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 – NOWRA.
🎉 EXCITING NEWS AHEAD!🎉
We’re proud to announce the launch of our inaugural Disability Day Program delivered by Wright Aboriginal Cultural Community Care Services, in partnership with IAMS, and we’re kicking things off with a bingo day that you won’t want to miss!
📆What’s happening on the day?
✨Bingo (with prizes to be won)
✨Fun group games
✨Arts & Craft activities
✨A delicious lunch provided
👥 Who can attend?
✔️ NDIS participants
If you or someone you support would like to join us for our very first session, we’d love to hear from you.
📍Bookings are essential, so get in quick and register to secure your spot‼️😁
TO REGISTER ⬇️
🤳Scan the QR code provided
OR
📩 Send us an email (contact listed at the bottom of the flyer)
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🎄 🎅 CHRISTMAS CLOSURE 🎅 🎄
IAMS elves are taking a well-deserved break from 22nd December 2025 to 5th January 2026 💫
Please ensure you book in for any scripts, referrals or other services you may need before the end of the year and our team can assist you!
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🎄 🎅 CHRISTMAS CLOSURE 🎅 🎄
IAMS elves are taking a well-deserved break from 22nd December 2025 to 5th January 2026 💫
Please ensure you book in for any scripts, referrals or other services you may need before the end of the year and our team can assist you!
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How deadly are our ONE MOB Dance Group! 🖤❤️💛
They lit up the court at the @illawarrahawks Indigenous Round, sharing culture, pride and plenty of energy! 👣🪃
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Our wonderful GP’s Dr. Hockey, Dr. Ivers, Dr. Jones and Diabetes Educator/Dietitian Dr. Shan Lin attended the @ahmrc_nsw Deadly Doctors Conference last week! 👣✊🏾
A great weekend networking with like minded GP’s across the NSW Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation Sector! ... See MoreSee Less
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