Holistic health care for our mob
The Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service (IAMS) strive to improve the health and wellbeing of Illawarra Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in our community.
Our qualified and experienced Doctors, Nurses, Dentists and Aboriginal Health Practitioners & Workers provide a range of health care services for our mob.
We are committed to working closely with local Indigenous communities to better understand their unique needs and challenges, and to develop targeted programs and services that are culturally appropriate and effective.
By promoting health and wellness, the Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service hope to empower individuals and families to lead happy, fulfilling lives and contribute to the strength and vitality of our community as a whole.
Our services
We provide a variety of medical and community services for our mob.
The IAMS are committed to providing high quality and comprehensive primary health care that meets personal, community and cultural needs. We are proud to have achieved accreditation in AGPAL General Practice, QIP Dental Practice, and QIC Health and Community Services Standards as part of the QIP.
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The IAMS is proudly funded by the following organisations:
It all begAN IN 1983 IN A SMALL TENT AT COOMADITCHIE, OPERATING AS A BRANCH OF THE FAR SOUTH COAST ABORIGINAL SERVICE ā NOWRA.
Happy International Menās Day! š§āāļøšØāš¦°
This yearās theme, āMenās Health Champions,ā encourages all men to take charge of their health and well-being. Itās a reminder that prioritising mental and physical health isnāt just importantāitās vital.
Letās support each other in our journeys to better health and well-being.
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Itās National Skin Cancer Action Week, and itās a crucial reminder for all of us!
With Australia having the highest rate of skin cancer globally, about two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime.
Letās take action togetherāslip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen, slap on a hat, and seek shade wherever you can. Remember, your skin health matters!
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Check out the Illawarra Hawks Basketball fellas rocking our Healthy Deadly Kids program shirts for Indigenous round ššš¾š£ ... See MoreSee Less
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Proud of Trish our Community Services Team Manager! Check out her artwork on the Illawarra Hawks Basketball teams Indigenous round jerseys and ball š£šš¾ #TogetherWeRise ... See MoreSee Less
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Wow just wow
Cervical Cancer Elimination Day š
Today, we stand with the global community to eliminate cervical cancer. Itās one of the most preventable cancers, but we still lose too many lives each year.
Mob, we, ourselves, are the only ones that make a difference.
Raise awareness, prioritise screenings, and take action.
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We get itāseeing the dentist can feel like a big deal, especially when youāre worried about the cost, pain, or even past experiences. š¬
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Looking after your teeth doesnāt just help your smile; it can improve your overall health.
Itās easy to put it off, but weāre here to make it a bit easier. Whether itās been a while or youāre just unsure where to start, weāre here to listen and support, no judgement, just care.
Come have a yarn with us, and letās take the first step.
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Can I have more info please