Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service Limited ANNUAL REPORT 2024/2025 54 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 New Direction Mothers and Babies- the Child and Family Health Nurse and Aboriginal Health Worker provide childhood immunisations and ensure children are reaching their developmental milestones and appropriate assessments are attended if required. WAMS has had a casual Child and family health nurse and is actively trying to recruit a full-time nurse and Aboriginal Health worker. ITC The ITC Program aims to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander patients with chronic health conditions through better access to coordinated and multidisciplinary care. It also aims to contribute to closing the gap in life expectancy by improving access to mainstream primary health care, including allied health and specialists. COVID 19 The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how important it is to maintain infection control standards and therefore all staff need to be vigilant in ensuring they keep up to date with infection control training. WAMS offers booster Covid vaccinations when available. Medical Students Medical students commenced placements at WAMS throughout 2024 / 2025. Fifth year medical students from the University of Western Sydney undertook a four-week placement at WAMS. Learning takes place through immersion, by observing direct patient care delivered by the grass roots services and by working in and with Aboriginal communities. They were introduced to the complexities of health care of families and communities and to gain an insight into patient-centred primary health care. They were also given opportunities to appreciate the community and understand the social support available to Aboriginal people, as well as the barriers and difficulties in accessing health services. Conclusion Staff are to be congratulated on their constant commitment to ensuring our community is well supported and are getting all their health needs met. CLINIC MANAGER As per CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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