The South West Aboriginal Medical Service Ltd (SWAMS) is an Aboriginal 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
Find out about regular programs we run, and the latest news and events.
A new service that boosts access to eye health services, trains our Aboriginal staff and helps grow cultural understanding has been launched. The South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS) Optometry and Eye Health Service was officially unveiled at the SWAMS Bunbury clinic on Forrest Avenue on Wednesday, 27th November.
Congratulations to CEO, Lesley Nelson, who was the recipient of the Aboriginal Health Professional of the Year Award and the Chairman’s Award at the 2024 WA…
Congratulations to the SWAMS Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug Services team, including the Moorditj Mia (good place) team, for successfully obtaining accreditation against the…
Phone your local SWAMS clinic to book in your 715 check: 1800 779 000 (free call) Katanning – 9837 2600 Narrogin – 9891 4600
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…
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…
The Golden Oldies teams from Bindjareb Aged Care are hungry for the top prize in 2025 after nearly achieving it at the Peel LiveLighter Aged Care…
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.
