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25.01.2022 Grateful to have been included in the Bunbury Mail Women of Influence pages for International Women's Day this year. I hope all you deadly yorgas had a great day.

25.01.2022 Justin, our SWAMS Mental Health Coordinator gives us a breathing technique to help us through this week.

20.01.2022 It was a great privilege to attend the opening of this new facility. It is a great achievement that will benefit the Aboriginal Community of Newman and surrounds for years to come. Build it and they will come! We are still working very hard on advocating for a place to call home for our people here in the South West. This visit only further confirmed our need.

19.01.2022 I was grateful for the opportunity to present to the offices of the Deputy Premier, Treasuries and Regional Development early this week. This is an important step in the planning for the South West Aboriginal HealthHUB. I would like to thank Prof. Fiona Stanley, our Advisory Group, the City of Bunbury, UTS and our SWAMS Staff for their unwavering support for this major capital works project. #Closethegap #Noongar #Aplacetocallhome #SWAMS #OneStepCloser

19.01.2022 Thanks to Hon. Nola Marino MP for her message and championing all that we do at SWAMS.

18.01.2022 Had a mooditj time with the koolangkas and hip hop artist Flewnt at the SWAMS End of Year Youth Party on Monday night. Thank you to our partners, staff and the youth who have supported this program throughout the year.

18.01.2022 I would like to congratulate and acknowledge Mr Des Martin, CEO of the Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia - AHCWA on 10 years of service. Thank you for your dedication to our people and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services.

16.01.2022 I recently met with the Silent Voices and Advocates (SIVA) group and the Commissioner of Corrective Services, Mr Tony Hassal. We met to discuss current issues surrounding prisons and the permitted attendance of Aboriginal inmates at family funerals. Opening the lines of communication between community, families and corrective services is imperative to ensure positive steps for our people and culture.

15.01.2022 Please read the below statement from Lesley Nelson, SWAMS CEO regarding COVID-19: In an effort to do our part in containing the outbreak of COVID-19 commonly kn...own as Coronavirus, SWAMS will be putting into place new procedures, policies and mandatory measures. This is an active, declared, global health pandemic and it must be taken seriously. We will still be operating and looking after the community and our clients, however ALL PATIENTS will now be stopped before entering any SWAMS Building. You will be asked a series of questions so we know where to direct you to next. This procedure is for your safety and for the safety of our staff. Please note, SWAMS do not have the facilities to actually test for this new virus. In Bunbury and Busselton all testing is done with a referral to the Path West facilities. In Collie and Manjimup, you do not need a referral from us, instead please present to the Emergency Department at the local hospital. In Collie and Manjimup, you will only be tested at this time if you have travelled. You will be asked to provide proof of travel e.g. boarding pass or a copy of your ticket. Please be aware that not everyone will be tested. At this time, you will only be tested if you meet the criteria for testing like if you have travelled. We ask patients and the community to be kind and understanding of all new procedures across the WA health sector. Please listen to your doctors and staff, we are here on the front line, trying to help you and your families. Furthermore, unfortunately we have had to make the difficult decision to cancel all SWAMS programs, school visits and events until further notice. We ask that you also reconsider your social needs at this time. Please practice social distancing. Please protect our Elders and vulnerable community members (those with any chronic conditions) by staying away if you’re unwell. We have to work together to stop the spread of this virus.

14.01.2022 Moorditj koolangkas from Djidi djidi helping us to celebrate the original NAIDOC dates.

14.01.2022 At this stage of our HealthHUB planning, it is timely to acknowledge the important contribution of UTS: University of Technology Sydney and Dr Chris Lawrence. ... Dr Chris and UTS have been incredible advocates for this project from the very begining. UTS will play an imperative role in this space, weaving and implementing the most innovative and emerging technologies throughout the entire HUB facility. Technology is a major focus so we can harness and capture data to represent the Aboriginal populations in research initiatives to assist in Closing the Gap. Please help us to thank UTS and Dr Chris for their continuing support and partnership in our SWAMS HeathHUB.

13.01.2022 Today, along with some of my colleagues participated in the Reconciliation Week Bridge Walk 2020 across the Koombana Bay Bridge. We couldn't participate in a big community group this year but we can still walk in smaller groups throughout the week. I hope to see friends and family doing the same.

13.01.2022 Congratulations to Dr Sandra Eades!

11.01.2022 I was honored to be a part of The Australia Institute's "The Economics of a Pandemic" webinar series this morning. We discussed our sector's response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and how it will inform future responses.

10.01.2022 Nation Dance. A deadly event that brought the whole nation, countries and families together to celebrate culture and dance.

09.01.2022 So deadly getting active with the koolangkas! I was at the Bunbury PCYC school holiday basketball clinic this morning. Pictured with Sam, Brad, Cosmo, James and Leonardo.

08.01.2022 We recently asked the community to send in questions for our Kaat Darabiny - Mental Health Services Team. In the lead up to and during Mental Health Week, we w...ill be releasing our series of Q&A videos - answering important questions. In this video, we talk about how to help your friends if you think they are not feeling good mentally. You can have a yarn with our Kaat Darabiny Team at a range of community events during Mental Health Week. Monday 12th October: Picnic at Minninup Pool - Collie Family Centre from 11am. Wednesday 14th October: Manjimup Mental Health Expo - Manjimup Wellness Centre from 10am to 2pm. Thursday 15th October: Kaat Darabiny Community BBQ - Koombana Bay Bunbury from 11am to 2pm Saturday 17th October: Boyup Brook Wellness Festival from 10am. #MentalHealthWeek2020 #StrongSpirit #StrongCulture #KeepOurMobSafe Mental Health Week WA Lifeline Beyond Blue Aboriginal Health Television - AHTV Undalup Association Inc. NACCHO Aboriginal Health Australia AHCWA Youth Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia - AHCWA Rural Health West WA Primary Health Alliance

08.01.2022 This could be a deadly opportunity for someone interested in a traineeship with our friends at Roelands.

07.01.2022 During the recent long weekend, I celebrated culture and community in Perth. The Birak Concert was a great day and it was wonderful to connect with our mob up there!

07.01.2022 Do you want to make a difference in the community? We are on the lookout for some deadly people to join our team! Visit our careers page at www.swams.com.au for more information about joining us at SWAMS!

06.01.2022 Was given the opportunity to meet with Mark McGowan, Premier of WA and local member Don Punch today. We talked about women's issues and creating more leadership roles for women in the South West and regional WA. Women's voices need to be heard. Happy International Women's Day for this Sunday. ... Please show some love to those yorgas who have had a hand in creating opportunities for you and others. See more

05.01.2022 An important message for you Yorgas from Jemima and Melissa about looking after your health. #WomensHealthWeek #AboriginalHealth

02.01.2022 Last week, I was able to meet with the WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) Executive in Busselton. This was a great opportunity to have an informative conversation about Aboriginal health in the South West.