Find out more:
- What our doctors enjoy about working in rural WA
- WA Country Health Service (external site)
The Southern Inland Health Initiative, funded under the Royalties for Regions program (external site), will dramatically improve medical resources and 24 hour emergency coverage in the area. It will:
- deliver safe and effective emergency services and good access to general practice
- put private GPs back into country towns, supported by visiting specialists and health practitioners backed up by "e-technology" such as telehealth
- mean better support to nurses who, due to the lack of doctors in this region, carry greater responsibilities. Read more about the initiative.
News and updates
The Southern Inland Health Initiative, funded by the Liberal National Government’s Royalties for Regions program, continues to meet key milestones which will improve health care in the southern inland area of Western Australia.
The $565 million investment will result in significant improvements to infrastructure and changes to health care services and delivery over the next five years. To stay informed, you can subscribe to our e-newsletter (external link).
Key primary health roles out for tender
The Southern Inland Health Initiative is currently tendering for three primary health nurse practitioners to service Northam, Narrogin and Katanning. Read more...
Esperance doctors express approval of new way of working
A group of doctors in Esperance have given high praise for the networked model of care under the Southern Inland Health Initiative. Read more...
A day in the life of a nurse practitioner
Emergency nurse practitioner, Shirley Shoppe, says her role with the Southern Inland Health Initiative – which will be trialled for six months – has proved a fantastic challenge. Read more...
Primary health integration coordinators to boost health services in the Western Wheatbelt
A key element of the new primary health model under the Southern Inland Health Initiative is a greater focus on health promotion and education to help communities better understand and manage chronic disease and long term medical conditions. Read more...
Opportunity to learn from Canadian telemedicine expert
A world leader in telemedicine visited Perth to speak about opportunities for the Southern Inland Health Initiative’s $36.5 million telehealth network. Read more...