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.
💙 Celebrating our incredible IAMS team! 💙
At IAMS our people are at the heart of everything we do. This week, we’re proud to celebrate some very special staff milestones and recognise the dedication, commitment and care our team members have shown to our organisation and community over many years.
🌟 Trish and Sherrie – celebrating over 10 years with IAMS!
🌟 Keith and Dr. Ivers – celebrating over 20 years with IAMS!
These milestones represent decades of service, strong relationships and a shared commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community across the Illawarra.
We are incredibly grateful for the knowledge, experience and passion each of you brings to IAMS. Thank you for being such an important part of our story and for the lasting impact you continue to make.
❤️ Congratulations, and thank you for being part of the IAMS legacy!
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Happy snaps from NAIDOC Day 🖤💛❤️
Good vibes and big smiles all day! Thank you to everyone who came down and celebrated with us ☀️👣🪃
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Last week, our NAIDOC Day kicked off with our ONEMOB Dancers 🖤💛❤️
So special to see our young warriors following in the footsteps of their parents, aunts and uncles. Our next generation keeping culture strong 👊🏽👣
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☀️🪃 IAMS NAIDOC DAY 2026 🌈🌻
Our favourite day of the year! An incredible day we love sharing with our people.
A huge thank you to everyone who came along, our amazing stallholders, community partners, Elders, families and of course our deadly IAMS staff who made the day happen 👊🏽
We’re so proud to celebrate NAIDOC together and create a space for our community to connect, celebrate and share culture 🖤💛❤️
Here’s a little glimpse of the day. 50 years! Always Was, Always Will be, Aboriginal Land 👣
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🎀 BREASTSCREEN VAN IS HERE! 🎀
The BreastScreen NSW mobile van is onsite at IAMS from today until Friday 9 October! 💗
If you’re due for your breast screening, now is the perfect time to get it done — right here in our community.
📍 IAMS
📅 6–9 October
🚶🏽♀️ Walk-ins welcome!
📞 Call IAMS to book your appointment or simply come in and speak with our team.
Early detection saves lives. 💗
Look after yourself, your mob and your future. 🌺
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Thank you Rapid Relief Team AU for making sure all our communities tummies were full on our NAIDOC DAY last week!!! We loved having you there 🖤💛❤️ ...
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