Cervical Cancer
As women, we are busy looking after our family and the rest of our mob and at times, neglect our own health. As Indigenous women we…
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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,…
SWAMS winners at the WA Rural Health Awards 2021
The WA Rural Health Awards is a celebrated award ceremony recognising the significant contribution of individuals and organisations who are dedicated to caring for rural communities…
Summer Family Fun
Over 200 people from the wider community attended the SWAMS Family Fun Day event at Kelly Park on January 28. It was great day for all,…
Order of Australia Medal – awarded to SWAMS nurse
Nurse Manager Elsie Penny was recently awarded the Order of Australia Medal for her contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. Elsie has been a…
Helping Elders at home
Are you wondering if you can get some extra support at home? Maybe you need some help and care while your family is away? If you…
Regular Community BBQs
The Kaat Darabiny (What you thinking?) Team will be holding regular BBQs to connect and have a yarn. Please call the Kaat Darabiny (What you thinking?)…
2019 / 2020 Annual Report
The 2019 / 2020 South West Aboriginal Medical Service is proud to announce the release of the 2019 / 2020 Annual Report. With the release of…
SWAMS committed to securing funding for new HealthHUB
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…
It’s not too late to get your flu shot!
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…