KAYA WANDJU. Welcome to SWAMS.
The South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS) is a Noongar Community Controlled Health Organisation, founded on the principles of self determination, empowerment and freedom of choice. Learn More
Our Mission
To provide high quality, culturally appropriate and holistic healthcare which builds strong and healthy Aboriginal communities.
Our Values
We act with integrity
We put our people at the centre
We are dedicated to excellence
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Bindjareb Aged Care Services (Mandurah)
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Child & Maternal Health
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Chronic Conditions
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Community Programs
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COVID-19 Information
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Dental
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Disability Services
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Health
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Kaat Darabiny – Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug Team
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Kalil Mordidjabiny (Home becoming strong)
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Outreach
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Social Emotional Wellbeing
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Transport
What's Going On
Find out about regular programs we run, and the latest news and events.
Collie artists, want to see your art in our clinic?
We are looking for artwork from local Noongar artists to be displayed at our SWAMS Collie clinic. Location: Collie Clinic, 72 Steere Street, Collie WA …
Community foster care to be provided by SWAMS
The South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS) has been awarded a Western Australian government contract to provide children’s Out of Home Care (OOHC) Services. SWAMS is…
Moordidjabiny Moort
What does a Happy, Healthy and Strong Family look and feel like to you and your family? Is it connecting on country? Is it learning about…
Kanyiny Mooditj – keeping solid
Kanyiny Mooditj – keeping solid. Join our SWAMS walking group on Mondays and Thursdays! To register contact the Chronic Conditions team on 9726 6000. Bring a…
Moorditj Mia ‘Good Place’
SWAMS are excited to introduce the new Moorditj Mia (Aboriginal group activities) program for any Aboriginal person experiencing mental health or alcohol and other drug concerns….
Wellbeing and mental health during the Voice to Parliament discussion
The Voice referendum has opened up debate in Australia. There is much discussion about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and our communities. It’s important that…
State Government backs Health Hub
State Government backs Bunbury Aboriginal Innovative Health Hub and Research Facility Bunbury’s proposed Aboriginal innovative Health Hub is now closer to reality after WA Premier Mark…
Are you STI Aware?
There is currently a syphilis outbreak across Australia and it’s important we do our part to protect ourselves and our community. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted…
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Noongar boodjar and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
SWAMS acknowledges, honours and welcomes the diverse communities of which we are a part of and we celebrate the extraordinary diversity of people’s bodies, genders, sexualities, and relationships that they represent.
