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16 December 2025
Inaugural South West DFV Forum a resounding success
The inaugural South West Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Forum, held on 25–26 November at the Charleville Racecourse, brought together community leaders, service providers, and health professionals in a powerful show of collaboration and
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16 December 2025
Culture Compass - A tool that helped start the conversation
The South West Hospital and Health Service (HHS) staff satisfaction survey, Culture Compass, has been sparking meaningful change across facilities, helping teams strengthen communication, collaboration, and workplace culture.
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19 October 2026
South West's research future takes shape
South West Health's inaugural Better Rural Care Research Symposium brought together health professionals and partners to showcase local innovation, celebrate research achievements and build research capability across rural and remote communities.
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16 October 2026
South West Health Annual Report illustrated a further year of key achievements
South West Health's 2025-26 Annual Report highlights another year of outstanding performance, innovation and growth, showcasing strong health outcomes, workforce development, cultural safety initiatives and ongoing investment in the future of
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16 October 2026
Just a South West Farmer brings communities together
As part of Queensland Mental Health Week 2026, the Just a South West Farmer initiative travelled with our Tackling Regional Adversity through Connected Communities team across the South West, using powerful storytelling, photography and community
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24 August 2026
Building leadership for the future
After completing a prestigious national leadership program, South West Health Nurse Educator Sheldon Omwamba is using his new skills and insights to support nurses, strengthen aged care services, and inspire future healthcare leaders.
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24 August 2026
Creating comfort and connection at Waroona
Waroona Multipurpose Service has taken an important step in enhancing end-of-life care with the opening of a dedicated palliative care room, featuring a newly donated cuddle bed and family space designed to bring comfort, dignity and connection to
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24 August 2026
Nationally recognised nursing pathway growing South West's future workforce
South West Health is helping build the future of rural healthcare through a successful partnership with the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) and Southern Queensland Rural Health (SQRH), creating opportunities for local people to study,
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16 December 2025
Take care of health and safety during flood conditions across the West
Taking care of health and safety during flood conditions
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12 April 2023
33 new nurse and midwifery graduates joining South West HHS
A total of 33 new nursing and midwifery graduates start their careers with the South West Hospital and Health Service.
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29 November 2022
Lily loves life in Mungindi
Mungindi nurse Lily Collier was introduced to the South West HHS from a very early age.