Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service Limited ANNUAL REPORT 2024/2025 51 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 • Goonimoo continues to receive referrals through its links to programs within WAMS as well as referred to playgroup from other organisations within the community. • Access to playgroups can be via self-referred, family, friends or local services. Community Development Activities Health Promotion Freedom Rides Celebration ANZAC Day International Women’s Day Harmony Day Sorry Day Cultural Experience NAIDOC Week Carinda Storm Relief Easter Events Christmas Party Births & Registration Days Reconciliation Week Walgett Show Early Childhood Entry Sistahood Sessions Mission Australia Amongst our days of acknowledging and celebrating, Goonimoo held their first Easter Egg guessing competition. Encouraging children to guess how many eggs were in our Easter Bunny jar and testing their knowledge on big numbers. We had many guesses from our families in Carinda, Collarenebri and Walgett. The winners shared the content of the jar with friends and family. Mother’s Day 2025 was another great day of celebrating our Mother figures in our children’s lives. Nans, Aunties and Mothers all came to Goonimoo to enjoy a special morning tea laid out on a dressed table with beautiful flowers as the centrepiece. Our children made Mother’s Day cards, dream catchers and played our Gamilaraay Family Members – Learn our Language game. This game reinforces our group time lessons of Family member names in Gamilaraay language and everyone was a winner. Professional Development WAMS Inservice Training AMSED Modules Certificate III Early Childhood First Aid & CPR CELA Directors Modules Conclusion Goonimoo successfully delivers a standard of Early Childhood learning for the remote and isolated communities of Walgett Shire and surrounds. Creating a foundation of trusted and valued rapport between Early childhood worker and Family and child. Goonimoo playgroups continue to thrive on the positive reputation since conception of delivery, making our playgroups well known for its forward leading teachings and care components. Our stakeholders and community connection are a high regard, Goonimoo continue to forge and work alongside for the betterment of our communities. Goonimoo’s success is attributed by the engagement of staff who respect their roles and promote the importance of Early Childhood Education in Walgett. JOANNE FLICK CHILDREN’S SERVICES MANAGER
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