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
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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…
Filling out your Census forms can help to plan for community needs and our future! Having the right numbers means the right services can be provided…
While these 2021 seasonal flu vaccinations will not protect you against the new COVID-19 virus, it is very important to ensure you have immunity against more…
Getting the COVID-19 vaccine helps protect you and others in our communities from severe COVID-19 sick. COVID-19 vaccines work by training your body to recognise and…
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,…
Aboriginal people are 1.5 times more likely to have osteoarthritis than non-Aboriginal people, and have an overall higher burden of disease. This means instead of less…
South West Medical Aboriginal Services (SWAMS) and the City of Bunbury have been working together to deliver a multi-faceted and holistic Health Hub for Aboriginal and…
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.
