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  • PathWest Collection Centre Now Open at Mount Lawley Hospital 05 October 2026 We are pleased to announce that the PathWest collection centre at MLH is now open and providing public pathology collection services to patients and the local community. As Western Australia’s public pathology service, PathWest provides comprehensive testing that supports the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of health conditions. This milestone reinforces our commitment to delivering accessible, high-quality pathology services to communities across Western Australia. Location PathWest Collection Centre A Block, Main Hospital Building Mount Lawley Hospital Thirlmere Road, Mount Lawley WA Enter via Thirlmere Road and follow signs to Entry A (Main Hospital Entrance). Learn more about PathWest locations and services: Visit the PathWest website Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
  • PathWest Forensic Biology: Supporting Justice Through Scientific Excellence 01 October 2026 Every forensic result begins with science and the expertise of the people who deliver it. In collaboration with the Western Australia Police Force, PathWest Forensic Biology plays a critical role in supporting the justice system through the provision of high-quality forensic science services. Behind every analysis is a dedicated team of scientists, technical specialists and support staff committed...
  • PathWest’s Vital Role in WA Research Ecosystem Recognised with $570k FHRI Grant 01 October 2026 More than 700 active clinical trials rely on PathWest laboratory services and expertise. A new $570,526.18 FHRI investment will strengthen the research infrastructure supporting discoveries across Western Australia. From cancer genomics and rare diseases to infectious disease surveillance, clinical trials, biospecimens and specialist diagnostic testing, PathWest provides critical laboratory infras...
  • Medicare Assignment of Benefit – changes from 1st July 07 September 2026 Medicare Assignment of Benefit – changes from 1st July. PathWest is a bulk billing pathology service, we will bulk bill the cost of your tests to Medicare provided there is a Medicare fee available for that test (unfortunately not all tests are covered by Medicare click here for more information). For PathWest to bulk bill your tests, you will need to sign the “Medicare Assignment” box on your p...
  • PathWest Recognises Blood Cancer Awareness Month 01 September 2026 September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, providing an opportunity to recognise the impact of blood cancers on individuals, families and communities across Western Australia, and to highlight the important role PathWest plays in supporting diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care. As Western Australia’s public pathology provider, PathWest delivers specialised haematology services that assist clinici...

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  • It's the most wonderful time of the year! 21 December 2021 What fun and festivity PathWest staff have engaged in over the last few weeks working together to create fantastic entries into our PathWest Christmas Decoration Competition! We were overwhelmed with interest and received thirty entries from throughout our sites and services. The judges managed to visit all entries within QEII Medical Centre and Fiona Stanley Hospital on Friday and assessed online entries from other areas that could not be attended on the day. Everyone went above and beyond and created visual and sometimes interactive spectacles that quite honestly overawed our panel of judges. Our judges rated each entry on originality/creativity, presentation and effort/participation. Without further ado the winners are: 1st place - FSH: Core Biochemistry (Santa’s Workshop) – received a clear 10 in each judging criteria – this reward is not only for the scale and t...
  • Recognition of Service Awards 2021 30 November 2021 PathWest held their Recognition of Service Awardson Friday 26 November at UWA Club where we honoured our 20, 30, 40 and 50 year long serving staff members. We celebrated 67 staff members who have reached a 20, 30, 40 or 50-year year milestone. This equates to a massive 1510 years of collective service! There are also local 10 year celebrations taking place throughoutthe service with a further 111 recipients amounting to a further 1,110 years of service. This commitment and loyalty to our service helps to build our reputation and deserves to be celebrated and PathWest Board Chair Ms Angie Paskevicius and A/Chief ExecutiveMr Adrian Bautista were on hand to personallycongratulateeach and every staff member from the 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s club! The work our teams do are not only life changing, they are often lifesaving - from our phlebotomists, specimen collectors and couriers in the communit...
  • PathWest Manjimup wins Volunteer Employer Recognition Award 17 November 2021 Congratulations to PathWest Manjimup Regional Services where we were one of the employers in the State's south honoured at the Volunteer Employer Recognition Awards held by Department of Fire and Emergency Services on 12 November 2021.
  • Annual Report 2020-21
    Key accomplishments feature in 2020-2021 Annual Report 14 October 2021 2020-2021 has been one of the most remarkable and challenging in PathWest’s history. A year in which we became the backbone of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Western Australia, providing results for more than 630,000 COVID-19 tests (now nearing 1 million!), delivering a rapid testing solution to remote regions, testing wastewater and coordinating specimen collection at border points and quarantine sites.
  • Joe Boyle, CE; Hon. Roger Cook, Minister for Health; Prof. Christobel Saunders, Board Chair and David Russell-Weisz, Director General, WA Health.
    Launch of PathWest Strategic Plan 2021-2025 13 October 2021 I am proud to introduce our new Strategic Plan 2021-2025 and I am honoured to share what has been months of collaboration and engagement with staff, customers and patients, and key stakeholders throughout Western Australia.
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