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.
SWAMS Extends services in Busselton and Collie
We are excited to announce that we will be extending services and hours in both Busselton and Collie for 2020.
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…
SWAMS Playgroup will be back for Term 1, 2020! Let’s have a yarn with Whitney!
Watch this video and see why playgroup is a deadly choice for your koolangkas!
2018 / 2019 Annual Report Launch
Check out our 2018 / 2019 Annual report highlights as presented by some of our deadly SWAMS staff members. If you would like to read our…
Our Youth. Our Culture. SWAMS Youth Group.
SWAMS Youth Group runs every Monday (during school terms) from 3.30pm – 5.30pm at the Bunbury PCYC
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…
Food, Family and Diabetes
Did you know that according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Aboriginal people are almost four times more likely to develop diabetes or pre-diabetes?
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Wardandi 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.
