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…
Health
National Cervical Cancer Awareness Week November 11th – 17th 2019
It is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Week November 11th – 17th 2019. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers.The pap smear has been replaced…
Our Youth Our Culture – End of Year Party
Come along and celebrate the end of the 2019 school year!
SWAMS Walk and Talk Mental Health Camps
SWAMS has recently held the first of six planned, seasonal camps focusing on the importance of healing and Mental Health. The camp was a great success…
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…
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We now need to engage with the appropriate Government authorities by way of a petition to gain the funding to go ahead with the building.
Preserving culture, protecting country and its connection to Aboriginal Health
The preservation of the Aboriginal culture and its link to health within the community and as individuals is a topic that is perhaps known, but not well understood by the general public.
Ironbark and Falls Prevention
According to Injury Matters and the Department of Health, falls are one of the leading causes of hospitalisations for older Aboriginal people.
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?