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.
Our Women’s Sista Girls Group had an amazing visit to Dress for Success Illawarra last week 💛
A beautiful day filled with confidence, connection, and empowerment — supporting our women to feel strong, proud, and ready for whatever comes next. 👗✨
Big thank you to the team for welcoming our ladies and creating such a safe and uplifting space.
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Hard Yarnz Men’s Group out and about today 🪃👣
Creating a strong, safe space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men to come together, share stories, support one another and stay connected to community.
Our Men’s Group runs every Tuesday
📍 Community Programs Building, 355 Keira St Wollongong
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From community to Country, from healing to connection 🖤💛❤️
This is what it’s all about.
From honouring our people on Sorry Day, programs out on Country to moments shared in our service, this is the strength, resilience and spirit of our community.
We’re proud to stand together, to support, to listen, and to keep culture strong.
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If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic, family or sexual violence, you are not alone.
Our doors are open. You can come in anytime or give us a call — no appointment needed.
We provide a safe, confidential and culturally respectful space to support you.
📍 355 Keira St, Wollongong (Community Programs Building)
📞 0491 152 827
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Our Staff Cultural Day is more than just a day out of the office, it’s a reminder of who we are, why we do this work, and who we do it for.
We took time to learn, listen, and connect - to culture, Country, and to each other. Because when we slow down and ground ourselves in purpose, we show up stronger, more present, and more connected for our community.
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