Media statements
First locally built Rio Tinto iron ore railcar wagon now on track
Local railcar manufacturing has hit another significant milestone with the rollout of the first iron ore railcar wagon built by Perth-based company Gemco for Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO).
Published: 3 Apr 2025
Minister: Hon. Roger Cook and Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson
Portfolio: Premier and Manufacturing - Cook Labor Government
Main works tender awarded for new Laverton Hospital development
The Cook Government has awarded the tender for the construction of the new Laverton Hospital to ADCO Constructions Pty Ltd.
Published: 4 Feb 2025
Minister: Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson
Portfolio: Health - Cook Labor Government
Construction partner appointed for South Hedland SUSD
A new adult mental health facility planned for South Hedland will provide an integral component of care for adults experiencing a change in their mental health.
Published: 3 Feb 2025
Minister: Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson
Portfolio: Health - Cook Labor Government
Contract awarded for Karratha Step Up/Step Down facility
Pilbara Building Company has been awarded the contract for the Karratha Step Up/Step Down facility following an open tender which closed in November 2024.
Published: 3 Feb 2025
Minister: Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson
Portfolio: Health - Cook Labor Government
Construction to start this year on new Women and Babies Hospital
The Cook Labor Government will soon start construction on the new Women and Babies Hospital Project with Georgiou Group awarded the contract to design and construct the western car park.
Published: 31 Jan 2025
Minister: Hon. Roger Cook, Hon. Rita Saffioti and Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson
Portfolio: Premier, Transport and Health - Cook Labor Government
Cook Government delivers more paid paramedics in regional WA
More paid paramedics will be deployed to key WA regional areas as part of the Cook Labor Government's ongoing commitment to support ambulance response capabilities in the bush.
Published: 29 Jan 2025
Minister: Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson
Portfolio: Health - Cook Labor Government
Milestone for Mullewa Hospital as main works tender released
The tender for main works for the Mullewa Hospital redevelopment has been released to market
Published: 29 Jan 2025
Minister: Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson
Portfolio: Health - Cook Labor Government
Construction partner appointed for Broome SUSD
A contemporary residential-style facility planned for Broome will provide greater access to adult mental health services without the need to travel far from home.
Published: 28 Jan 2025
Minister: Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson
Portfolio: Health - Cook Labor Government
Tender awarded for new 100-bay Albany Health Campus car park
Devlyn Construction has been announced as the managing contractor for the $2 million expansion of the Albany Health Campus car park, with construction expected to get underway in the coming weeks.
Published: 24 Jan 2025
Minister: Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson
Portfolio: Health - Cook Labor Government
New youth mental health service opens in Great Southern
The Cook Government has expanded its $22 million mental health crisis care initiative Acute Care and Response Team (ACRT) to Albany and surrounding communities.
Published: 21 Jan 2025
Minister: Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson
Portfolio: Health and Mental Health - Cook Labor Government
Contractor appointed for major Peel Health Campus redevelopment
The redevelopment of the Peel Health Campus (PHC) has reached a significant milestone, with a contract now awarded for the project's forward works.
Published: 16 Jan 2025
Minister: Hon. Roger Cook and Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson
Portfolio: Premier and Health - Cook Labor Government
WA Nurses accept Cook Government pay offer
The Cook Government has welcomed the decision of the Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) to accept terms for a replacement industrial agreement, which will benefit 23,000 nurses and midwives across the public sector.
Published: 23 Dec 2024
Minister: Hon. Simone McGurk and Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson
Portfolio: Industrial Relations and Health - Cook Labor Government
Dr Rosanna Capolingua recognised for outstanding tenure at CAHS
Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) Board Chair Dr Rosanna Capolingua AM is being recognised for her outstanding contribution to Western Australia's public health system.
Published: 20 Dec 2024
Minister: Hon. Roger Cook and Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson
Portfolio: Premier and Health - Cook Labor Government
Key milestone for the new Women and Babies Hospital
The Cook Government has today signed a Letter of Intent to progress negotiations for a Managing Contractor on the new world-class Women and Babies Hospital Project.
Published: 20 Dec 2024
Minister: Hon. Roger Cook and Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson
Portfolio: Premier and Health - Cook Labor Government
Contractor appointed for Broome Renal Hostel
The tender to design the new Broome Renal Hostel has been awarded to EMCO Building under an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) procurement process.
Published: 19 Dec 2024
Minister: Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson
Portfolio: Health - Cook Labor Government
Contractor appointed for Hedland MRI suite
The Cook Government has engaged ADCO Constructions under an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) procurement process for the $15 million Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) suite at Hedland Health Campus.
Published: 19 Dec 2024
Minister: Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson
Portfolio: Health - Cook Labor Government
Lotterywest grant boosts youth mental health support in Geraldton
The Cook Government through Lotterywest is providing $1,467,000 to support Youth Focus to establish a multi-service mental health centre for young people in the Mid West.
Published: 18 Dec 2024
Minister: Hon. Roger Cook and Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson
Portfolio: Premier, Health and Mental Health - Cook Labor Government
Geraldton Health Campus redevelopment reaches new heights
Main works on the $166 million Geraldton Health Campus redevelopment are well underway with the site now boasting an impressive multi-level structure.
Published: 18 Dec 2024
Minister: Hon. Roger Cook and Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson
Portfolio: Premier and Health - Cook Labor Government
Suicide prevention grants to improve mental health and wellbeing
The Cook Government is investing $1 million in grants for local initiatives to address the impact of suicide across Western Australian communities.
Published: 12 Dec 2024
Minister: Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson
Portfolio: Mental Health - Cook Labor Government
Extra services to treat eating disorders and promote wellbeing
The North Metropolitan Eating Disorders Specialist Service has opened in Subiaco, providing more evidence-based treatment options for those experiencing eating disorders.
Published: 11 Dec 2024
Minister: Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson
Portfolio: Health and Mental Health - Cook Labor Government