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The Wheatbelt Region is a progressive health service that forms part of the WA Country Health Services. The region extends from the coast north of Perth to the western boundary of the Goldfields and south from the Darling Scarp to the northern boundary of the Great Southern Region. The Wheatbelt Region has 45 local government areas and covers 154, 051 square kilometres with a total population of 73,800. Set amongst the picturesque Wheatbelt backdrop comprising of vast coastlines and agricultural regions, the region boasts competitive industries including agriculture (predominantly wheat and wool), fishing and mining as well as newly established ventures which target markets such as viticulture and olive production. The region also comprises of a selection of popular tourist sites including coastal and historical town sites. Major hospitals are located in Narrogin, Merredin and Northam and more than 20 smaller hospitals operate throughout the region. Multi-Purpose Centres are also located throughout the region. Service sites such as hospitals and multi-purpose centres cater for local health needs and support service provision to surrounding towns. The Wheatbelt Health Region provides quality treatment and care, as well as health promotion and primary health initiatives in a friendly setting for patients, staff and the wheatbelt community.
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