From mid-2026, the Central Referral Service (CRS) will become the single intake point for most non-immediate, external referrals (from GPs, nurse practitioners and private specialists) to public outpatient specialist medical services provided by WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Goldfields, streamlining access and supporting coordination of care.
Key referrer groups have been notified and will be supported through Q&A sessions and additional resources. Training for WACHS Goldfields outpatient staff is also in progress to support the transition.
This significant milestone has been achieved through collaboration between the WACHS Outpatient Reform team, WACHS Goldfields specialists and operational staff, the Department of Health Outpatient Reform Directorate and CRS.
Refer to the Information for GPs flyer for more information and contact details for support with the transition.