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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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QIP Dental Practice Accredited logo
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Its important to make wise choices in life.The choices we make can be as diverse as lifes playlist itself. Substance use can be like navigating a complex medical prescription, and it can be a heavy burden to bear, especially with the added weight of stigma.However, please know that our community is a judgment-free zone. If you or someone you know is grappling with substance use, seeking help is a brave step, and here, its met with understanding and empathy.Youre not alone in this struggle. Theres no shame in reaching out for support.#IAMS #medical #substanceabuse #health

It's important to make wise choices in life.

The choices we make can be as diverse as life's playlist itself. Substance use can be like navigating a complex medical prescription, and it can be a heavy burden to bear, especially with the added weight of stigma.

However, please know that our community is a judgment-free zone. If you or someone you know is grappling with substance use, seeking help is a brave step, and here, it's met with understanding and empathy.

You're not alone in this struggle. There's no shame in reaching out for support.

#IAMS #medical #substanceabuse #health
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Hey Mob, are you staying sun-safe this Summer? 🌞Australia has one of the highest skin cancer rates worldwide.Make sure you protect yourself and your buraay with sunscreen, hats, and shade, especially during peak UV times.Skin cancer can affect anyone. Let’s keep our community safe and healthy all year round!🌞#SunSafety #SkinHealth #IAMS #SkinCancer

Hey Mob, are you staying sun-safe this Summer? 🌞

Australia has one of the highest skin cancer rates worldwide.

Make sure you protect yourself and your buraay with sunscreen, hats, and shade, especially during peak UV times.

Skin cancer can affect anyone. Let’s keep our community safe and healthy all year round!🌞

#SunSafety #SkinHealth #IAMS #SkinCancer
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Diabetes is a challenge many in our mob face, but together, we can rise above it.As the summer heat hangs around, it’s even more important to stay on top of your health:
🌱 Eat fresh, nourishing meals
🏃 Keep moving with gentle activities
👩‍⚕️ Book regular check-ups with your doctorEvery small step adds up to a healthier, stronger you. Let’s support each other to make choices that keep us connected and thriving.📞 Need advice? Call us at (02) 4229 9495.#IAMS #DiabetesSupport #StrongerTogether #HealthyChoices

Diabetes is a challenge many in our mob face, but together, we can rise above it.

As the summer heat hangs around, it’s even more important to stay on top of your health:
🌱 Eat fresh, nourishing meals
🏃 Keep moving with gentle activities
👩‍⚕️ Book regular check-ups with your doctor

Every small step adds up to a healthier, stronger you. Let’s support each other to make choices that keep us connected and thriving.

📞 Need advice? Call us at (02) 4229 9495.

#IAMS #DiabetesSupport #StrongerTogether #HealthyChoices
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WIN a Family Pass to the NRL Dragons Home Games in 2025!🎉Want to be in with a chance to win a family pass to the St George Illawarra Dragons home games at Win Stadium this year?Its easy!
1️⃣ Come into the Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Centre
2️⃣ Get your 715 Health Check
3️⃣ Go into the draw to WIN! 🏉The competition is running from 1st January to 31st August 2025, so don’t miss out!🏆 Prize: Family pass to NRL Dragons home games
📅 Competition Dates: 1st January - 31st August 2025Head in today for your health check and a chance to cheer on the Dragons in 2025! 🐉
To book your 715 Health Check, contact us on 📞02 4229 9495

WIN a Family Pass to the NRL Dragons Home Games in 2025!🎉

Want to be in with a chance to win a family pass to the St George Illawarra Dragons home games at Win Stadium this year?

It's easy!
1️⃣ Come into the Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Centre
2️⃣ Get your 715 Health Check
3️⃣ Go into the draw to WIN! 🏉

The competition is running from 1st January to 31st August 2025, so don’t miss out!

🏆 Prize: Family pass to NRL Dragons home games
📅 Competition Dates: 1st January - 31st August 2025

Head in today for your health check and a chance to cheer on the Dragons in 2025! 🐉
To book your 715 Health Check, contact us on 📞02 4229 9495
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Shame I would have loved to try and win but my health check isn’t due until November

Behind every cancer diagnosis is a unique human story—stories of resilience, grief, hope, and healing.People-centred care means seeing the whole person and meeting their unique needs with compassion and empathy.#WorldCancerDay #UnitedByUnique

Behind every cancer diagnosis is a unique human story—stories of resilience, grief, hope, and healing.

People-centred care means seeing the whole person and meeting their unique needs with compassion and empathy.

#WorldCancerDay #UnitedByUnique
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Taking me time is important.Its about relaxing and strengthening your mental well-being.Setting time aside for your mental health and well-being can be difficult, especially with the demands of work and family life. It’s ok to need help, let’s have a yarn about how youre feeling.We offer several services through our dedicated team of community services workers that can provide:❤️ Social and emotional well-being counselling❤️ Alcohol and other drugs counselling❤️ Family support❤️ Mental health support❤️ Koori Smart❤️ Womens GroupAnd so much more!For any enquiries, give us a call.📞 (02) 4229 9495#illawarraAMS #aboriginal #torresstrait #medical #health #doctors #gp #mentalhealth #metime #social #wellbeing #wollongong

Taking 'me time' is important.

It's about relaxing and strengthening your mental well-being.

Setting time aside for your mental health and well-being can be difficult, especially with the demands of work and family life. It’s ok to need help, let’s have a yarn about how you're feeling.

We offer several services through our dedicated team of community services workers that can provide:

❤️ Social and emotional well-being counselling

❤️ Alcohol and other drugs counselling

❤️ Family support

❤️ Mental health support

❤️ Koori Smart

❤️ Womens Group

And so much more!

For any enquiries, give us a call.

📞 (02) 4229 9495



#illawarraAMS #aboriginal #torresstrait #medical #health #doctors #gp #mentalhealth #metime #social #wellbeing #wollongong
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The IAMS is proudly funded by the following organisations:

Australian Government logo
NSW Government logo
AH&MRC logo
South Eastern NSW PHN – Coordinare logo
NSW Rural Doctors Network logo
NACCHO logo

It all begAN IN 1983 IN A SMALL TENT AT COOMADITCHIE, OPERATING AS A BRANCH OF THE FAR SOUTH COAST ABORIGINAL SERVICE – NOWRA.