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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.

AGPAL Accredited General Practice logo
QIP Dental Practice Accredited logo
QIC QIP Accredited logo

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ONE MOB ๐ŸคŽ๐Ÿ‘ฃ

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Happy NAIDOC Week โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ–ค

So proud of our deadly ONEMOB dancers lighting up Bellambi Neighbourhood Centre today ๐Ÿ”ฅ
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โœจ Staff Spotlight

โœจ Staff Spotlight โœจ

Meet Jackson, our Aboriginal Family Support Worker here at IAMS ๐ŸคŽ

What does working at IAMS mean to you?
โ€œFor me, working at the AMS means contributing to a community-focused organisation that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Itโ€™s about fostering a strong sense of connection and belonging within the Illawarra community.โ€

What advice would you give mob about looking after their health?
โ€œRemember the importance of maintaining strong physical and emotional wellbeing. Eat healthy, clean foods when possible, and donโ€™t be afraid to seek support from our local Elders and the amazing health services here at IAMS.โ€

Who or what inspires you in your career?
โ€œThe strength and resilience of our AMS team is powerful and motivates me every day. Standing alongside mob and supporting them on their healing journey inspires me to make better and healthier choices in my own life.โ€

Weโ€™re proud to have you on the team, Jackson ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ
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๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ”ฅ Big news for our young legends!

Our Healthy Deadly Kids team has teamed up with the Illawarra Hawks to bring you an exciting 3x3 basketball tournament ๐Ÿ™Œ

Grab your mates and sign up via the link!

A deadly day of sport, teamwork and community connection ๐Ÿ’ช

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Coming together as community to acknowledge National Sorry Day ๐Ÿ’œ

Honouring the strength of the Stolen Generations and standing in unity, respect, and healing.

Always was, always will be ๐Ÿ‘ฃ๐Ÿชƒ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿพ
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Our Womenโ€™s Sista

Our Womenโ€™s Sista Girls Group had an amazing visit to Dress for Success Illawarra last week ๐Ÿ’›

A beautiful day filled with confidence, connection, and empowerment โ€” supporting our women to feel strong, proud, and ready for whatever comes next. ๐Ÿ‘—โœจ

Big thank you to the team for welcoming our ladies and creating such a safe and uplifting space.

#SistaGirls #WomensEmpowerment #CommunityStrong #IllawarraAMS #DressForSuccess
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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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ NOWRA.