Health Notices & Publications
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The Aboriginal Legal Service has launched a new website. Dear friend I am very proud to announce the launch our new website at www.alsnswact.org.au. Last...04 January 2012Go to page... -
GETTING YOUR FINANCES BACK ON TRACK AFTER EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCEMany women who are thinking about or have left an abusive partner find themselves with limited finances or debt. Abuse can affect women’s finances in many ways. Financial hardship can leave some women...31 October 2011Go to page...
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Information on Aboriginal Funeral GrantsNew processes for Aboriginal people in NSW seeking financial support for funeral services As of July 1 2011, the NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) and Aboriginal Affairs NSW (AANSW) have pooled funeral...26 September 2011Go to page...
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Latest WAMS Strategic Plan ReleasedClick Here to go to "WAMS/BAHSL" Stategic Plan downloads page.16 August 2011Go to page...
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Influenza Updates - Winter 2011Situation update • There are signs of increasing influenza activity in parts of NSW and elsewhere in Australia.• Three influenza virus strains (pandemic A(H1N1), seasonal A(H3N2) and B) circulated...26 July 2011Go to page...
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Flu season is here!Flu Vaccination has shown to be an effective way of preventingthe flu virus and other related illnesses especially those at high risk, this includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over...12 May 2011Go to page...
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Newsletters, Articles & Press Releases
A testimonial
The School of Medicine received recognition by the LIME (Leaders in Indigenous Medical Education) Network at the annual conference in New Zealand last week. Jenny Akers and I proudly accepted the award...
07 December 2011
Go to page... National Peak Aboriginal Health Body Elects Chair
15-11-2011
Mr Justin Mohamed has been re-elected Chair for a three year term of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO), the national peak body for over 150 Aboriginal...
17 November 2011
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Upcoming Events & Workshops
Brewarrina Eye Clinics in 2012
February
16th – 17th February 2012
March
26th March 2012
May
10th – 11th May 2011
June
31 January 2012
Go to page... AH&MRC and Mindaribba Warriors Team-up to Promote Aboriginal Health at the 2012 Indigenous All Stars Rugby League Festival
MEDIA RELEASE
Koori challenges Murri as the AHMRC Mindaribba Warriors play their Queensland rivals to see who will be...
31 January 2012
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The Last Kinection making Hep Hop in your area!
Media Release
Where’s the Shame, Love Your Liver! Shame exists around Hep C but we need to talk about it.
The Last Kinection will be coming to deliver one of the first arts based Hep C awareness campaign,...
13 December 2011
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Pictorials & Previous Events
Bila Muuji - Oral Health Workshop
Bila Muuji Health Service Incorporated conducted an Oral Health workshop on 23rd and 24th November 2011 for the Health Workers from the Bila Muuji regions. Suman Kavooru, the Bila Muuji Oral Health Promotional...
30 January 2012
Go to page... Drug Action Week Collarenebri
Drug Action week was held the week commencing 20 June 2011 and the theme chosen for this year was “Looking after...
23 January 2012
Go to page... The WOW awards - It's all about women.
The second annual Women Out West Awards were held on 6 September 2011 at Dubbo RSL Club. These prestigious awards are held to celebrate the most inspirational and outstanding women in the western regions...
23 January 2012
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Harmony Day 2011- Collarenebri Central School
On Thursday, 7th April, 2011, Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service participated in Harmony Day held at the Collarenebri Central School. Harmony Day is a day for all Australians to celebrate cultural...
15 June 2011
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Employment & Education
Job Opportunity @ Walgett AMS - Job Description – Team Leader Family Centred Primary Health Care Outreach Team
Job Description – Team Leader Family Centred Primary Health Care Outreach Team
THIS POSITION IS BASED AT WALGETT ABORIGINAL MEDICAL SERVICE
ACCOUNTABILITY
Responsible to the WAMS Board of Directors via the Chief Executive Officer
JOB SUMMARY
Work with FCPHC Aboriginal Health...
23 August 2011
Go to page... Job Opportunity @ Walgett AMS - JOB DESCRIPTION – STAYING HOME LEAVING VIOLENCE WORKER
ACCOUNTABILITY Responsible to the WAMS CEO through the Practice Manager, Programs
JOB SUMMARY
· To establish and manage the Staying Home Leaving Violence Program within Walgett and surrounding areas.
· To work across a range of agencies and social housing providers to identify the housing and support...
23 August 2011
Go to page... Careers in Aboriginal health to help Close the Gap
Media Release
28-7-2011
Careers in Aboriginal health to help Close the Gap
“Now is a great time for Aboriginal school students and others to think about a career in Aboriginal health” says Mr Justin Mohamed, Chair of NACCHO*.
“The Health Heroes campaign launched by Minister...
03 August 2011
Go to page... Positions Available for Census 2011
Area Supervisor (Discrete Community) Duration of Employment: 1 June 2011 – 7 October 2011 This position takes responsibility for an accurate Census count in several discrete Aboriginal communities. Discrete Indigenous communities’ refer to locations where the population is made up mostly of Aboriginal...
03 March 2011
Go to page... Job Opprtunity - 2 Positions - Partnership Community Project Officer
Partnership Community Project Officer Clerk Grade 7/8 Governance, Leadership & Community Engagement Greater Western Region Walgett and Wilcannia Temporary Full-Time (2 Positions) Cover...
21 January 2011
Go to page... Aboriginal Employment Opportunity - Census Recruitment 2011
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) runs the Census every five years. The next one will be in August 2011. The Census collects information from everyone in Australia and is important for planning your community's...
31 December 2010
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