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
Our mission is to provide health care services to Aboriginal people in a way that reflects self-determination and advances our overall health status.
Our Values
Accountability and transparency
Professionalism
Care and support
Honesty, trust and respect
What's Going On
Find out about regular programs we run, and the latest news and events.
NAIDOC Week: 2022 Elders Luncheon
Join us for a yarn, lunch and entertainment at this year’s Elders Luncheon. See flyer for details and where to book!
Health Hub one step closer!
The Australian Labor Party has pledged $18.3m to the South West Aboriginal Medical Service Health Hub in Bunbury. The hub will provide a full range of…
Syphilis Awareness
With syphilis on the rise in our community it’s important to know how to test and treat. Watch the video below to find out more!
Changes to eligibility – SWAMS subsides and benefits
From the 1st July, there will be changes to eligibility for the SWAMS Subsides and benefits.
Kanyiny Mooditj – keeping solid
Kanyiny Mooditj – keeping solid. Join our SWAMS walking group which starts this Monday, 16th May and will be running up until Christmas! Mondays at the…
COVID-19 Vaccination for kids 5-11
SWAMS are now vaccinating our koolangkas aged 5-11 against COVID-19 in our Bunbury clinic with our Maternal Child Health Team. These deadly koolangkas have rolled up…
Your journey in ear health
Ear infections are common in all children, and often accompany a simple cold or flu. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children currently experience some of the…
SWAMS and the Kaat Koort – Aboriginal Brain Health Study
You may be surprised to know that Dementia is not one specific disease, but is a word that is used to describe many conditions that affects…
Contagious Syphilis Outbreak
There has been an outbreak of contagious syphilis across the country. This outbreak started in the Kimberley region in 2014, spread to the Pilbara in 2018,…
Don’t be fooled… vaping and e-cigarettes are not safer or healthier.
The popularity of vaping devices and e-cigarettes has been gradually growing in Australia with the majority of users being current smokers aged between 18-24. There is…
Don’t be ashamed about tests to look for hidden blood in your goorna
Don’t be ashamed about stool tests to look for hidden blood in your goorna (Stool) Did you know that, the stool screening test looking for hidden…
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.
