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.
Join us at Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service this 26th of May as we come together to acknowledge National Sorry Day 🖤💛❤️
A time to reflect, remember and honour the strength and resilience of the Stolen Generations, their families and communities. We stand together in truth, healing and respect.
📍 355 Keira St, Wollongong (Community Programs Building)
🕒 10:30am - 1:30pm
All mob and community are welcome. Come have a yarn, connect, and walk this healing journey together.
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Great to have the ISLHD Suicide Prevention team on site at IAMS today 🙌
Working together at our Community Programs Building, 355 Keira St, Wollongong, to support our mob with culturally safe, accessible suicide prevention services 💛
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🌟 MEET NATHAN OUR CLINICAL COORDINATOR - ABORIGINAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER 🌟
🌈 What does working at Illawarra AMS mean to you?
As a Noongar and Wilyakali man, I’m proud to be working as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner and Clinical Coordinator at the Illawarra AMS. We have a great team at the AMS, and there is nothing more rewarding than working with my people and supporting the community.
🤝 What advice would you give mob about looking after their health?
The advice I would give is that you’re never too young or too old to start living a healthier life. Start exercising, make healthier food choices, and try to limit drinking and smoking. Book in at the AMS for your yearly health check and regular check-ups with the GP, and take that first step on your health journey.
🫶🏾 Who or what inspires you in your career?
My grandparents, parents, and siblings inspire me to keep paving the way for our people, working hard and always doing your best. I love being around mob from all over. Growing up and working in Broken Hill and Far West communities, as well as across the Illawarra and South Coast, has been an incredible experience. Listening to, respecting, and learning from Elders and community members has been unreal, and it keeps me going. It makes me proud to be Aboriginal. ... See MoreSee Less
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Protect your smile this season 🦷🏉
Our Dental Team is running an upcoming Sports Mouth Guard Clinic on Thursday 12 March — custom-fitted for comfort, protection and performance.
⚠️ Limited spots available
✔️ Eligibility criteria applies
📞 Call us today to book in
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🌟 MEET DR. JOE HOCKEY 🌟
🌈 What does working at Illawarra AMS mean to you?
Working at the AMS is a real privilege. In my role as a GP, it means that I get the chance to sit down with some of the most in-need people in our community, be trusted with their story, and see what we can do to help. It’s really tough at times, but not many jobs give you an opportunity to try and help others as often as this job.
🤝 What advice would you give Mob about looking after their health?
The advice I would give is just to start now – don’t put it off! Start eating well today, go for that walk this arvo, take your medication, see the GP, quit smoking. Whatever it is, just get started on looking after yourself so that you can be around for your family and friends.
❤️ Who or what inspires you in your career?
The thing that inspires me and keeps me going at work, is the firm belief that everyone, absolutely everyone, is deserving of love and care. It might be really difficult to show love and care sometimes, and it might not always look like what patients want it to look like, but everyone is deserving of it. That keeps me turning up.
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🎉 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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