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.
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
Space for youth to connect with others and feel safe
A newly renovated space at the Bunbury PCYC has been launched thanks to a joint venture between the South West Aboriginal Medical Service, Breakaway Aboriginal Corporation,…
SWAMS 2019 NAIDOC events bring the community together
SWAMS NAIDOC Family Fun Day brings South West community together The Bunbury and South West community have again embraced NAIDOC Week this year through a series…
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!
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?
SWAMS and AFL Legend join forces to create Aboriginal Youth Twilight Festival
South West Aboriginal Medical Services (SWAMS) and Crimestoppers have joined forces to deliver an Aboriginal Youth Festival to Bunbury.