The South West enjoys a suite of quality schools, South Regional TAFE with six campuses and a Bunbury-based university with outreach to Busselton.

It is serviced by the most advanced regional hospital in Western Australia, St John of God private hospital as well as 4 district hospitals and another 7 small hospitals.

The South West Health Campus features strong inter-relationships and education links between the public and private hospitals, Rural Clinical School, Year 11-12 high school, TAFE and Edith Cowan University.

Health and Education Fast Facts

• Health Care and Social Assistance supports 11,366 jobs, accounting for 14.1% of total South West employment.
• Education and Training supports 7,345 jobs, representing 9.1% of regional employment.
• Together, health and education contribute a combined $2.08bn in wages and salaries to the South West economy.
• More than 250 courses are delivered through South Regional TAFE, supporting local skills and workforce pathways.

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