Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service Limited ANNUAL REPORT 2024/2025 3 Funded by: Federal Dept of Social Services – National Indigenous Australians Agency NSW Health – Rural Doctors Network – Western NSW Primary Health Network Celebrating over 39 years of Service since 1986 WAMS is always grateful for individuals and agencies who wish to connect with our staff and our business. We believe that by having the opportunity to bring to the attention of both the work that we undertake, as well as the concerns that we have, can bring resources to our town, to our region. Both Non-Aboriginal and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations have spent some time in Walgett and at WAMS. Welcoming health related organisations, such as the students from Western Sydney University, University Department of Rural Health, and the Rural Doctors Network, provide both a cultural and social experience, to appreciate rural living along with the resilience of the residents. Members of our AMS colleagues from Tamworth travelled to Walgett, spending time with WAMS personnel. Sharing stories on services conducted, programs developed, workforce concerns and partnership relationships. WAMS thank TAMS for travelling to our community. Partners of WAMS Partners in the sector, the AHMRC and NACCHO are our mentors and influencers in the fight for Aboriginal Community Control. Attending meetings on quality, workforce, health and wellbeing forums as well as annual meetings, provide all members of an ACCHO to be updated, to network, to learn and understand the political conflicts that lay ahead each day of our working lives. We attend regular gatherings with local organisations to collaboratively plan services, collectively advocate, and support local projects. WAMS give thanks to the Dharriwaa Elders Group Incorporated (DEG) who we work together in the ‘Walgett Wellbeing Collaboration’ project, collectively present at conferences, lodge submissions and advocate on behalf of our rural town. Having regular meetings with committee members and senior employees provides an opportunity to learn of their work roles and responsibilities. Attending meetings with members of the Walgett Shire Council (WSC) to identify health and social matters that affect our daily living, have enabled Directors to create linkages with Councillors and employees for profiling and strategic planning of civic affairs as they arise. The local NAIDOC celebrations held, was an opportunity for community members and Council personnel to learn about the social profile of people who were nominated for Awards as well as socially mingle in a relaxed environment. WAMS also have formal and informal relationships with agencies such as the Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS), Walgett Local Aboriginal Land Council (WLALC), Community Working Party, Mission Australia, Thiyama-li and various learning institutions. All connections offer a benefit to each businesses and for their clients. WAMS financed the teams of Walgett Junior Rugby League Club by supplying shirts, socks and jerseys, to participate in the Group 14 competition. The clothing was presented to the children at the first home game. The ‘Dragons’, the red and white, teams stand tall and keen to represent Walgett for the season. Quality We have employed a Quality and Compliance Coordinator to oversee our organisational and clinic accreditation requirements. This will ensure that we are meeting our compliance obligations with both Te Wana and AGPAL. We are currently reviewing our organisational documentation for our upcoming organisational accreditation with Te Wana which will take place in the next reporting period. WAMS continue to progress the work around registration of NDIS, sourcing personnel to undertake the relevant tasks associated with accreditation, meeting regulations and populating necessary documentation. It is envisaged in the upcoming financial year that access to services shall commence for clients.
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