Vision and mission
WA Health's mission is to improve, promote and protect the health of Western Australians, which we aim to do through five key initiatives:
- planning for the future
- caring for individuals and the community
- caring for those who need it most
- making best use of funds and resources
- supporting our team
How WA Health can help
WA Health employs over 50,000 staff and provide health services across metropolitan, rural and remote areas which include:
- public hospitals and community health services
- health protection through public health services and disaster preparedness management
- mental health services including in-patient services, crisis management and community treatment and support services
- dental health services including school dental health and public community dental services
- Aboriginal health services
Information lines / help lines
- WA Department of Health — call (08) 9222 4222 Mon to Fri 8am to 5pm AWST
Programs and apps and tools
Manage My Care — a free mobile and web-based app where you can track public outpatient appointments and referrals for yourself or those in your care at times that are convenient for you.
