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Holistic health care for our mob

The Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service (IAMS) strive to improve the health and wellbeing of Illawarra Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in our community.

Our qualified and experienced Doctors, Nurses, Dentists and Aboriginal Health Practitioners & Workers provide a range of health care services for our mob.

We are committed to working closely with local Indigenous communities to better understand their unique needs and challenges, and to develop targeted programs and services that are culturally appropriate and effective.

By promoting health and wellness, the Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service hope to empower individuals and families to lead happy, fulfilling lives and contribute to the strength and vitality of our community as a whole.

Our services

We provide a variety of medical and community services for our mob.

The IAMS are committed to providing high quality and comprehensive primary health care that meets personal, community and cultural needs. We are proud to have achieved accreditation in AGPAL General Practice, QIP Dental Practice, and QIC Health and Community Services Standards as part of the QIP.

AGPAL Accredited General Practice logo
QIP Dental Practice Accredited logo
QIC QIP Accredited logo

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REMINDER ๐Ÿ’“๐Ÿ’“ The Breast Screen Van is at IAMS from the 7th-10th October!

REMINDER ๐Ÿ’“๐Ÿ’“ The Breast Screen Van is at IAMS from the 7th-10th October!๐Ÿ“ฃ The BreastScreen NSW Van is coming back to Illawarra AMS! ๐Ÿ’–
๐Ÿ“… 7th โ€“ 10th October

Early detection saves lives โ€” a simple breast screen can pick up changes long before you notice them. Itโ€™s quick, free and could make all the difference.

โœ… Free for women aged 50โ€“74 (and available for women 40+)
โœ… Takes less than 20 minutes
โœ… Local and confidential

Donโ€™t wait โ€” book your spot today and put your health first. ๐ŸŒธ

#BreastScreen #EarlyDetection #IllawarraAMS
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WE ARE ON TOMORROW! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿชƒ๐Ÿ‘ฃWe celebrate NAIDOC all year round! Get the fam down to Dapto Showgrounds tomorrow for a day of rides, stalls and entertainment!We canโ€™t wait to see you all there!

WE ARE ON TOMORROW! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿชƒ๐Ÿ‘ฃ

We celebrate NAIDOC all year round! Get the fam down to Dapto Showgrounds tomorrow for a day of rides, stalls and entertainment!

We canโ€™t wait to see you all there!You're invited to our Naidoc celebration!

The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’›โค๏ธ

Join us for a fun-filled Naidoc event on Wednesday 1st October at the Dapto Showgrounds from 10am to 2pm!

Enjoy a free BBQ, rides, farm animals, live entertainment, raffle, giveaways, community stalls and so much more - a great day out for the whole family!

Come together to celebrate culture, community and connection.

Everyone is welcome!
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Youre invited to our Naidoc celebration!The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’›โค๏ธJoin us for a fun-filled Naidoc event on Wednesday 1st October at the Dapto Showgrounds from 10am to 2pm!Enjoy a free BBQ, rides, farm animals, live entertainment, raffle, giveaways, community stalls and so much more - a great day out for the whole family!Come together to celebrate culture, community and connection.Everyone is welcome!

You're invited to our Naidoc celebration!

The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’›โค๏ธ

Join us for a fun-filled Naidoc event on Wednesday 1st October at the Dapto Showgrounds from 10am to 2pm!

Enjoy a free BBQ, rides, farm animals, live entertainment, raffle, giveaways, community stalls and so much more - a great day out for the whole family!

Come together to celebrate culture, community and connection.

Everyone is welcome!
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๐ŸŒŸ Weโ€™re hiring! ๐ŸŒŸ
Illawarra AMS is looking for:
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ Part-Time Registered Nurse (2โ€“3 days a week)
๐Ÿ‘ฉ Full-Time Female Family WorkerIf youโ€™re passionate about making a difference in the community, weโ€™d love to hear from you!๐Ÿ“ฉ Apply via SEEK or email your application to bfinch@illawarraams.com.au

๐ŸŒŸ Weโ€™re hiring! ๐ŸŒŸ
Illawarra AMS is looking for:
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ Part-Time Registered Nurse (2โ€“3 days a week)
๐Ÿ‘ฉ Full-Time Female Family Worker

If youโ€™re passionate about making a difference in the community, weโ€™d love to hear from you!

๐Ÿ“ฉ Apply via SEEK or email your application to bfinch@illawarraams.com.au
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๐Ÿ“ฃ The BreastScreen NSW Van is coming back to Illawarra AMS! ๐Ÿ’–
๐Ÿ“… 7th โ€“ 10th OctoberEarly detection saves lives โ€” a simple breast screen can pick up changes long before you notice them. Itโ€™s quick, free and could make all the difference.โœ… Free for women aged 50โ€“74 (and available for women 40+)
โœ… Takes less than 20 minutes
โœ… Local and confidentialDonโ€™t wait โ€” book your spot today and put your health first. ๐ŸŒธ#BreastScreen #EarlyDetection #IllawarraAMS

๐Ÿ“ฃ The BreastScreen NSW Van is coming back to Illawarra AMS! ๐Ÿ’–
๐Ÿ“… 7th โ€“ 10th October

Early detection saves lives โ€” a simple breast screen can pick up changes long before you notice them. Itโ€™s quick, free and could make all the difference.

โœ… Free for women aged 50โ€“74 (and available for women 40+)
โœ… Takes less than 20 minutes
โœ… Local and confidential

Donโ€™t wait โ€” book your spot today and put your health first. ๐ŸŒธ

#BreastScreen #EarlyDetection #IllawarraAMS
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Hard Yarnz Menโ€™s Group ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’›โค๏ธA safe space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men to come together, share stories, support each other and find strength in brotherhood.โœ… Weekly catch ups
โœ… Culturally safe support
โœ… Yarn about lifeโ€™s challenges & winsNo judgement. Just solid yarnz, support and connection.๐Ÿ“ 355 Keira St Wollongong (Community Services Building)
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Every Tuesday
โฐ 11am-2pmCome have a yarn โ€“ youโ€™re not alone.

Hard Yarnz Menโ€™s Group ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’›โค๏ธ

A safe space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men to come together, share stories, support each other and find strength in brotherhood.

โœ… Weekly catch ups
โœ… Culturally safe support
โœ… Yarn about lifeโ€™s challenges & wins

No judgement. Just solid yarnz, support and connection.

๐Ÿ“ 355 Keira St Wollongong (Community Services Building)
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Every Tuesday
โฐ 11am-2pm

Come have a yarn โ€“ youโ€™re not alone.
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The IAMS is proudly funded by the following organisations:

Australian Government logo
NSW Government logo
AH&MRC logo
South Eastern NSW PHN โ€“ Coordinare logo
NSW Rural Doctors Network logo
NACCHO logo

It all begAN IN 1983 IN A SMALL TENT AT COOMADITCHIE, OPERATING AS A BRANCH OF THE FAR SOUTH COAST ABORIGINAL SERVICE โ€“ NOWRA.