borne disease risk
11/04/2021 COVID-19 update 11 April 2021
10/04/2021 COVID-19 update 10 April 2021
09/04/2021 COVID-19 update 9 April 2021
08/04/2021 COVID-19 update 8 April 2021
08/04/2021 Chief Health Officer statement: AstraZeneca vaccine
07/04/2021 COVID-19 update 7 April 2021
06/04/2021 COVID-19 update 6 April 2021
05/04/2021 COVID-19 update 5 April 2021
04/04/2021 COVID-19 update 4 April 2021
03/04/2021 COVID-19 update 3 April 2021
03/04/2021 Chief Health Officer statement: AstraZeneca vaccine
02/04/2021 COVID-19 update 2 April 2021
01/04/2021 COVID-19 update 1 April 2021

March 2021

31/03/2021 COVID-19 update 31 March 2021
30/03/2021 COVID-19 update 30 March 2021
29/03/2021 COVID-19 update 29 March 2021
28/03/2021 COVID-19 update 28 March 2021
27/03/2021 COVID-19 update 27 March 2021
26/03/2021 COVID-19 update 26 March 2021
25/03/2021 COVID-19 update 25 March 2021
24/03/2021 COVID 19 update 24 March 2021
23/03/2021 COVID-19 update 23 March 2021
22/03/2021 COVID-19 update 22 March 2021
21/03/2021 COVID-19 update 21 March 2021
20/03/2021 COVID-19 update 20 March 2021
19/03/2021 COVID-19 update 19 March 2021
18/03/2021 COVID-19 update 18 March 2021
17/03/2021 Anaphylactic reactions to COVID-19 vaccines in Western Australia
17/03/2021 COVID-19 update 17 March 2021
16/03/2021 COVID-19 update 16 March 2021
16/03/2021 Chief Health Officer advice: AstraZeneca vaccine rollout
15/03/2021 COVID-19 update 15 March 2021
14/03/2021 COVID-19 update 14 March 2021
14/03/2021 WA Health advice following confirmed NSW COVID-19 case
13/03/2021 COVID-19 update 13 March 2021
13/03/2021 WA Health advice following confirmed Queensland COVID-19 case
12/03/2021 COVID-19 update 12 March 2021
11/03/2021 COVID-19 update 11 March 2021
10/03/2021 COVID-19 update 10 March 2021
09/03/2021 COVID-19 update 9 March 2021
08/03/2021 COVID-19 update 8 March 2021
07/03/2021 COVID-19 update 7 March 2021
06/03/2021 Child with meningococcal disease
06/03/2021 COVID-19 update 6 March 2021
06/03/2021 Warning to avoid swimming and fishing in parts of Avon and Swan Rivers
05/03/2021 COVID-19 update 5 March 2021
05/03/2021 New city clinic to boost WA vaccinations
04/03/2021 COVID-19 update 4 March 2021
03/03/2021 COVID-19 update 3 March 2021
02/03/2021 COVID-19 update 2 March 2021
01/03/2021 COVID-19 update 1 March 2021

February 2021

28/02/2021 COVID-19 update 28 February 2021
28/02/2021 WA marks first week of vaccination
27/02/2021 COVID-19 update – 27 February 2021
26/02/2021 COVID-19 update 26 February 2021
25/02/2021 COVID-19 update 25 February 2021
24/02/2021 COVID-19 update 24 February 2021
24/02/2021 March fly warning for the Pilbara and Gascoyne regions
23/02/2021 COVID-19 update 23 February 2021
22/02/2021 COVID-19 update 22 February 2021
22/02/2021 First jabs mark historic milestone in COVID-19 response
21/02/2021 COVID-19 update – 21 February 2021
21/02/2021 First COVID vaccines arrive in Perth
20/02/2021 COVID-19 update – 20 February 2021
19/02/2021 COVID-19 update 19 February 2021
18/02/2021 COVID-19 update 18 February 2021
18/02/2021 COVID-19 update 18 February 2021: First COVID vaccines due to arrive in Perth
17/02/2021 COVID-19 update 17 February 2021
16/02/2021 COVID-19 update 16 February 2021
15/02/2021 COVID-19 update 15 February 2021
15/02/2021 COVID-19 update 15 February 2021: Case #903
15/02/2021 Mosquito-borne disease risk following flooding and heavy rainfall
14/02/2021 COVID-19 update 14 February 2021
13/02/2021 COVID-19 update 13 February 2021
12/02/2021 COVID-19 update 12 February 2021
11/02/2021 COVID-19 update 11 February 2021
10/02/2021 COVID-19 update 10 February 2021
09/02/2021 COVID-19 update 9 February 2021
08/02/2021 COVID-19 update 8 February 2021
07/02/2021 COVID-19 update 7 February 2021
06/02/2021 COVID-19 update 6 February 2021
06/02/2021 First for COVID-19 vaccine and vaccination hubs in WA revealed
05/02/2021 COVID-19 update 5 February 2021
04/02/2021 COVID-19 update 4 February 2021
03/02/2021 COVID-19 update 3 February 2021
03/02/2021 Researchers and innovators share in $6 million for COVID projects
02/02/2021 COVID-19 update 2 February 2021
01/02/2021 COVID-19 update 1 February 2021
01/02/2021 COVID-19 update - 1 February 2021 - confirmation of historical case
01/02/2021 Pop up testing for Maylands

January 2021

31/01/2021 COVID-19 update 31 January 2021
30/01/2021 COVID-19 update 30 January 2021
29/01/2021 COVID-19 update 29 January 2021
28/01/2021 COVID-19 update 28 January 2021
28/01/2021 Minister for Health: New initiatives to deliver greater support for people entering hospitals and returning to the community
27/01/2021 COVID-19 update 27 January 2021
26/01/2021 COVID-19 update – 26 January 2021
25/01/2021 COVID-19 update – 25 January 2021
24/01/2021 COVID-19 update – 24 January 2021
23/01/2021 COVID-19 update – 23 January 2021
22/01/2021 COVID-19 update – 22 January 2021
22/01/2021 Minister for Health: Former Health Minister and Attorney General to head new Graylands Hospital taskforce
22/01/2021 Minister for Health:Latest wastewater testing results across Perth and regional WA show no unexpected detection of COVID-19
21/01/2021 COVID-19 update – 21 January 2021
21/01/2021 Minister for Health: Two Safe Havens opening to support people with mental health challenges in a first for WA
21/01/2021 One adult and one child with meningococcal disease
20/01/2021 COVID-19 update – 20 January 2021
20/01/2021 Minister for Health: Joondalup Health Campus ECI tender awarded to Multiplex
19/01/2021 COVID-19 update – 19 January 2021
19/01/2021 Minister for Health: Armadale Hospital emergency department upgrade starts in latest expansion for WA public hospitals
18/01/2021 COVID-19 update – 18 January 2021
17/01/2021 COVID-19 update – 17 January 2021
16/01/2021 COVID-19 update – 16 January 2021
15/01/2021 COVID-19 update – 15 January 2021
14/01/2021 COVID-19 update – 14 January 2021
13/01/2021 COVID-19 update – 13 January 2021
12/01/2021 COVID-19 update – 12 January 2021
12/01/2021 Minister for Health: New campaign highlights risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy
12/01/2021 Minister for Health: Peel Health Campus gets new upgrade to emergency department
11/01/2021 COVID-19 update – 11 January 2021
10/01/2021 COVID-19 update – 10 January 2021
09/01/2021 COVID-19 update – 09 January 2021
08/01/2021 COVID-19 update – 08 January 2021
08/01/2021 Meningococcal disease reported in an adult
07/01/2021 COVID-19 update – 07 January 2021
06/01/2021 COVID-19 update – 06 January 2021
06/01/2021 COVID-19 update - 6 January 2021 PPE breach
06/01/2021 Fluoridation roll out for South-West communities
06/01/2021 Reminder to take care in the heat
05/01/2021 COVID-19 update - 05 January 2021
05/01/2021 Recreational water users warned of disease risk
04/01/2021 COVID-19 update – 04 January 2021
03/01/2021 COVID-19 update – 03 January 2021
02/01/2021 COVID-19 update – 02 January 2021
01/01/2021 COVID-19 update – 01 January 2021

2020

December 2020

31/12/2020 COVID-19 update – 31 December 2020
30/12/2020 COVID-19 update – 30 December 2020
29/12/2020 COVID-19 update – 29 December 2020
28/12/2020 COVID-19 update – 28 December 2020
27/12/2020 COVID-19 update – 27 December 2020
26/12/2020 COVID-19 update – 26 December 2020
25/12/2020 COVID-19 update – 25 December 2020
24/12/2020 COVID-19 update – 24 December 2020
24/12/2020 Minister for Health: Community residential services on their way for mental health
23/12/2020 COVID-19 update - 23 December 2020
23/12/2020 Minister for Health: McGowan Government cuts red tape, making aged care more available
22/12/2020 Fight the bite this festive season
22/12/2020 COVID-19 update – 22 December 2020
22/12/2020 Meningococcal disease reported in an adult
22/12/2020 Minister for Health: Chief Mental Health Advocate for Western Australia appointed
22/12/2020 Researcher to test value of tailored gene testing
21/12/2020 COVID-19 update 21 December 2020
21/12/2020 Fluoridation milestone for Newman
20/12/2020 COVID-19 update – 20 December 2020
19/12/2020 COVID-19 update – 19 December 2020
18/12/2020 COVID-19 update – 18 December 2020
17/12/2020 COVID-19 update – 17 December 2020
17/12/2020 Local builder Civmec to construct rainbow Perth Kids’ Bridge
16/12/2020 COVID-19 update – 16 December 2020
15/12/2020 COVID-19 update – 15 December 2020
14/12/2020 2020 fitting as International Year of the Nurse and Midwife
14/12/2020 Ask the question – could I have it?
14/12/2020 COVID-19 update – 14 December 2020
14/12/2020 Minister for Health: Children's mental health review to drive future focus
14/12/2020 Minister for Health: Innovative $22 million HIVE remote monitoring of patients begins
14/12/2020 Researcher in bid to help patients stand tall
13/12/2020 COVID-19 update – 13 December 2020
12/12/2020 COVID-19 update – 12 December 2020
11/12/2020 COVID-19 update – 11 December 2020
10/12/2020 COVID-19 update – 10 December 2020
09/12/2020 COVID-19 update – 9 December 2020
08/12/2020 COVID-19 update – 8 December 2020
07/12/2020 COVID-19 update - 7 December 2020
06/12/2020 COVID-19 update – 6 December 2020
05/12/2020 COVID-19 update – 5 December 2020
04/12/2020 COVID-19 update – 4 December 2020
04/12/2020 Minister for Health: New health and climate change framework for WA
03/12/2020 COVID-19 update – 3 December 2020
03/12/2020 Minister for Health: Major new emergency department upgrade for Armadale Hospital adds to extensive investment in hospitals
02/12/2020 Algal bloom warning for Molloy Island near Augusta
02/12/2020 COVID 19 update 2 December 2020
02/12/2020 Minister for Health: Healthy Venues Grants available for WA sport and recreation centres
01/12/2020 COVID-19 update – 1 December 2020

November 2020

30/11/2020 COVID 19 update 30 November 2020
29/11/2020 COVID-19 update – 29 November 2020
28/11/2020 COVID-19 update – 28 November 2020
27/11/2020 COVID-19 update – 27 November 2020
26/11/2020 COVID 19 update 26 November 2020
26/11/2020 Shift in language to help reduce obesity stigma
25/11/2020 COVID-19 update – 25 November 2020
25/11/2020 Premier, Minister for Health and Minister for Small Business: Maintaining contact registers a requirement to keep WA safe
24/11/2020 COVID 19 update 24 November 2020
24/11/2020 Minister for Health: St John of God Midland Public Hospital celebrates fifth birthday
23/11/2020 Asbestos legacy still lurks in WA homes
23/11/2020 COVID-19 update – 23 November 2020
23/11/2020 Minister for Health: Joondalup Health Campus Development enters new design phase
22/11/2020 COVID-19 update – 22 November 2020
21/11/2020 COVID-19 update – 21 November 2020
20/11/2020 COVID-19 update – 20 November 2020
20/11/2020 Minister for Health: Enhanced regular testing to keep high risk hotel quarantine staff safe
20/11/2020 Parents and school leavers – “let’s talk about sex”
19/11/2020 COVID-19 update – 19 November 2020
18/11/2020 COVID-19 update – 18 November 2020
17/11/2020 COVID-19 update – 17 November 2020
16/11/2020 COVID-19 update – 16 November 2020
15/11/2020 COVID-19 update – 15 November 2020
14/11/2020 COVID-19 update – 14 November 2020
13/11/2020 COVID-19 update – 13 November 2020
13/11/2020 Play it Food Safe to prevent food poisoning
12/11/2020 COVID 19 update 12 November 2020
12/11/2020 Minister for Health: Country health command centre marks its first year
11/11/2020 COVID 19 update 11 November 2020
11/11/2020 Minister for Health: Wastewater testing underway to boost COVID-19 surveillance
10/11/2020 Minister for Health: Albany radiation oncology groundwork to commence next month
10/11/2020 COVID-19 update – 10 November 2020
09/11/2020 COVID-19 update – 9 November 2020
09/11/2020 Ross River virus risk expands from South West to the Midwest and Gascoyne
08/11/2020 COVID-19 update – 8 November 2020
07/11/2020 COVID-19 update – 7 November 2020
06/11/2020 COVID-19 update – 6 November 2020
05/11/2020 COVID-19 update – 5 November 2020
04/11/2020 COVID-19 update – 4 November 2020
03/11/2020 COVID-19 update – 3 November 2020
03/11/2020 Minister for Health: WA in bid to reduce burden of stillbirth
02/11/2020 COVID-19 update – 2 November 2020
01/11/2020 COVID-19 update – 1 November 2020

October 2020

31/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 31 October 2020
31/10/2020 Minister for Health and Minister for Emergency Services: Emergency WA platform customised for COVID-19 alerts
30/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 30 October 2020
30/10/2020 Meningococcal disease in an adult
29/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 29 October 2020
29/10/2020 Minister for Health: Goldfields breast cancer support increased
29/10/2020 Minister for Health: State funds pilot of new COVID screening test
28/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 28 October 2020
28/10/2020 Minister for Health: COVID-19 wastewater testing program on track
28/10/2020 Minister for Health: Supporting the workforce to build capacity in mental health, alcohol and other drugs
27/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 27 October 2020
26/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 26 October 2020
25/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 25 October 2020
24/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 24 October 2020
24/10/2020 Minister for Health: New campaign to prevent alcohol-related cancer
23/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 23 October 2020
23/10/2020 Minister for Health: Country Ambulance Strategy underway: $9.2 million for high priority recommendations
22/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 22 October 2020
22/10/2020 Minister for Health: Child health study with Telethon Trust
22/10/2020 Minister for Health: Drug Intervention Centre moving forward
22/10/2020 Minister for Health: New milestones for Future Health Research and Innovation Fund
21/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 21 October 2020
20/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 20 October 2020
19/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 19 October 2020
18/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 18 October 2020
17/10/2020 COVID-19 update - 17 October 2020
16/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 16 October 2020
16/10/2020 COVID-19 update: Statement from WA Chief Health Officer
16/10/2020 Key Integrity COVID-19 testing – 16 October 2020
15/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 15 October 2020
15/10/2020 Minister for Health: Dynamic innovation hub for medical research
14/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 14 October 2020
14/10/2020 COVID-19 update -14 October 2020: Vega Dream update
14/10/2020 Minister for Health: New legislation to ensure Safe Access Zones for women
13/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 13 October 2020
12/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 12 October 2020
11/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 11 October 2020
11/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 11 October 2020 – Vega Dream vessel
10/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 10 October 2020
10/10/2020 COVID-19 update - 10 October 2020: Patricia Oldendorff update
10/10/2020 Minister for Health: Western Australians encouraged to strengthen mental health through community
09/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 9 October 2020
08/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 8 October 2020
08/10/2020 Minister for Health: $9.6 billion health investment for Western Australians
08/10/2020 Minister for Health: Mental health, alcohol and drug services State Budget funding boost
07/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 7 October 2020
07/10/2020 Minister for Health: Albany radiation oncology service one step closer as request for tenders close
07/10/2020 Minister for Health: Two new breast cancer clinics to provide better access and care
06/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 6 October 2020
06/10/2020 Minister for Health: WA medical pioneer dies
05/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 5 October 2020
05/10/2020 Minister for Health: Tenders to construct iconic rainbow Kids Bridge now open
04/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 4 October 2020
03/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 3 October 2020
02/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 2 October 2020
01/10/2020 COVID-19 update – 1 October 2020
01/10/2020 Minister for Health: New ambulance contract provides continuity and confidence

September 2020

30/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 30 September 2020
30/09/2020 COVID-19 update: World-leading research paper released into air travel transmission
30/09/2020 Minister for Health: $8.5 million committed to identify new HR system for the WA health system
29/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 29 September 2020
28/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 28 September 2020
27/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 27 September 2020
26/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 26 September 2020
26/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 26 September 2020 – Patricia Oldendorff vessel
26/09/2020 Minister for Health: Tobacco legislation review
25/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 25 September 2020
25/09/2020 Meningococcal disease in an adult
24/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 24 September 2020
24/09/2020 Minister for Health: Mental Health Commissioner appointed for the future
23/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 23 September 2020
23/09/2020 Ross River virus warning for the South West
22/09/2020 COVID-19 – Healthcare workers welcomed home from Victoria
22/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 22 September 2020
21/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 21 September 2020
20/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 20 September 2020
19/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 19 September 2020
19/09/2020 Minister for Health: Health promotion scholarships propelling career pathways
18/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 18 September 2020
18/09/2020 Minister for Health: New program to test wastewater for COVID-19
17/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 17 September 2020
17/09/2020 Minister for Health: COVID focus for Future Health Research and Innovation Fund grant
16/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 16 September 2020
16/09/2020 Minister for Health: A COVID clinic in Kununurra to further protect WA border
15/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 15 September 2020
15/09/2020 Minister for Health: State-wide Recovery College to enhance wellbeing
14/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 14 September 2020
13/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 13 September 2020
12/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 12 September 2020
11/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 11 September 2020
10/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 10 September 2020
09/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 9 September 2020
08/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 8 September 2020
07/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 7 September
07/09/2020 Study to get to heart of gout risk
06/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 6 September 2020
06/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 6 September 2020
05/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 5 September 2020
04/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 4 September 2020
03/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 3 September 2020
02/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 2 September 2020
01/09/2020 COVID-19 update – 1 September 2020

August 2020

31/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 31 August 2020
30/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 30 August 2020
29/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 29 August 2020
28/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 28 August 2020
27/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 27 August 2020
26/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 26 August 2020
26/08/2020 Minister for Health: COVID-19 Relief Fund supporting women in Perth’s south-east
25/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 25 August 2020
24/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 24 August 2020
23/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 23 August 2020
22/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 22 August 2020
21/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 21 August 2020
21/08/2020 Minister for Health: Sporting club grants shaping healthier community venues
20/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 20 August 2020
20/08/2020 Minister for Health: $16.3 million in State funding to enhance end of life supports
20/08/2020 Minister for Health: Suicide prevention support for the building and construction industry
19/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 19 August 2020
19/08/2020 Minister for Health: More newborns to be welcomed locally with new Midwifery Group Practices established in the South-West
18/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 18 August 2020
17/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 17 August 2020
16/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 16 August 2020
15/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 15 August 2020
14/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 14 August 2020
14/08/2020 Minister for Health: Western Australian nurses offer helping hand to Victoria
13/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 13 August 2020
12/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 12 August 2020
11/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 11 August 2020
10/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 10 August 2020
09/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 9 August 2020
08/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 8 August 2020
07/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 7 August 2020
07/08/2020 Language key to bridging health
06/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 6 August 2020
06/08/2020 Minister for Health: Mobile mental health service to deliver co-ordinated care
05/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 5 August 2020
05/08/2020 Minister for Health: WA Recovery: significant health investment for the South-West
04/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 4 August 2020
04/08/2020 Minister for Health: State-of-the-art Northam Health Service officially opened following $42 million redevelopment
03/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 3 August 2020
03/08/2020 Minister for Health: New high support accommodation centre for Shenton Park
02/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 2 August 2020
01/08/2020 COVID-19 update – 1 August 2020

July 2020

31/07/2020 COVID-19 update – 31 July 2020
31/07/2020 Minister for Health: New home for southern suburbs residential mental health service
31/07/2020 Minister for Health: Portable isolation rooms to further protect country residents
30/07/2020 COVID-19 update – 30 July 2020
29/07/2020 COVID-19 update – 29 July 2020
29/07/2020 Minister for Health: Goldfields community mental health service on track for completion
29/07/2020 Minister for Health: Kalgoorlie Health Campus moves forward with MRI technology
29/07/2020 Minister for Health: New Kalgoorlie Renal Hostel reaches final stage
28/07/2020 COVID-19 update – 28 July 2020
27/07/2020 COVID-19 update – 27 July 2020
26/07/2020 COVID-19 update – 26 July 2020
25/07/2020 COVID-19 update – 25 July 2020
24/07/2020 COVID-19 update – 24 July 2020
23/07/2020 COVID-19 update – 23 July 2020
23/07/2020 Minister for Health: New suicide prevention projects to help reduce risk
22/07/2020 COVID-19 update – 22 July 2020
21/07/2020 COVID-19 update – 21 July 2020
20/07/2020 Clarification of reported data breach
20/07/2020 COVID-19 update – 20 July 2020
20/07/2020 Meningococcal disease in an adult
19/07/2020 COVID-19 update – 19 July 2020
18/07/2020 COVID-19 update – 18 July 2020
17/07/2020 COVID-19 update – 17 July 2020
16/07/2020 COVID-19 update – 16 July 2020
15/07/2020 COVID-19 update – 15 July 2020
15/07/2020 Minister for Health: Mental Health Emergency Telehealth Service sees country patients avoid transfer
14/07/2020 COVID-19 update – 14 July 2020
13/07/2020 COVID19 update – 13 July 2020
12/07/2020 COVID-19 update – 12 July 2020
11/07/2020 COVID-19 update – 11 July 2020
10/07/2020 COVID-19 update – 10 July 2020
09/07/2020 COVID-19 update – 9 July 2020
08/07/2020 COVID-19 update – 8 July 2020
08/07/2020 Meningococcal disease in a child
07/07/2020 COVID-19 update – 7 July 2020
07/07/2020 Minister for Health: $20 million funding to create specialist mental health hub
07/07/2020 Minister for Health: New Chief Medical Officer, Mental Health
06/07/2020 COVID-19 update – 6 July 2020
05/07/2020 COVID-19 update – 5 July 2020
04/07/2020 COVID-19 update – 4 July 2020
03/07/2020 COVID-19 update – 3 July 2020
03/07/2020 Minister for Health: Western Australia paving the way in kids COVID-19 research
02/07/2020 COVID-19 update – 2 July 2020
02/07/2020 Minister for Health: Survey finds health workers positive and committed to patient care
01/07/2020 COVID-19 update – 1 July 2020
01/07/2020 Minister for Health: Building healthier communities in the Gascoyne and Murchison regions

June 2020

30/06/2020 COVID-19 update – 30 June 2020
29/06/2020 COVID-19 update – 29 June 2020
28/06/2020 COVID-19 update 28 June 2020
27/06/2020 COVID-19 update 27 June 2020
26/06/2020 COVID-19 update – 26 June 2020
26/06/2020 Inaugural members of new health service boards named
26/06/2020 Minister for Health: Modern aged and palliative care facility on track for Carnarvon
26/06/2020 Minister for Health: Report to help lift health and wellbeing of West Aussies
26/06/2020 Minister for Health: RPH cardiology patients set to benefit from innovative new system
26/06/2020 Unseasonal Ross River virus activity in the South West
25/06/2020 COVID-19 update – 25 June 2020
24/06/2020 COVID-19 update – 24 June 2020
24/06/2020 Minister for Health: COVID-19 Response Bill to support health care workers
23/06/2020 COVID-19 update – 23 June 2020
22/06/2020 COVID-19 update – 22 June 2020
22/06/2020 Early ‘wees’ may be key to asthma diagnoses
21/06/2020 COVID-19 update – 21 June 2020
20/06/2020 COVID-19 update – 20 June 2020
20/06/2020 Minister for Health: $9.3 million awarded in State research infrastructure funding
19/06/2020 COVID-19 update – 19 June 2020
19/06/2020 Minister for Health: Peel Health Campus redevelopment proposal received
18/06/2020 COVID-19 update – 18 June 2020
18/06/2020 Minister for Health: Healthway partnership to support healthy active communities in the Kimberley
18/06/2020 Minister for Health: Picture of wellness captured in DETECT Snapshot
17/06/2020 COVID-19 update – 17 June 2020
17/06/2020 Minister for Health: Small grants making a positive impact in sport clubs across the State
16/06/2020 COVID-19 update – 16 June 2020
16/06/2020 Study seeks clues to COVID risk
15/06/2020 COVID-19 update – 15 June 2020
14/06/2020 COVID-19 update – 14 June 2020
13/06/2020 COVID-19 update – 13 June 2020
12/06/2020 COVID-19 update – 12 June 2020
11/06/2020 COVID-19 update – 11 June 2020
10/06/2020 COVID-19 update – 10 June 2020
09/06/2020 COVID-19 update – 9 June 2020
09/06/2020 Minister for Health: $56 million investment to provide mental health, alcohol and other drug support to at-risk and vulnerable groups
08/06/2020 COVID-19 update: 8 June - Large gatherings
08/06/2020 COVID-19 update – 8 June 2020
07/06/2020 COVID-19 update: 7 June 2020
06/06/2020 COVID-19 update: 6 June 2020
05/06/2020 COVID-19 update: 5 June 2020
04/06/2020 COVID-19 update – 4 June 2020
03/06/2020 COVID-19 update – 3 June 2020
03/06/2020 Legionnaires’ Disease reminder for metropolitan Perth
03/06/2020 Minister for Health: Peel Health Campus upgrades to get under way
02/06/2020 COVID-19 update – 2 June 2020
02/06/2020 Minister for Health: Western Australia expands asymptomatic COVID-19 testing
01/06/2020 COVID-19 update – 1 June 2020

May 2020

31/05/2020 COVID-19 update – 31 May 2020
30/05/2020 COVID-19 update – 30 May 2020
29/05/2020 COVID-19 update – 29 May 2020
29/05/2020 All-clear for fishing and crabbing in the Swan and Canning Rivers
29/05/2020 Minister for Health: Visitor restrictions eased at WA hospitals
29/05/2020 Premier and Minister for Health: Phase 3 of COVID-19 roadmap to commence from Saturday, June 6
28/05/2020 COVID-19 update – 28 May 2020
28/05/2020 Minister for Health: WA hospitals ramping up elective surgery
27/05/2020 COVID-19 update – 27 May 2020
27/05/2020 Minister for Health: DETECT Snapshot testing to begin
26/05/2020 COVID-19 update – 26 May 2020
26/05/2020 WA Health launches Aboriginal health and wellbeing video
25/05/2020 COVID19 update 25 May 2020
25/05/2020 Minister for Health $2.9m to boost local researchers’ quest for COVID-19 answers:
24/05/2020 COVID-19 update – 24 May 2020
23/05/2020 COVID-19 update – 23 May 2020
22/05/2020 COVID-19 update – 22 May 2020
21/05/2020 COVID-19 update – 21 May 2020
21/05/2020 Minister for Health: Funding breakthrough for WA health and medical research
20/05/2020 COVID-19 update – 20 May 2020
20/05/2020 Statement from WA Chief Health Officer: COVID-19 restrictions in Western Australia
19/05/2020 COVID-19 update – 19 May 2020
18/05/2020 COVID-19 update – 18 May 2020
18/05/2020 Pilbara and Kimberley warned of increased Murray Valley encephalitis risk
17/05/2020 COVID-19 update – 17 May 2020
16/05/2020 COVID-19 update – 16 May 2020
15/05/2020 COVID-19 update – 15 May 2020
15/05/2020 WA records fourth case of meningococcal disease
14/05/2020 COVID-19 update – 14 May 2020
13/05/2020 COVID-19 update – 13 May 2020
12/05/2020 COVID-19 update – 12 May 2020
12/05/2020 Leadership in nursing scholarship awarded to senior Department of Health Nursing Officer
11/05/2020 COVID-19 update – 11 May 2020
11/05/2020 Dashboard puts local COVID data within easy reach
11/05/2020 Minister for Health: COVID Safety Plans key to reopening WA businesses
10/05/2020 COVID-19 update – 10 May 2020
09/05/2020 COVID-19 update – 9 May 2020
08/05/2020 COVID-19 update – 8 May 2020
07/05/2020 COVID-19 update – 7 May 2020
06/05/2020 COVID-19 update – 6 May 2020
06/05/2020 Minister for Health: Research expanded to FIFO workers to track possible COVID-19
05/05/2020 COVID-19 update – 5 May 2020
04/05/2020 COVID-19 update – 4 May 2020
03/05/2020 COVID-19 update – 3 May 2020
02/05/2020 COVID-19 update – 2 May 2020
02/05/2020 Minister for Health: McGowan Government secures WA made-face shields for COVID fight
01/05/2020 COVID-19 update – 1 May 2020
01/05/2020 Minister for Health: Western Australians urged to stay healthy and see their GP
01/05/2020 Minister for Health: WA researcher in bid to get jump on heart attacks

April 2020

30/04/2020 Minister for Health: Four more collection centres for COVID-19 testing to be established
30/04/2020 COVID-19 update – 30 April 2020
29/04/2020 COVID-19 update – 29 April 2020
28/04/2020 COVID-19 update – 28 April 2020
27/04/2020 COVID-19 update – 27 April 2020
27/04/2020 Premier and Minister for Health: Protect yourself and others from influenza by getting vaccinated
26/04/2020 COVID-19 update – 26 April 2020
25/04/2020 COVID-19 update – 25 April 2020
24/04/2020 COVID-19 update – 24 April 2020
23/04/2020 COVID-19 update – 23 April 2020
23/04/2020 Minister for Health: Local company to bolster hand sanitiser supply
22/04/2020 COVID-19 update – 22 April 2020
22/04/2020 Minister for Health: Elective surgery to resume in Western Australia
21/04/2020 COVID-19 update – 21 April 2020
21/04/2020 Minister for Health: New rapid COVID-19 test available for regional communities
20/04/2020 COVID-19 update – 20 April 2020
19/04/2020 COVID-19 update – 19 April 2020
18/04/2020 COVID-19 update – 18 April 2020
18/04/2020 COVID19 miner no cause for alarm
18/04/2020 COVID-19 update: Travel agent appointed to help Australians return to home States
17/04/2020 COVID-19 update – 17 April 2020
16/04/2020 COVID-19 update – 16 April 2020
15/04/2020 COVID-19 update – 15 April 2020
14/04/2020 COVID-19 update – 14 April 2020
13/04/2020 COVID-19 update – 13 April 2020
12/04/2020 COVID-19 update – 12 April 2020
11/04/2020 Changes to prescription rules to support telehealth during COVID-19
11/04/2020 COVID-19 update –11 April 2020
11/04/2020 Volunteers answer call of duty in repatriation effort
10/04/2020 COVID 19 update 10 April 2020
09/04/2020 COVID-19 update – 9 April 2020
09/04/2020 Minister for Health: More support for Western Australians' wellbeing during COVID-19
09/04/2020 Minister for Health: Murdoch medihotel development planned to open in 2022
09/04/2020 Algal bloom update 6 - Swan and Canning rivers
08/04/2020 Minister for Health: COVID-19 testing criteria further expanded in Western Australia
08/04/2020 COVID-19 update – 8 April 2020
07/04/2020 COVID-19 update – 7 April 2020
06/04/2020 COVID-19 update – 6 April 2020
06/04/2020 Minister for Health: Second regional COVID clinic joins fight against coronavirus
05/04/2020 COVID-19 update – 5 April 2020
04/04/2020 COVID-19 update – 4 April 2020
03/04/2020 COVID-19 update – 3 April 2020
03/04/2020 COVID-19 update – 2 April 2020
01/04/2020 COVID-19 update – 1 April 2020
01/04/2020 New heat map highlights COVID-19 hotspots
01/04/2020 Minister for Health: COVID-19 testing criteria to be expanded in WA

March 2020

31/03/2020 COVID-19 update – 31 March 2020
31/03/2020 Pilbara and Kimberley warned of increased Murray Valley encephalitis risk
31/03/2020 Minister for Health: New laws to allow doctors to trial new and emerging treatments for COVID-19
30/03/2020 COVID-19 update – 30 March 2020
29/03/2020 COVID-19 update – 29 March 2020
29/03/2020 BreastScreen WA temporarily suspended in State Response to COVID-19
28/03/2020 COVID-19 update – 28 March 2020
27/03/2020 Healthcare worker returns positive COVID-19 test
27/03/2020 COVID-19 update – 27 March 2020
27/03/2020 Minister for Health $3 million to provide opportunities for local COVID-19 research
26/03/2020 COVID-19 update – 26 March 2020
26/03/2020 Measures to ease prescription difficulties
25/03/2020 COVID-19 update – 25 March 2020
24/03/2020 Children among 35 new cases of COVID-19
23/03/2020 Minister for Health: New COVID clinics open to join coronavirus fight
23/03/2020 COVID-19 update 23 March 2020
23/03/2020 Minister for Health: Elective surgery to be scaled back to prepare for COVID-19
22/03/2020 COVID-19 update – 22 March 2020
21/03/2020 COVID-19 update 21 March 2020
20/03/2020 COVID-19 update – 20 March 2020
20/03/2020 Minister for Health: McGowan Government releases commitment to Aboriginal youth wellbeing
20/03/2020 Minister for Health: Early influenza shots for over 65s
19/03/2020 Chief Health Officer: COVID-19 regional update
19/03/2020 Minister for Health: Dedicated pathway for WA Health staff needing to be tested for coronavirus
19/03/2020 COVID-19 update - 19 March 2020
18/03/2020 COVID-19 update 18 March 2020
18/03/2020 Minister for Health: First regional COVID clinic established at Bunbury Health Campus
17/03/2020 Minister for Health: New drive to boost medical workforce
17/03/2020 COVID-19 update: cases 29-31
16/03/2020 WA records 10 new cases of COVID-19
16/03/2020 Minister for Health: Finalists announced for 2020 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards
13/03/2020 WA records five new cases of COVID-19
13/03/2020 Minister for Health: New report reveals WA cancer death rate at all-time low
13/03/2020 COVID-19 testing tightened amid chemical shortage
12/03/2020 Minister for Health: Negative COVID-19 results to be sent via SMS
12/03/2020 Minister for Health: COVID-19 precaution postpones works at Peel Health Campus
11/03/2020 Minister for Health: PathWest boosts COVID-19 capability
11/03/2020 Minister for Health: Updated WA Government Pandemic Plan released in response to COVID-19
11/03/2020 WA records three more COVID19 cases
10/03/2020 Minister for Health: Providing a Safe Haven for people with mental health issues
10/03/2020 Minister for Health: Board chairs announced for newly established PathWest and Health Support Services Boards
09/03/2020 Minister for Health: WA COVID clinics to help combat coronavirus community spread
09/03/2020 Minister for Health: Privatised services at Fiona Stanley Hospital back in public hands
09/03/2020 Chief Health Officer statement: COVID-19 cases 5 and 6
08/03/2020 WA records fourth COVID-19 case
06/03/2020 WA records third case of meningococcal disease
06/03/2020 Minister for Health: McGowan Government delivers new South West mental health service
05/03/2020 WA records third COVID-19 case
04/03/2020 Minister for Health: New service to support information sharing in donor conception
04/03/2020 Minister for Health: Review of the Clinical Governance of Public Mental Health Services in WA released
03/03/2020 Minister for Health: WA patients to benefit from medical research boost
01/03/2020 WA confirms first novel Coronavirus death

February 2020

28/02/2020 Health warning following increase in Cryptosporidiosis notifications
22/02/2020 Algal bloom update #5 - extension to Middle Swan
21/02/2020 Chief Health Officer statement COVID-19 update #6
21/02/2020 Minister for Health: Geraldton Health Campus: redevelopment new milestones reached
19/02/2020 Chief Health Officer statement COVID-19 update #5
19/02/2020 Meningococcal disease death in a young adult
19/02/2020 Minister for Health: Construction starts on the expansion of Osborne Park Hospital
17/02/2020 Minister for Health: Kids Bridge connects sick children with nature
14/02/2020 Fourth update: Swan and Canning algal bloom extends to upper Swan
14/02/2020 Mosquito-borne disease warning for Kimberley
11/02/2020 Minister for Health: Cash grants help local sporting clubs kick health goals
11/02/2020 Minister for Health: Plans to turn WA life sciences industry into world leader to create local jobs
10/02/2020 Minister for Health: Government moves to introduce Bill for safe access zones in Western Australia
10/02/2020 Sign up for free immunisations at school
06/02/2020 Chief Health Officer statement: Novel Coronavirus update #4 - Reassurance to WA community
04/02/2020 Minister for Health: Western Australia's new cancer plan raises the bar
03/02/2020 Chief Health Officer statement: Novel Coronavirus update #3 - Exmouth community
03/02/2020 Minister for Health: Fiona Stanley Hospital - the first five years
02/02/2020 Chief Health Officer statement Novel Coronavirus update 2

January 2020

30/01/2020 New measles alert for Perth
30/01/2020 Minister for Health: $1.6 million in funding towards mentally healthy arts programs
29/01/2020 Minister for Health: Tender to redevelop Newman hospital released
24/01/2020 Third update: Swan and Canning algal bloom warning remains in place
22/01/2020 Novel Coronavirus
15/01/2020 New measles alert: Perth
15/01/2020 First case of meningococcal in WA this year
10/01/2020 Minister for Health: Innovative health service keeps kicking goals
09/01/2020 Second update: Algal bloom warning extends to Canning River
09/01/2020 Minister for Health: Geraldton Health Campus redevelopment underway
09/01/2020 Minister for Health: More mental health, alcohol and drug support for the Mid-West
09/01/2020 Minister for Health: New funding to progress Yanchep health centre
09/01/2020 New measles alert for Perth
02/01/2020 UPDATE: Shellfish crabbing and fishing warning for Swan River

2019

December 2019

30/12/2019 Meningococcal disease death in an adult
27/12/2019 Minister for Health: Architect appointed for Collie Hospital stage two redevelopment
26/12/2019 Meningococcal disease in a child who attended Child Australia Lockridge
23/12/2019 Legionnaires' disease warning for Bali travellers
23/12/2019 Minister for Health: Records broken with official bushfire season only just underway
20/12/2019 Teens Get the Facts
19/12/2019 Minister for Health: Improved performance reporting increases hospital transparency
19/12/2019 Minister for Health: Kalgoorlie Health Campus gets 24/7 security
18/12/2019 Shellfish, crabbing and fishing warning for the Swan River: Pelican Point to Como Jetty and upstream to Tonkin Highway Bridge
17/12/2019 Minister for Health: Major funding boost to expand Joondalup Health Campus
14/12/2019 Heatwave Take care to avoid harmful burns
13/12/2019 Minister for Health: Board members sought for PathWest and Health Support Services
13/12/2019 Minister for Health: New Albany radiation oncology service on track
12/12/2019 Ask the question – could I have it?
12/12/2019 Minister for Health: Site works begin for new Goldfields mental health service
11/12/2019 Minister for Health: Parliament passes historic voluntary assisted dying laws for WA
11/12/2019 State Hazard Plan Heatwave activated: reminder to take care in the heat
05/12/2019 Minister for Health: Don't leave home without your measles shot
03/12/2019 Western Australians reminded to have a healthy summer
03/12/2019 Water users to be aware of deadly amoebic meningitis risk
02/12/2019 Teens to put diabetes technology to the test
02/12/2019 Minister for Health: Going somewhere? Don’t bring HIV home from your holiday...
02/12/2019 Minister for Health: Western Australia’s first Recovery College a true collaboration

November 2019

29/11/2019 Minister for Health: New Mental Health Advisory Council appointed
28/11/2019 Minister for Health: New hope for dialysis patients as world-first trial tracks breakthrough in infection testing
26/11/2019 Minister for Health: Plan to make WA the nation's healthy weight capital
19/11/2019 Minister for Health: New amendments to Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill tabled in the Upper House
19/11/2019 Minister for Health: Outstanding Western Australians awarded for work in mental health
18/11/2019 Timely reminder to replace asbestos roofing
15/11/2019 Parents encouraged to have talk with school leavers
15/11/2019 Minister for Health: Tender to build Carnarvon aged and palliative care centre released
14/11/2019 Researcher exercises change of heart
12/11/2019 Minister for Health: Cutting red tape to help patients access medicinal cannabis
08/11/2019 Play it Food Safe in Busselton to reduce food poisoning
08/11/2019 Seeking WA's top nurses and midwives
07/11/2019 Minister for Health: Country Ambulance Strategy provides ambitious blueprint for future services
07/11/2019 Minister for Health: Mental health named as opener this cricket season
06/11/2019 Meningococcal disease in an adult: case 20
05/11/2019 Minister for Health: Researcher in bid to blow rogue cancer's cover
01/11/2019 Frozen meals recall warning
01/11/2019 Minister for Health: Merredin Health Service and Mukinbudin Health Centre officially opened
01/11/2019 Minister for Health: Newman Health Campus redevelopment a step closer

October 2019

30/10/2019 Minister for Health: Western Australians benefit from easier access to pathology results
29/10/2019 Minister for Health: Increased funding to stop hospital violence and aggression
28/10/2019 Minister for Health: New policy to cut red tape and improve aged care planning
25/10/2019 Minister for Health: Groundbreaking study to detect brain defects in babies
25/10/2019 New measles alert: Hamilton Hill and Jandakot
24/10/2019 Minister for Health: WA patients set to benefit from new medical imaging system
21/10/2019 Minister for Health: Government grant to support SunSmart message with Surf Life Saving WA
19/10/2019 New measles alert
18/10/2019 Measles cluster in Perth metropolitan area - update #7: Adults aged 20-53 reminded to get measles vaccine booster
16/10/2019 Measles alert South West, West Perth and Balga
16/10/2019 Minister for Health: New Mental Health Emergency Centre opened at RPH
15/10/2019 Measles cluster in Perth metropolitan area update #6
15/10/2019 Minister for Health: Remembering little lives lost and protecting their memories
14/10/2019 New case of meningococcal disease
10/10/2019 Minister for Health: Finalists announced for Western Australian Mental Health Awards
10/10/2019 Minister for Health: Goldfields to receive significant boost to palliative care services
10/10/2019 Minister for Health: Massive boost for palliative care services across Western Australia
10/10/2019 Minister for Health: Public comment sought on draft action plan to help prevent suicide
09/10/2019 Measles cluster in Perth metropolitan area update #5
07/10/2019 Measles cluster in Perth metropolitan area update #4
07/10/2019 Minister for Health: Narrogin Health Service officially opened
07/10/2019 Minister for Health: Supporting mental health where we live, learn, work and play
04/10/2019 Meningococcal disease cases 17 and 18
04/10/2019 Measles cluster in Perth metropolitan area update #3
03/10/2019 Measles cluster in Perth metropolitan area update #2
03/10/2019 Minister for Health: Family birthing centre at Fiona Stanley Hospital open
02/10/2019 Measles cluster in Perth metropolitan area update #1
02/10/2019 Minister for Health: Health system delivers Digital Strategy to improve patient care
02/10/2019 Minister for Health: Sustainable Health Review Oversight Committee to help future-proof healthcare
01/10/2019 Measles cluster in Perth metropolitan area
01/10/2019 Minister for Health: Latest innovation in country healthcare announced
01/10/2019 Minister for Health: Partnership to drive healthier basketball culture

September 2019

27/09/2019 Public formal hearings for the Climate Health WA Inquiry begin
26/09/2019 Minister for Health: New era for health research and innovation funding
25/09/2019 Minister for Health: Legislative Assembly votes in favour of Voluntary Assisted Dying
24/09/2019 Minister for Health: Grant to develop and pilot mental health and arts program in the Kimberley
24/09/2019 Minister for Health: Priority hospital maintenance blitz to help stimulate local economy
21/09/2019 Measles advisory for greater Perth area and flight to Auckland
16/09/2019 Meningococcal disease in an adult
16/09/2019 Minister for Health: Public hospitals welcome privately practicing midwives
13/09/2019 Medical diagnostic scans to be prioritised due to technetium shortages
12/09/2019 Minister for Health: WA setting world benchmark in cancer survival
10/09/2019 Researcher seeking answers to kidney quandary
10/09/2019 Minister for Health: GP urgent care arrives to give patients more choice
09/09/2019 Researcher seeking answers to kidney quandary
02/09/2019 Minister for Health: Policy to deliver healthy outcomes for WA women and girls

August 2019

July 2019

31/07/2019 Minister for Health: Minister officially opens new Onslow Health Service
29/07/2019 Minister for Health: Have your say to help guide future cancer services in WA
29/07/2019 Minster for Health: Western Australian organ donors urged to find a ‘plus one’
25/07/2019 Kalgoorlie public forums for the Climate Health WA Inquiry
25/07/2019 Meningococcal W disease in an adult
23/07/2019 Measles alert: Travellers returning from Singapore
22/07/2019 Minister for Health, Minister for Education and Training and Minister for Community Services: No Jab No Play to improve vaccination rates in WA children
19/07/2019 Meningococcal disease in an adult
18/07/2019 Measles alert following a case in Perth Metro area
16/07/2019 Public forums for the Climate Health WA Inquiry
15/07/2019 Study turns trauma treatment on head
12/07/2019 Minister for Health: $11.8 million funding boost for Bunbury Hospital redevelopment
12/07/2019 Minster for Health: Funding secures future for Doors Wide Open
11/07/2019 Minister for Health: Osborne Park Hospital’s $24.9 million expansion progresses
11/07/2019 Minister for Health: Your Voice in Health staff survey finds engaged and dedicated workers
05/07/2019 Minister for Health: New remote clinic is helping Wangkatjungka community
04/07/2019 Minister for Health: McGowan Government bolsters Kimberley renal dialysis services
03/07/2019 Minister for Health: Sexual health resources tackle rising infection rates
02/07/2019 Reminder: Weekly influenza and winter respiratory illness data

June 2019

27/06/2019 Minister for Health: Report paves the way for voluntary assisted dying bill
26/06/2019 Public submissions open on Climate Health WA Inquiry
24/06/2019 Minister for Health: Regional football round raises mental health awareness
21/06/2019 All-clear for fishing and crabbing in the Swan River
21/06/2019 Minister for Health: Summit to crack down on violence against health staff
11/06/2019 Minister for Health: Recruitment of clinical staff in the North-West goes digital
11/06/2019 Influenza and winter respiratory illness data
10/06/2019 Minister for Health: New policy to help improve the health of men and boys
10/06/2019 Minister for Health: Perth Children's Hospital celebrates its first birthday
05/06/2019 Minister for Health: New CT scanner will help find answers in cases of unexpected death

May 2019

April 2019

March 2019

31/03/2019 Minister for Health: Inquiry into the impact of climate change on health in WA
30/03/2019 Minister for Health: WA butts out smoking according to National Health Survey
28/03/2019 Revised shellfish and fishing warning for the Swan River (update #2)
26/03/2019 Meningococcal disease in adult
26/03/2019 Minister for Health: Free measles vaccinations for adults
25/03/2019 Cladding audit leads to remediation works at Fiona Stanley Hospital
25/03/2019 Minister for Health: New stroke service for Perths northern suburbs
21/03/2019 Revised shellfish and fishing warning for the Swan River:
21/03/2019 Artificial intelligence set to aid cancer diagnoses
21/03/2019 Minister for Health: Review urges change to reproductive technology and surrogacy laws
20/03/2019 Measles alert following a case in City of Bayswater
19/03/2019 Minister for Health: Western Australians urged to comment on voluntary assisted dying
15/03/2019 UPDATED: Shellfish and fishing warning for the Swan River: Pelican Point and Matilda Bay to Garrett Road Bridge
15/03/2019 Minister for Health: Tougher tobacco laws to further protect WA community health
13/03/2019 Shellfish and fishing warning for the Swan River: Old Swan Brewery to Garrett Road Bridge
12/03/2019 Minister for Health: Funding for lifesaving new cancer service in the Great Southern
11/03/2019 Cladding audit leads to remediation works at KEMH
09/03/2019 Minister for Health: Have your say on the future of womens health in WA
09/03/2019 Minister for Health: Finalists announced for 2019 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards
08/03/2019 Minister for Health: Consultation on mental health clinical governance
08/03/2019 Minister for Health: Support for safe access zones around abortion clinics

February 2019

28/02/2019 Minister for Health: New clinics set to benefit rare disease patients
25/02/2019 Meningococcal disease in an adult
23/02/2019 Minister for Health: $6.5 million to launch Royal Flying Doctor jets into the skies
21/02/2019 Don't let your kids miss important, free immunisations
21/02/2019 Minister for Health: Brand new health clinic now open in remote Kimberley community
19/02/2019 Child with meningococcal disease
19/02/2019 Minister for Health: Smooth transition to new emergency department at Northam
15/02/2019 All clear for Molloy Island Augusta algal bloom
15/02/2019 Minister for Health and Mental Health: Country football clubs funding boost to improve mental health
14/02/2019 Murray Valley encephalitis warning for Kimberley
13/02/2019 Measles alert following a case in Perth Metro area
13/02/2019 Minister for Health: No-shows at outpatient appointments strike a costly blow to public health
06/02/2019 Minister for Health: Plastic surgery now available at Rockingham General Hospital
05/02/2019 Measles advisory Raine Square and Manila to Perth flight
01/02/2019 Measles advisory for Perth Metropolitan Area

January 2019

25/01/2019 Young child with meningococcal disease
23/01/2019 Measles advisory South Perth, Rockingham and Air Asia flight
21/01/2019 Get the Facts about sexual health
17/01/2019 Measles advisory for Perth and Albany WA
17/01/2019 Recreational water users warned of disease risk
09/01/2019 Measles alert for IKEA in Innaloo, the Perth Zoo and South West WA
08/01/2019 Immunotherapy response could be written in blood: researcher
07/01/2019 Three adults with meningococcal disease

2018

December 2018

21/12/2018 Be attentive with food safety over the holidays
19/12/2018 Minister for Health: Festival focus for sexual health campaign
19/12/2018 Young adult with meningococcal disease
14/12/2018 Algal bloom warning for near Augusta
14/12/2018 Introduction of No Jab No Play a step closer for WA children
13/12/2018 Minister for Health: Annual survey for WA health system staff
09/12/2018 Minister for Health: Funding research projects to support safer school and online communities
05/12/2018 Minister for Health and Mental Health: Report calls for action to improve mental health and wellbeing in FIFO workers
04/12/2018 Minister for Health: Football West and Healthway partnership fosters healthy club culture
04/12/2018 One child with meningococcal disease

November 2018

28/11/2018 Minister for Health: Community midwifery closer to home for northern suburbs women
27/11/2018 Minister for Health: Free ACWY meningococcal vaccine program extended
26/11/2018 Minister for Health and Mental Health: Methamphetamine Action Plan boosted with more initiatives
26/11/2018 Minister for Health: Wyalkatchem-Koorda Health Service modernised as part of redevelopment
24/11/2018 Minister for Health: Construction complete on Onslow Health Service redevelopment
24/11/2018 Minister for Health: Healthway Surfing WA partnership promoting skin cancer prevention
23/11/2018 Minister for Mental Health: New Engagement Framework and Toolkit to improve mental health and alcohol and other drug outcomes
23/11/2018 Minister for Health: Official opening of Williams Health Centre
23/11/2018 Minister for Health: WA's future leaders in health research recognised
23/11/2018 New HIV cases hit 10 year low Western Australia
21/11/2018 Shellfish and fishing warning for Mindarie Marina
20/11/2018 Ross River virus disease risk warning for south-west WA
20/11/2018 Take care when maintaining asbestos cement roofs
19/11/2018 Report links age to children's sun risk
19/11/2018 Minister for Mental Health: New Mental Health Emergency Centre for eastern suburbs
16/11/2018 Minister for Health: WA praises plan for national strategy on rare diseases
15/11/2018 Parents encouraged to have 'the talk' with School Leavers
15/11/2018 Minister for Health: $9.2 million Pingelly Health Centre officially open
14/11/2018 Minister for Health: Beverley and Quairading health service redevelopments complete
13/11/2018 Minister for Health: New netball partnership to promote a healthy lifestyle
12/11/2018 Spotlight on food hygiene as rates of food poisoning soar
12/11/2018 Minister for Health: Award recognises public health champion
10/11/2018 Minister for Health and Mental Health: New campaign targets underage drinking
09/11/2018 Measles alert for metropolitan Perth, including Ascot Racecourse on Melbourne Cup Day
09/11/2018 Top honour for program reducing hepatitis C in prisons
08/11/2018 One child with meningococcal disease
02/11/2018 Minister for Mental Health: New community mental health service for people in the Great Southern

October 2018

31/10/2018 Minister for Health and Mental Health: New mental health unit for young Western Australians
31/10/2018 One child with meningococcal disease
30/10/2018 Measles alert for Perth Airport and Jurien Bay
26/10/2018 Minister for Mental Health: Funding boost for older adult mental health services
26/10/2018 One adult with meningococcal disease
24/10/2018 Infant with meningococcal disease
24/10/2018 Premier and Minister for Health: Premier officially opens new Karratha Health Campus
24/10/2018 Minister for Health: Roebourne renal facility brings care closer to home
22/10/2018 Minister for Health: WA children to pilot world-first autism therapy
19/10/2018 Adult and three children with meningococcal disease
19/10/2018 Australind and Eaton to benefit from fluoridated drinking water
19/10/2018 Minister for Health: Peptide shows promise of protecting infant brains
17/10/2018 Minister for Health: Tightening the belt on the fight against obesity
16/10/2018 Premier and Minister for Health: New Lotterywest and Healthway chairperson appointed
12/10/2018 Minister for Mental Health and Minister for Culture and the Arts: Standing up for mental health and wellbeing
11/10/2018 Minister for Mental Health: Campaign to improve mental health targets commuters
11/10/2018 Minister for Mental Health: Pregnancy warning for all packaged alcoholic drinks
08/10/2018 Minister for Mental Health: Mental health is where we live, learn, work and play
01/10/2018 Third of adults getting too little sleep

September 2018

28/09/2018 Minister for Health: New strategy to strengthen WA’s country ambulance services
27/09/2018 Infant with meningococcal disease
20/09/2018 Young child with meningococcal disease
19/09/2018 Minister for Health: Peel Health Campus to receive major funding boost
18/09/2018 Contaminated strawberries, Western Australia (update #2)
18/09/2018 Elderly adult with meningococcal disease
17/09/2018 Contaminated strawberries, Western Australia
13/09/2018 Minister for Health and Mental Health: Check in on a friend and ask R U OK?
13/09/2018 Minister for Health: State Parliament passes tough new tobacco laws to fight smoking
11/09/2018 Minister for Health: New service to support WA people with a spinal cord injury
10/09/2018 Minister for Health: Time is running out for children to get free meningococcal vaccine
09/09/2018 Minister for Health and Mental Health: Linking young people with 'real facts' on drug use
09/09/2018 Minister for Health and Mental Health: State's first Urgent Care Clinic helps address drug and alcohol issues
05/09/2018 Two adults and one child with meningococcal disease
04/09/2018 Minister for Health: Karratha Health Campus set to open
04/09/2018 Minister for Health and Mental Health: Public comment invited on mental health, alcohol and other drug accommodation and support strategy

August 2018

31/08/2018 Minister for Mental Health: Continuing to reduce alcohol-related harm in young people
30/08/2018 Child and adult with meningococcal disease
29/08/2018 Minister for Health: Self-help and support groups to support the health and wellbeing of WA
29/08/2018 Self-help and support groups to support the health and wellbeing of WA
25/08/2018 Minister for Health: WA Health awards $1.56 million for family and domestic violence prevention
24/08/2018 Child and young adult with meningococcal disease
23/08/2018 Minister for Health: Bill set to provide access to surrogacy for men
21/08/2018 Child with meningococcal disease
21/08/2018 Minister for Health: Help us plan for alcohol and other drug services in the Kimberley
17/08/2018 Measles alert for Perth residents and overseas travellers
16/08/2018 Department of Health responds to CCC's report into bribery and corruption
15/08/2018 Child with meningococcal disease
15/08/2018 Minister for Health: Anti-vaccination message dangerous and misleading
15/08/2018 Minister for Health: Armadale Hospital's new neonatal unit opens
14/08/2018 Adult with meningococcal disease
14/08/2018 Minister for Health: Perth Children's Hospital patients get immunisation boost
09/08/2018 Minister for Health: Refurbishing Holyoake's facilities to help more Western Australians
07/08/2018 Minister for Health: Improving mental health and wellbeing among Aboriginal communities
03/08/2018 Adult with meningococcal disease
02/08/2018 Minister for Health: Contemporary care at Kondinin and Corrigin health services

July 2018

June 2018

29/06/2018 Minister for Health: Health service redevelopments complete
28/06/2018 Minister for Health: New Health Service Provider board members
27/06/2018 Minister for Health: New whole-of-industry approach to reduce food poisoning
26/06/2018 Minister for Health: Methamphetamine Action Plan: What the Taskforce heard
26/06/2018 Minister for Health: St John Ambulance WA contract extension
25/06/2018 Minister for Health: Telehealth Awareness Week
22/06/2018 New case of meningococcal disease
21/06/2018 Minister for Mental Health: More young people to benefit with new dedicated mental health unit
20/06/2018 Minister for Mental Health: Act-Belong-Commit helps improve mental health in WA for a decade
19/06/2018 Minister for Health and Mental Health: Funding boost to sexual assault services
18/06/2018 Increased mosquito-borne disease risk in central and northern Western Australia
15/06/2018 Minister for Health and Mental Health: Have your say on the future of men's health in WA
11/06/2018 Minister for Health: Partnership grants triumph for WA health researchers
10/06/2018 State Premier and Minister for Health: Perth Children's Hospital welcomes PMH patients
08/06/2018 One adult with meningococcal disease
08/06/2018 Minister for Health: Researcher in bid to lift immunisation uptake in pregnancy

May 2018

April 2018

March 2018

27/03/2018 Minister for Health: Perth Children's Hospital water gets the all clear
26/03/2018 Two adults with meningococcal disease
24/03/2018 Measles reminder for Bali and other travellers and Perth residents
23/03/2018 WA Health leads bid to boost rare disease breakthroughs
20/03/2018 Measles alert for Bentley and Royal Perth Hospitals and Perth Airport
20/03/2018 Minister for Health: Perth newborns set to make mark on science
20/03/2018 Minister for Mental Health: Turning the wheels to focus on Western Australia’s youth
16/03/2018 Minister for health: Improved access to vital health information a step closer
16/03/2018 Minister for Health: Redevelopments finished in Dalwallinu and Wongan Hills
12/03/2018 Minister for Health: Nursing and midwifery's most dedicated to compete for top honours
08/03/2018 Minister for Health: Significant improvement in breast cancer survival rates
07/03/2018 Minister for Health: Wheatbelt Health Service redevelopments complete

February 2018

January 2018

30/01/2018 Mental Health Minister media statement: First of its kind regional step up/step down service for Albany
23/01/2018 Minister for Health: WA again leads the way with meningococcal disease vaccinations
19/01/2018 Meningococcal disease in an infant
19/01/2018 Minister for Health: Funding to expand education program for Aboriginal young people
13/01/2018 Minister for Health: Independent review of assisted reproductive technology and surrogacy legislation
13/01/2018 Minister for Health: State Government funding to help Western Australians stay sun safe
12/01/2018 Minister for Mental Health: New Mental Health Tribunal President appointed
11/01/2018 Measles alert for Thai Airways passengers
10/01/2018 Meningococcal disease in an infant
03/01/2018 Meningococcal disease notifications twice as high in 2017

2017

December 2017

29/12/2017 Meningococcal disease in a young child and adult
20/12/2017 Food safety is essential over the festive season
20/12/2017 Minister for Health: RPH benefits from a $1.3m new 360-degree scanner donation
19/12/2017 Fight the bite this festive season
18/12/2017 Minister for Health: Virtual emergency department goes 24/7
14/12/2017 Minister for Health: Research agenda for roundtable event
14/12/2017 Shellfish and fishing warning for Mindarie Marina
12/12/2017 Meningococcal disease in a young child
11/12/2017 Minister for Health: Governance change for State's leading pathology service
08/12/2017 Researcher in quest for gut insights
08/12/2017 Meningococcal disease in an infant
08/12/2017 Minister for Health: Federal Government commitment needed on GP training
05/12/2017 Minister for Mental Health: New collaborative tool to help improve mental and physical health of Western Australians

November 2017

30/11/2017 Minister for Mental Health: Call for Expert Panel members to develop Recovery College model
30/11/2017 Minister for Health: Funding boost for LGBTI community
29/11/2017 Minister for Health: Perth Children's Hospital opening timetable announced
28/11/2017 Meningococcal disease in an adult
28/11/2017 Minister for Mental Health: Dedicated campaign to get men and their loved ones talking
27/11/2017 Be aware of asbestos dangers during maintenance and renovations
24/11/2017 Minister for Health: St John of God Midland Public Hospital celebrates second anniversary
20/11/2017 Minister for Health: Call for immediate changes to alcoholic drink labelling
20/11/2017 Three new meningococcal disease cases
19/11/2017 Minister for Health: Western Australians to benefit from new HIV trial
17/11/2017 Study seeks to put pulmonary rehab on firmer footing
16/11/2017 Water fluoridation information session
14/11/2017 Minister for Health: WA Primary Health Alliance launch ‘Choose Well, When You’re Worried Sick’ campaign
14/11/2017 Tips to avoid food poisoning
13/11/2017 Minister for Health: Strong community support behind sustainable future for health
10/11/2017 Two new meningococcal disease cases
09/11/2017 Minister for Health: Award recognises rural health champions
09/11/2017 Top honour for Diabetes Telehealth at WA Health Excellence Awards
06/11/2017 Minister for Health: Doors wide open for methamphetamine peer support in Bunbury
06/11/2017 Minister for Health: Methamphetamine Roundtable held in Bunbury
03/11/2017 Skully proves a model for life-saving surgery
01/11/2017 Two new cases of meningococcal disease in adults

October 2017

September 2017

28/09/2017 Meningococcal disease in three adults
22/09/2017 Minister for Health: Teenagers can now access meningococcal vaccine at GPs
18/09/2017 Minister for Health and Minister for Sport and Recreation: Healthway and Little Athletics promote healthy era for WA kids
13/09/2017 Meningococcal disease in an adult
13/09/2017 Minister for Health: Robotic surgical system a first for WA’s public hospitals
13/09/2017 Ross River and Barmah Forest virus disease risk warning
08/09/2017 Minister for Health: Let's Prevent pilot program to tackle chronic conditions
07/09/2017 People urged to share selfies for science
07/09/2017 Minister for Health and WA Treasurer: State Budget delivers more mental health support
07/09/2017 Minister for Health and WA Treasurer: Putting Patients First: State Budget delivers quality, sustainable health care for Western Australians
06/09/2017 Minister for Health: Tough tobacco reforms approved by State Cabinet
05/09/2017 Minister for Health: Public forums open for Sustainable Health Review
01/09/2017 Survey still on State's pulse after 15 years

August 2017

31/08/2017 Two new cases of meningococcal disease in infants
30/08/2017 New measles cases prompt vaccination plea
25/08/2017 15-19 year olds urged to have free meningococcal ACWY vaccine
25/08/2017 Minister for Health: BreastScreen WA reaches two million mammograms
23/08/2017 Meningococcal disease in a middle-aged adult
23/08/2017 Minister for Health: CT scanner to bring cutting edge technology to Karratha, cut travel
23/08/2017 Minister for Health: Healthway support to tackle Aboriginal health issues
23/08/2017 Minister for Health: improving ear health gives kids a better chance
23/08/2017 Minister for Health: A new dimension to Karratha Health Campus
22/08/2017 Minister for Health: Nominate for the 2018 Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards
22/08/2017 Minister for Health: Research funding brings comfort to burns victims
17/08/2017 Algae bloom warning for Canning River area
11/08/2017 Minister for Health: Chief Health Officer reports on water at Perth Children's Hospital
10/08/2017 Minister for Health: Rugby league to encourage a better State of Mind for WA's young
09/08/2017 Minister for Health: Peel youth to benefit from integrated health hub
08/08/2017 Minister for Health: Call for public submissions into Sustainable Health Review
07/08/2017 Minister for Health: New Health Service Board members
07/08/2017 Minister for Health: New aged care places increase choice, free up hospital beds
04/08/2017 Minister for Health: Human milk bank continues to support hospital mothers and babies
04/08/2017 Measles alert for Perth

July 2017

27/07/2017 New meningococcal disease case
20/07/2017 Minister for Health: Safety and quality top of agenda for WA health system
13/07/2017 Reminder of increased risk of meningococcal disease in winter
07/07/2017 New meningococcal disease case
04/07/2017 Minister for Health: Aboriginal health on the agenda during NAIDOC Week
03/07/2017 Minister for Health: $18 million boost for WA cancer research

June 2017

May 2017

31/05/2017 Minister for Health: WA Government to legislate tobacco reforms
26/05/2017 Minister for Health: Free vaccine program helps protect teens from meningococcal disease
25/05/2017 Minister for Health and Minister for Lands: McGowan Government progressing with Medihotels
24/05/2017 Minister for Health: Flu vaccination rates slump to an alarming low
24/05/2017 Minister for Health: Regional workshops to address palliative care
19/05/2017 Up-to-date immunisations essential for 2018 school enrolments
10/05/2017 Better support for families with new child health program
04/05/2017 Mosquito warning for Grey Nomad travellers heading north
04/05/2017 Measles reminder for Bali travellers
03/05/2017 Meningococcal disease death in an elderly adult
03/05/2017 Minister for Health and Treasurer: State Government provides further clarity on Perth Children's Hospital water

April 2017

26/04/2017 Study finds fears foiling flu-prevention efforts
20/04/2017 Practical completion for Children's Hospital
12/04/2017 Researcher in cell bid to stem blood disorder
10/04/2017 New case of meningococcal disease in an adult
05/04/2017 Website helping to ease the pain

March 2017

28/03/2017 Eighth case of meningococcal disease reported for 2017
22/03/2017 Mosquito-borne disease warning for northern WA
16/03/2017 Measles warning for Bali travellers
13/03/2017 New adult case of meningococcal disease
09/03/2017 Sixth meningococcal case for 2017

February 2017

January 2017

31/01/2017 New case of meningococcal disease in a child (case 2 for 2017)
31/01/2017 Minister for Health: New WA medicines regulations promote safety
31/01/2017 Minister for Health: Strategy on track to free up Perth hospital beds
30/01/2017 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Health care boost for growing coastal communities
29/01/2017 Minister for Health: WA leads with State-wide meningococcal program
27/01/2017 Algal bloom warning for Kent Street Weir to Nicholson Bridge Canning River
27/01/2017 Minister for Health: Country intern milestone at Bunbury and Albany
27/01/2017 Statement from Chief Health Officer, Professor Tarun Weeramanthri: Safety of Water Supply at QEII site
27/01/2017 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Specialist healthcare closer to home for Pilbara
27/01/2017 Minister for Health: Tough new penalties promote asbestos safety
24/01/2017 Minister for Health: LiveLighter helping to beat obesity in regional WA
23/01/2017 Immunise your children before 2017 school year starts
20/01/2017 Algae bloom warning for Canning River area
17/01/2017 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Building to start on Dalwallinu Health Service
17/01/2017 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Quairading Health Service revamp ready to start
16/01/2017 All clear for Drakesbrook Weir algae bloom
16/01/2017 All clear for Mindarie marina algae bloom
09/01/2017 Minister for Health: Fabio the Frog gives kids a say on hospital care
09/01/2017 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Lifesaving new RFDS aircraft ready for take off
09/01/2017 Researchers’ hopes high for child brain cancer breakthrough
05/01/2017 New case of meningococcal disease in an infant
03/01/2017 Dangerous amoebae poses risk for recreational water users

2016

December 2016

29/12/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Housing: Free after hours phone GP service this summer
28/12/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Housing: Local focus for Northam Health Service art
28/12/2016 Minister for Health: SunSmart campaign saves lives, health costs
23/12/2016 Ministers release: Building starts on Narrogin Health Service
23/12/2016 Ministers release: Building starts on Northam Health Service
23/12/2016 Ministers release: Improving rehabilitation with research funding
22/12/2016 Minister for Health: Upgrades to support Kalamunda hospital care
21/12/2016 Measles alert for Perth
21/12/2016 Be food safe and stay well over the festive season
21/12/2016 Minister for Health: Elizabeth Quay's water park reopens
20/12/2016 Rise in gonorrhoea rates prompts fresh health warning
19/12/2016 Media Release: Builder chosen for Merredin Health Service
18/12/2016 Media Release: New helipad an investment in the future of RPH
16/12/2016 Algal bloom warning for Mindarie marina
16/12/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: New maternity facilities open in Esperance
15/12/2016 Minister for Health and Seniors and Volunteering Minister: PMH celebrates 310 years of volunteers' service
14/12/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Demolition to clear way for Gascoyne aged care
14/12/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Milestone for Karratha Health Campus and jobs
14/12/2016 Study takes gene testing to new heights
13/12/2016 Algal bloom warning for Lake Moyanup (Drakesbrook Weir)
13/12/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Mental Health: Elders building bridges to better mental health
09/12/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Builder chosen for Pingelly Health Centre
08/12/2016 Minister for Health: Targeted campaign against meningococcal W
07/12/2016 Minister for Health: Peel to benefit from elective surgery boost
02/12/2016 Shellfish health warning for the Leschenault Estuary

November 2016

30/11/2016 Minister for Health: Healthway helps make arts a wellbeing winner
30/11/2016 Two cases of meningococcal disease notified
30/11/2016 Minister for Health: WA leads the way in preterm birth prevention
28/11/2016 Minister for Health: Doctor detectives solve more medical mysteries
28/11/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Artworks to honour Manjimup’s rich history
28/11/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Mental Health: More nurses to back up expanded meth campaign
25/11/2016 Minister for Health: Oral health plan aims to fill gaps in dental care
25/11/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Commerce: Asbestos danger warning for WA renovators
24/11/2016 Minister for Health: Midland hospital marks a year of achievement
24/11/2016 Minister for Health: New Mid-West centres bring care closer to home
22/11/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Merredin art a catalyst for quiet contemplation
21/11/2016 Minister for Health: Hospital makes Aboriginal health care history
21/11/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Planning: New beginning for life-changing WA bone bank
21/11/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Planning: Private hospital site secured for Midland
17/11/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Telehealth eases travel pain for country patients
17/11/2016 Minister for Health: WA benefits from half a century of fluoridation
16/11/2016 Confirmed mosquito-borne virus disease risk
16/11/2016 Free online STI test for school leavers
16/11/2016 Minister for Health: Tough new legislation to reduce tobacco harm
16/11/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for State Development: New ambulance facilities to benefit Onslow
16/11/2016 Minister for Health, Minister for Regional Development and Minister for State Development: Onslow Health Service construction go-ahead
15/11/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Education: Story writing makes organ donation the winner
14/11/2016 Study reveals high price of disease rarity
14/11/2016 Minister for Health: 2,000th patient for life-changing RPH liver service
14/11/2016 Minister for Health: New Healthway grants mark World Diabetes Day
10/11/2016 How to avoid food poisoning
10/11/2016 Minister for Health: West Aussies versus mozzies to Fight the Bite
04/11/2016 All eyes on top WA Health Excellence Award winner
04/11/2016 New case of meningococcal disease in a young child
04/11/2016 Minister for Health: WA genetics pioneer honoured for life's work
03/11/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: More than $13 million to innovate aged care
03/11/2016 New cases of meningococcal disease in a pre-school child and an adult
02/11/2016 Minister for Health: New hospital ED delivers Harvey peace of mind
02/11/2016 Minister for Health: Efficiency key to Bunbury pathology expansion
02/11/2016 Free shingles vaccine now available
02/11/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Open day celebrates Lake Grace Health Service

October 2016

30/10/2016 Measles alert for Perth
28/10/2016 Minister for Health: Medicinal cannabis laws set to change
27/10/2016 Minister for Health: Anti-cancer vaccine warning for WA teenagers
27/10/2016 HPV vaccine reminder
27/10/2016 Measles alert for Singapore Airlines passengers
26/10/2016 Minister for Health: Peel healthcare to benefit from stability, value
25/10/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Collie health milestone has community benefits
21/10/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: New renal services for Kimberley communities
20/10/2016 Minister for Health: $3 million project to help futureproof hospital
20/10/2016 Researchers to test value of “warrior” GM T-cells
19/10/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Virtual emergency department now in Yalgoo
19/10/2016 Meningococcal disease in an older teenager
17/10/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Building projects to support independent living
14/10/2016 New meningococcal infection in a young adult
13/10/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Finance: Video call healthcare to benefit Perth patients
12/10/2016 Safety first trial for baby's first peanuts
09/10/2016 Minister for Health: Heart surgery returns for WA newborns in need
07/10/2016 Research to teach babies night from day
07/10/2016 New meningococcal notification
05/10/2016 Meningococcal infection in a young adult
05/10/2016 Smoke-free homes giving kids a fresh start
04/10/2016 Midwives cleared for key immunisation role

September 2016

27/09/2016 Training boost for WA researchers
21/09/2016 Minister for Health: Ear health care promises healthier Pilbara future
19/09/2016 Minister for Health: Extended 24-hour stroke service key to recovery
15/09/2016 Mosquito numbers predicted to rise
14/09/2016 Gonorrhoea increase sparks safe sex warning
14/09/2016 Meningococcal infection notification
14/09/2016 Minister for Health: New WA study confirms fluoride dental benefits
12/09/2016 Campaign aims to reduce blood-borne virus rates in Aboriginal people
12/09/2016 Minister for Health: Doctor's actions honoured in Ghana donation
09/09/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Collie artwork salutes healthy interest in history
07/09/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Road Safety 10,000 teenagers attend PARTY to learn risks
07/09/2016 Premier and Minister for Health: WA in healthy partnership with African nations
05/09/2016 Minister for Health: WA community benefits from new Healthway era
02/09/2016 Minister for Health: $4 million to fund healthier futures for WA kids
01/09/2016 Minister for Mental Health: Dedicated ‘meth’ rehab beds a step closer
01/09/2016 Minister for Regional Development and Minister for Health: Warren Health Service builder announced

August 2016

July 2016

29/07/2016 Prize-winning researcher in gene-fault quest
28/07/2016 Meningococcal disease in a child
26/07/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Builder revealed for Katanning hospital project
22/07/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Milestone reached for Katanning Health Service
22/07/2016 Minister for Health: New WA vaccination push for a healthier future
21/07/2016 Measles warning following outbreak among backpackers in Northbridge area
20/07/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Community care focus for new Newman hospital
18/07/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Patients to benefit from remote transport boost
14/07/2016 Images more than face value for rare disease project
12/07/2016 Minister for Health: Extra care for Mid-West cancer and renal patients
12/07/2016 Meningococcal disease in an adult
12/07/2016 Minister for Mental Health: New support for children bereaved by suicide
11/07/2016 Goldfields trip for facial project
11/07/2016 Minister for Health: Virtual emergency department now in Broome
11/07/2016 Minister for Mental Health: $560,000 for suicide prevention training grants
09/07/2016 Minister for Health: Happy art a healthy boost for hospital healing
07/07/2016 Minister for Health: Health research big winner from Lotterywest
06/07/2016 KEMH celebrates a century of special deliveries
06/07/2016 Researchers investigate broader role for breast scans
01/07/2016 New Health Services Act 2016

June 2016

30/06/2016 Minister for Health: PMH celebrates more than a century of care
30/06/2016 Minister for Health: Research canvasses healthy dose of arts in WA
29/06/2016 Study to help hospitals tap parental insight
27/06/2016 Grey Nomads urged to plan ahead before travelling north
24/06/2016 Minister for Mental Health: New Rockingham mental health service on track
24/06/2016 Minister for Health: Portrait pride of place at Fiona Stanley Hospital
23/06/2016 WA records dip in dangerously high drinking
22/06/2016 Minister for Health: Funding for suicide prevention co-ordinators
20/06/2016 Minister for Health: New campaign aims to reduce non-urgent ED visits
20/06/2016 Meningococcal disease in a young adult
16/06/2016 Poison mushroom warning for rural WA
14/06/2016 Minister for Health: Outback eye van highlights vision for the future
13/06/2016 Minister for Health: New centre to promote world-class WA health research
10/06/2016 Minister for Mental Health: WA eating disorders service launched
09/06/2016 Minister for Mental Health: Grants for Kimberley suicide prevention training
08/06/2016 Premier and Minister for Health: PCH plans to treat first patients in October
07/06/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Milestone reached for new Manjimup hospital
07/06/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Goldfields health benefits from graduate boost
03/06/2016 Minister for Health: New children's ward extends Joondalup care
02/06/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Foundations laid for Karratha's new hospital

May 2016

April 2016

March 2016

31/03/2016 Influenza vaccination during pregnancy may reduce stillbirth risk
31/03/2016 Minister for Health: New children's hospital opens doors to staff
24/03/2016 Mosquito-borne disease warning for the Kimberley region
23/03/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development Early detection saving sight of diabetics
22/03/2016 HIV case prompts call for STI testing
21/03/2016 Minister for Health and Deputy Premier: Lions Outback Vision Van hits the road
21/03/2016 Meningococcal disease in a school child
18/03/2016 Minister for Health: Dangerous substances prohibited under Poisons Act
18/03/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: New Mid-West health service model consultation
18/03/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: New telehealth service provides lactation advice
14/03/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Construction starts at Katanning Health Service
14/03/2016 Minister for Mental Health: WA youth drinking rates lowest in a decade
14/03/2016 Clean bill of health for local produce
10/03/2016 Minister for Mental Health: Sector support for first-of-its-kind WA conference
10/03/2016 Minister for Health: Midland hospital treats more than 40,000 patients
09/03/2016 Study confirms bleeding obvious
09/03/2016 Minister for Health: 'Complex mix of issues' in paramedic suicides
08/03/2016 Researcher to pioneer blood pressure treatment
04/03/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Upgraded clinic benefits Noonkanbah community
03/03/2016 Minister for Health: Broome health delivers high-quality care and services
01/03/2016 Minister for Mental Health: $2.5 million to build suicide prevention skills
01/03/2016 Minister for Health: Lotterywest grant funds new RFDS hangar
01/03/2016 Don't let your Year 8 miss free immunisations

February 2016

29/02/2016 Minister for Health: Awards recognise nursing excellence in WA
24/02/2016 Minister for Health: Major reforms for WA Health system
23/02/2016 Minister for Health: Aquatic wonder for new kids ward at Joondalup
22/02/2016 Minister for Health: Revolutionary research hub a step closer
19/02/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Builder announced for Collie health upgrade
18/02/2016 Third trimester pertussis vaccinations prove a success
17/02/2016 WA Health responds to Auditor General's Report
12/02/2016 My Story competition for young people
11/02/2016 Minister for Health: More than $8 million in grants for medical research
11/02/2016 WA Health invites Year 10s to explore how GREaT nursing can be
09/02/2016 Minister for Health: More specialist doctors choosing Albany
09/02/2016 Minister for Health: More than $1 million helps get under the skin
08/02/2016 Minister for Health: New view of Perth Children's Hospital
06/02/2016 Minister for Health: Immunisation rates for WA children on the rise
05/02/2016 Zika virus confirmed in adult
04/02/2016 Prepare for hot days ahead
03/02/2016 Minister for Health: Fiona Stanley Hospital celebrates first year
02/02/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Improvement grants for aged care services
01/02/2016 Minister for Health and Minister for Community Services: Funding to help men build healthier futures

January 2016

2015

December 2015

30/12/2015 Stay safe and look after each other at summer events
24/12/2015 Minster for Health and Minister for Regional Development: All systems go for new Warren health facility
21/12/2015 Pool owners warned of disease risk
21/12/2015 Children's report reveals slump in physical activity
18/12/2015 Algal bloom warning for Wellstead Estuary in Bremer Bay
17/12/2015 Regional towns to benefit from fluoridated drinking water
17/12/2015 Be food safe, stay well this Christmas
13/12/2015 Minister for Mental Health: Telling the real story about using methamphetamine
11/12/2015 Study to turn spotlight on teamwork in surgery
10/12/2015 Minister for Mental Health and Minister for Police: Police and mental health clinicians join forces
10/12/2015 Minister for Health: Mid-West cancer centre reaches key milestone
09/12/2015 Minister for Health: Clinical research could improve baby survival rate
08/12/2015 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Silver Chain adds emergency links to Lancelin
07/12/2015 Premier and Minister for Mental Health: Plan to expand regional mental health services
07/12/2015 Minister for Health: $1 million injection for health research
04/12/2015 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Wagin Hospital refurbishment complete
04/12/2015 Premier and Minister for Regional Development: Premier opens new Ronald McDonald House
03/12/2015 Minister for Health: All eyes on Esperance laser equipment
02/12/2015 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: New emergency department for Esperance
02/12/2015 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: New Pilbara clinic open for business
01/12/2015 Premier and Minister for Health: Perth Children's Hospital lights up for Christmas

November 2015

30/11/2015 Minister for Mental Health: New Mental Health Act benefits regional WA
30/11/2015 Minister for Mental Health: Landmark new Mental Health Act for WA
26/11/2015 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Milestone reached with Gnowangerup Hospital
25/11/2015 Minister for Health: Eastern suburbs to have own health service
24/11/2015 Minister for Health: Midland hospital patients transfer a success
20/11/2015 Premier and Minister for Health: New hospital part of Midland's revitalisation
20/11/2015 Report details patterns of ADHD treatment in WA
19/11/2015 Minister for Health: Making life easier for expectant mums
19/11/2015 Minister for Health: Minister recommends changes to cancer service
19/11/2015 Mobile site gives school leavers instant access to STI testing
18/11/2015 Minister for Mental Health and Minister for Police: New psychoactive substances laws start today
12/11/2015 Stay cool when enjoying the sun this weekend
10/11/2015 Was it the last thing you ate that made you sick? – busting the food safety myths
10/11/2015 Amoebic meningitis warning
09/11/2015 Minister for Health: Review into maternity services complete
07/11/2015 Minister for Health: Paramedics a step closer
05/11/2015 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Carnarvon's new emergency department opens
04/11/2015 Minister for Health: Health services in Exmouth unveiled
02/11/2015 Minister for Health: WA researchers set to regrow skulls

October 2015

September 2015

30/09/2015 Minister for Mental Health: Hats on to help fund mental health research
25/09/2015 Minister for Health: Another one bites the dust in mosquito fight
23/09/2015 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Connecting via video saves lives across WA
21/09/2015 Minister for Health: New funding initiative supports WA researchers
18/09/2015 Minister for Mental Health: Good Outcomes Award finalists announced
17/09/2015 Minister for Health: Donations from WA give health hope to Zambia
16/09/2015 Meningococcal disease in an older adult
15/09/2015 Minister for Health and Minister for Finance: Harvey Health Service contract cemented
10/09/2015 Two cases of meningococcal infection confirmed
09/09/2015 Minister for Mental Health: Youth summit tackles homelessness
08/09/2015 Minister for Health: First look at WA first for children's surgery
08/09/2015 Premier and Minister for Health: Children's care expands into northern suburbs
07/09/2015 Minister for Mental Health: New alcohol and drug treatment service opens
02/09/2015 New strategies to tackle sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses

August 2015

28/08/2015 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Goldfields celebrates hospital redevelopment
28/08/2015 Three cases of meningococcal infection diagnosed
26/08/2015 Minister for Health: Eyes on the ball for outback vision
26/08/2015 Volunteers sought for heart health study
25/08/2015 Minister for Health: Kids choo choose Midland hospital playground
18/08/2015 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: A country milestone as health projects complete
14/08/2015 Minister for Health: Interim board chair nominations now open
14/08/2015 Minister for Health: Nominate now for excellence awards
11/08/2015 Minister for Mental Health: Giving thanks for the power of conversation
10/08/2015 Minister for Mental Health: $1.1 million for WA meth prevention campaign
07/08/2015 Survey shows long wait for a diagnosis not rare
07/08/2015 WA reveals bold plan to tackle undiagnosed diseases
06/08/2015 Minister for Health: Grants awarded on merit
05/08/2015 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Landmark investment for Karratha
05/08/2015 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Landmark new hospital for Pilbara now closer

July 2015

31/07/2015 Two cases of meningococcal infection diagnosed
28/07/2015 Premier and Minister for Mental Health: New premises mark new phase for mental health ally
26/07/2015 Minister for Mental Health: New support line for FIFO workers and families
22/07/2015 Fiona Stanley Hospital to act on recommendations from independent review
12/07/2015 Minister for Health: $1.3 million means studies not lost in translation
09/07/2015 Minister for Health: Taste of things to come as new meals dished up
03/07/2015 Meningococcal infection in an adult
02/07/2015 Minister for Health: Yellow submarine – your colour choice for MRI
01/07/2015 Minister for Mental Health: Agency to tackle drug issues and mental health

June 2015

29/06/2015 Minister for Health: Health funding injection for regional communities
29/06/2015 Minister for Mental Health: Subacute facility to service Goldfields from 2017
29/06/2015 Wilson Inlet given the all clear following wastewater overflow
25/06/2015 Minister for Health: Telehealth roll-out means south network tuned in
23/06/2015 Minister for Health: Baby steps – initial findings promising for clinic
23/06/2015 Minister for Health: Design for life – new research hub for QEII
23/06/2015 Meningococcal infection in a young adult
19/06/2015 New bid to tackle rheumatic heart disease rates
18/06/2015 Minister for Health: Career training for junior doctors secured
17/06/2015 Minister for Health: Many boards, one direction for health reform
17/06/2015 Immunise your children now before they start school in 2016
11/06/2015 Minister for Health: Key unlocks next stage of Midland hospital
11/06/2015 Minister for Health: Program at SCGH offers trainees new potential
09/06/2015 Minister for Health: $3.9 million top up for community care program
09/06/2015 Minister for Health: Footprints lead way to better Aboriginal health
05/06/2015 WA researcher identifies new rare disease
04/06/2015 Award to help researcher make visible difference
03/06/2015 Minister for Mental Health: New mental health unit modernises service

May 2015

April 2015

28/04/2015 Minister for Mental Health: Mental health support after domestic violence
23/04/2015 Minister for Mental Health: Suicide prevention projects for the Wheatbelt
22/04/2015 Minister for Health: Needles and wins – Mums urged to vaccinate
20/04/2015 Minister for Health: Patients first at Fiona Stanley Hospital
20/04/2015 Minister for Mental Health: Building Aboriginal community resilience
20/04/2015 Minister for Mental Health: Suicide prevention programs for the Kimberley
17/04/2015 Minister for Mental Health: Mental health program for Armadale youth
16/04/2015 Minister for Mental Health: Suicide prevention focus in Kwinana
14/04/2015 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Albany hospice co-located with health campus
14/04/2015 Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: Communities benefit from new health projects
14/04/2015 Minister for Mental Health: Diverse groups get help for suicide prevention
14/04/2015 Renewed warning for the Kimberley to protect against mosquito bites
09/04/2015 Have your say on mosquito control in online survey
02/04/2015 Shellfish health warning for the Murray River, Pinjarra and Peel-Harvey Estuary

March 2015

February 2015

27/02/2015 Caution advised after sewage overflow in the Canning River
26/02/2015 Meningococcal infection in a student
25/02/2015 Don't let your Year 8 student miss free vaccinations
24/02/2015 WA Health funding supports clinical trials initiative
20/02/2015 Summit to improve Aboriginal sexual health
18/02/2015 WA Health reports first case of hepatitis A linked to recalled berries
13/02/2015 Lung cancer still WA's biggest cancer killer
06/02/2015 Health warning over smoke haze
05/02/2015 Minister for Mental Health: Broome forum discusses suicide action
05/02/2015 Minister for Mental Health and Minister for Regional Development; Lands; Assisting the Minister for State Development: Health hub for Halls Creek communities
05/02/2015 Minister for Mental Health: New report on Halls Creek liquor restrictions
05/02/2015 Pool owners warned of disease risk
04/02/2015 Community invited to have their say on cancer prevention
04/02/2015 Minister for Mental Health: Kicking goals for suicide prevention in Broome
02/02/2015 Premier and Minister for Health: Emergency departments scrubbing up for change

January 2015

22/01/2015 Minister for Health: Leading light shows the way at new burns unit
21/01/2015 Measles warning for Scoot air travellers from Singapore
19/01/2015 Lifesaving bowel cancer test now available to more Western Australians
19/01/2015 WA Health reports increase in HIV notifications
14/01/2015 Minister for Health: WA artists commissioned for Midland hospital
13/01/2015 Minister for Health: Extra funds for local care and independence

2014

December 2014

23/12/2014 Two confirmed cases of meningococcal infection
23/12/2014 Measles warning for Air Asia travellers from Bali
21/12/2014 Minister for Health: Winter flu jab more convenient
16/12/2014 Be food safe and stay well this Christmas
16/12/2014 Be food safe and stay well this Christmas
12/12/2014 Beware the risks of consuming raw cows' milk
12/12/2014 Measles warning for Western Australians
11/12/2014 Premier, Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Development: 21st century hospital and health care for Onslow
11/12/2014 Beware the risks of consuming raw cows’ milk
09/12/2014 Minister for Health: Time to celebrate PMH milestones
05/12/2014 Minister for Health: WA health research funding announced
02/12/2014 WA Health receives top award from Royal Lifesaving
02/12/2014 WA Health receives top award from Royal Lifesaving
01/12/2014 Seizures prompt synthetic drug warning
01/12/2014 Seizures prompt synthetic drug warning

November 2014

21/11/2014 More WA kids living smoke-free
21/11/2014 New SMS text system to strengthen Ebolavirus monitoring
21/11/2014 Report details patterns of ADHD treatment in WA
21/11/2014 Sixteenth case of meningococcal infection
20/11/2014 School leavers urged to exercise caution in Bali
19/11/2014 Be 'asbestos aware' during maintenance and renovations
17/11/2014 Kidney transplant success earns top award for RPH medical team
17/11/2014 Mosquito control community information sessions
17/11/2014 Western Australia leading the way in diabetes care
10/11/2014 Australian Food Safety Week 9–15 November 2014

October 2014

31/10/2014 Child with meningococcal infection
23/10/2014 GPs alerted to children overdue for immunisations
21/10/2014 Mary G sexual health campaign targets Aboriginal young people in the Goldfields and Pilbara
20/10/2014 Ross River virus disease risk in south-west
17/10/2014 WA continues to improve infant and maternal mortality rates
13/10/2014 Report shows surgical mortality down by 22 per cent
03/10/2014 13th case of meningococcal infection

September 2014

25/09/2014 Study to explore benefits of cognitive training in psychosis
22/09/2014 Mosquito-borne disease risk continues in northern WA
18/09/2014 12th case of meningococcal infection
18/09/2014 Antidepressant trialled for stroke victims
18/09/2014 Warm weather brings shellfish health warning
05/09/2014 Major mosquito control conference comes to Western Australia

August 2014

19/08/2014 Older Western Australians not active enough for good health

July 2014

31/07/2014 Chickenpox – not just a harmless childhood illness
31/07/2014 Measles warning issued for passengers on Singapore-Perth
25/07/2014 Trends in HIV notifications highlighted
18/07/2014 11th case of meningococcal infection
11/07/2014 Measles contact at Royal Perth and Bentley Hospitals
09/07/2014 Tenth meningococcal case in WA
09/07/2014 Time to get vaccinated as flu season picks up

June 2014

26/06/2014 Winter burns warning
25/06/2014 Fine sends warning on e-cigarette sales
16/06/2014 Mosquito-borne disease reminder in Kimberley and Pilbara
13/06/2014 Two infants with meningococcal infection
11/06/2014 Seventh meningococcal disease infection
09/06/2014 Immunise your children now before they start school in 2015
04/06/2014 Sixth meningococcal disease infection
04/06/2014 WA Health campaign to stop the spread of sexually transmitted infections

May 2014

30/05/2014 GP mapped update aims to increase immunisation rates
22/05/2014 Fifth Meningococcal disease infection
20/05/2014 Grey Nomads urged to plan ahead before heading north
20/05/2014 Regions take jab in the right direction
15/05/2014 Pregnant women urged to get flu vaccine
09/05/2014 Mosquito-borne disease risk following Gascoyne and Pilbara flooding
08/05/2014 Treasurer: Health budget tops $8 billion
07/05/2014 Mary G talks about sex to Aboriginal youth in WA
01/05/2014 New cancer cases in WA close to 12 000

April 2014

28/04/2014 Fourth meningococcal disease infection
15/04/2014 Algal bloom warning for Wellstead estuary in Bremer Bay
15/04/2014 WA students to get GREaT experience in nursing and midwifery
02/04/2014 Warning for unregulated Botox injections

March 2014

31/03/2014 Protect your teen – don't let your Year 8 miss free vaccinations
27/03/2014 WA catching up in immunisation rates
14/03/2014 Third meningococcal disease infection reported

February 2014

26/02/2014 Confirmed meningococcal case the second for 2014
25/02/2014 New meningococcal disease infection reported
24/02/2014 Measles warning for travellers to the Philippines
13/02/2014 Increase in biting flies across regional Western Australia
06/02/2014 "Booster Time" for Year 8s

January 2014

21/01/2014 Measles Alert — check your vaccination status!
16/01/2014 Measles warning issued for people who attended Garden City Hoyts Cinema Complex
14/01/2014 Excess body mass linked to increasing hospital costs
09/01/2014 Pool owners warned of disease risk

2013

December 2013

31/12/2013 Full services resume at Nickol Bay Hospital
31/12/2013 Psychosis cases spark New Year's Eve drugs warning
30/12/2013 Advice on access to emergency medical care during Cyclone Christine preparations
19/12/2013 Measles warning issued for passengers on Jakarta – Perth flight
16/12/2013 Public warned of risks of online genetic testing
11/12/2013 Take bacteria off the menu this summer
10/12/2013 Virtual ED expands in regional WA
06/12/2013 Kaleeya services to transfer to Fiona Stanley and Fremantle hospitals

November 2013

25/11/2013 Season prompts reminder to sleep babies safely
20/11/2013 Awards celebrate the best in health care
20/11/2013 Leavers urged to play it safe
15/11/2013 Health warnings issued for Bali-bound school leavers
14/11/2013 16th meningococcal disease case reported
06/11/2013 Meningococcal disease infection reported
01/11/2013 Locally-acquired Dengue fever case confirmed in the Pilbara
01/11/2013 Two children in WA with locally-acquired measles

October 2013

21/10/2013 Audit shows high level of surgical care
21/10/2013 Ross River virus disease risk increases in south-west
21/10/2013 WA Mosquito Management Course 2013
11/10/2013 Measles alert issued after Bali holiday cases
02/10/2013 WA's 14th meningococcal disease infection

September 2013

25/09/2013 Hygiene rules on Show days
20/09/2013 New video provides vital medication safety information
17/09/2013 WA gardeners urged to play it safe with potting mix
17/09/2013 WA's 13th Meningococcal disease infection

August 2013

22/08/2013 Cancer cases on the rise
20/08/2013 Meningococcal disease infection - 12th case notified
15/08/2013 Meningococcal disease infection

July 2013

29/07/2013 University graduates encouraged to apply for a career at WA Health
22/07/2013 PainHEALTH website proves worldwide success: National Pain Week 22-28 July
17/07/2013 Householders warned against carbon monoxide risk
16/07/2013 Study finds no evidence of adverse health affects following 2001 Bellevue fire
09/07/2013 Neighbourhood health impact researcher awarded
08/07/2013 Infant and maternal mortality rates continue to fall in WA
08/07/2013 Report card for Western Australian children shows room for improvement

June 2013

25/06/2013 Mosquito-borne disease risk continues in Kimberley and Pilbara
11/06/2013 Mixed findings in Health and Wellbeing survey
07/06/2013 Meningococcal disease infection

May 2013

31/05/2013 Healthy tips to combat winter blues
30/05/2013 GREaT new program to get a taste of nursing
13/05/2013 Grey Nomads urged to plan ahead before heading north

April 2013

26/04/2013 Meningococcal disease infection
22/04/2013 Immunisation the safest and most effective way to prevent diseases
19/04/2013 Fellowships to encourage a career in research
17/04/2013 Fish kills reported in Vasse Wonnerup Inlet near Busselton
11/04/2013 New website to ease the pain of chronic pain sufferers
10/04/2013 Meningococcal disease infection
10/04/2013 Stem cell study sparks new Crohn's hope
09/04/2013 Consumer warning over fake cancer treatment

March 2013

28/03/2013 Prevention the best way to avoid mosquito bites this Easter
20/03/2013 Report shows strong performance in infection prevention and control
15/03/2013 Final outcomes regarding the misidentification of a patient at Graylands Hospital
15/03/2013 Vaccination urged to guard against influenza
06/03/2013 Blueprint for change at Northam Emergency Department
01/03/2013 Meningococcal disease infection

February 2013

25/02/2013 Meningococcal disease infection
23/02/2013 Nurses ordered to lift work bans
22/02/2013 Independent umpire orders work bans to be lifted
22/02/2013 Update on ANF negotiations
18/02/2013 Boys set to get HPV protection
14/02/2013 Meningococcal disease infection
11/02/2013 Heatwave health warning
01/02/2013 KEMH is up in lights for ovarian cancer awareness

January 2013

31/01/2013 Key role for WA Health in international rare disease research
25/01/2013 Airconditioning services return to normal at Royal Perth Hospital
21/01/2013 Reduced air-conditioning services at Royal Perth hospital
17/01/2013 Meningococcal disease infections
11/01/2013 Project to map moves of the metro mozzie