Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service Limited ANNUAL REPORT 2024/2025 81 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 Isabella Buman Increase of 91% on individual clients from previous year (increased on-site frequency) Total = 747 client contacts PODIATRIST Luke Buchtmann Sunaina Prasad Savo Maric Rachell Haack 347 Individual clients from 1/07/2024-30/06/2025 193 of these clients were Aboriginal Decrease of 22% due to a period of 4 months with no Podiatrist Total = 517 client contacts PSYCHOLOGIST Will Grech 104 Individual clients from 1/07/2024-30/06/2025 68 of these clients were Aboriginal Erroneous data in previous year not comparable Total = 339 client contacts SPEECH THERAPIST Beth Eden Annelise Romer Klint Goers 3 days per fortnight 83 Individual clients from 1/07/2024-30/06/2025 47 of these clients were Aboriginal Increase of 22% on individual clients from previous year Total = 286 client contacts Programs Alcohol and Other Drugs The Coordinator concluded their employment with WAMS in May 2025. In June 2025, a Drug and Alcohol Counsellor commenced under the newly implemented Social and Emotional Wellbeing Coordinator strengthening support for clients facing substance use challenges. Interagency networking continues to be a vital aspect of community engagement, with collaboration involving key partners such as the Domestic Workers Group, AA meetings, local schools, Legal Aid, and other support services. These partnerships enhance service integration, improve referral pathways, and ensure a more holistic approach to meeting the complex needs of the community. The AOD Counsellor primarily serves Brewarrina, Collarenebri, with on-demand support also provided to Goodooga and Pilliga. Eye Health WAMS continue to work actively within Walgett, and clinics are in high demand. Outreach service is provided to Goodooga and Collarenebri. Eye Health promotion is embedded into many areas of our service delivery. Family Centered Primary Health Care (FCPHC) The program delivers comprehensive and coordinated primary health care to individuals in rural and remote areas, where access to mainstream services is limited. The Pilliga service has changed in nature due to clients now attending Wee Waa, however, outreach has continued for Podiatry clinics which are conducted bimonthly. Goodooga clinic services were maintained at the MPS site funded under RDN with 3 GPs on a fortnightly rotation most months of the year. GPs and Nurses attend Goodooga 2 days a fortnight. Data cleansing has commenced for other services delivered at Goodooga to ensure accurate data is maintained.
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