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Walgett Aboriginal Medical Services

Locality: Walgett, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 6820 3777

Address: 37 Pitt St 2832 Walgett, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.walgettams.com.au

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24.01.2022 Walgett Respiratory Clinics every Wednesday.

21.01.2022 Attention Collarenebri Red Dust Healing is a self-evaluating awareness program derived from an ancient Aboriginal perspective that helps individuals deal with the hurt, anger, grief, loss and issues in their lives. The program introduces participants to visual holistic tools that provide understanding and then empowers individuals to make better choices in their lives. Though the program comes from an Aboriginal perspective the program is not just for Aboriginal people it is... for all people. To date Red Dust Healing has been delivered to over 14,500 people in over 400 communities Australia wide & internationally. We invite you to join us in attending this highly recommended program.

20.01.2022 WAMS changing the way we do business during Covid-19

20.01.2022 Statement by Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service and Dharriwaa Elders Group regarding evidence provided to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Indigenous Affairs Inquiry into Food Pricing and Food Security in Remote Indigenous Communities. 13 August 2020. The CEO of the Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service (WAMS), Christine Corby OAM, and Project Manager of Walgett’s Dharriwaa Elders Group (DEG) Wendy Spencer, gave evidence to the House of Representatives Inq...Continue reading

18.01.2022 PLAYGROUP UPDATE As we start the transition back to face to face Playgroups in WALGETT from August 2020 at Euragai on Mondays and Fridays We will be continuing to monitor announcements from the NSW Premier & how these may impact on our groups return.... scheduled for Monday 10th August 2020. There are a few key things that are essential for you to remember, as Playgroups are NOT excluded from the restrictions. 1. Physical Distancing Reducing the close physical contact with others by staying 1.5 metres away from other people 2. 4 square metre rule The 4 square metre rule helps to determine the maximum number of people who can be on or in a premises at any one time. It does not determine the distance between people. 3. Group Size The maximum group size is 20 people, indoors and outdoors. This includes children. The only exception to this is PAID staff. Meaning that we will be taking bookings for attendance 4. Recording Attendance We have prepared an electronic form to collect all the required details of each person that attends each Playgroup session. As per your registered booking. To avoid signing in and sharing pens. Please keep in touch, and send us your questions so that we can support you to get back to face to face meeting in the coming weeks. To book your attendance You can let us know in this space and we will make contact with you to confirm your attendance or Email: [email protected] Ph or txt Amy 0428 678 852 Thanks for your support and understanding during these times.and please note that our dates will be released each Monday morning for the week ahead. This will assist us during these uncertain times. Thanks in advance for your understanding and patience. Feel free to express your preference days of attendance so we can start compiling an attendance list to avoid your family missing a place. Kind Regards, Amy Townsend GOONIMOO Manager

15.01.2022 Attention Walgett Red Dust Healing is a self-evaluating awareness program derived from an ancient Aboriginal perspective that helps individuals deal with the hurt, anger, grief, loss and issues in their lives. The program introduces participants to visual holistic tools that provide understanding and then empowers individuals to make better choices in their lives. Though the program comes from an Aboriginal perspective the program is not just for Aboriginal people it is for ...all people. To date Red Dust Healing has been delivered to over 14,500 people in over 400 communities Australia wide & internationally. We invite you to join us in attending this highly recommended program.

15.01.2022 Position currently vacant - Chronic Disease Manager

14.01.2022 Hand washing made fun for the kids at Daycare.

14.01.2022 Friday 11th September GOONIMOO PLAYGROUP will be on at Euragai from 10am - 12pm *********FRIENDLY REMINDER*************** COVID-19 Rules apply - Please stay at home if you or your child are unwell and seek Medical advice if needed.... ***Limit of 20 participants through the door*** *** Playgroup Aged Children Only (0-5yrs) ***Social Distancing restrictions apply***** For any further information please contact Amy [email protected] or 0428678852

14.01.2022 PLAYGROUP UPDATE SPRING RETURN Dates for September: Friday 11th Monday 14th ... Friday 18th Monday 21st SESSIONS Running from 10am to 12pm at Euragai Goondi There are a few key things that are essential for you to remember, as Playgroups are NOT excluded from the restrictions. 1. Physical Distancing Reducing the close physical contact with others by staying 1.5 metres away from other people 2. 4 square metre rule The 4 square metre rule helps to determine the maximum number of people who can be on or in a premises at any one time. It does not determine the distance between people. 3. Group Size The maximum group size is 20 people, indoors and outdoors. This includes children. The only exception to this is PAID staff. Meaning that we will be taking bookings for attendance 4. Recording Attendance We have prepared an electronic form to collect all the required details of each person that attends each Playgroup session. As per your registered booking. To avoid signing in and sharing pens. This will also include COVID screening questions, temperatures taken on arrival and hand-sanitizing. Please avoid Playgroup and stay at home if you or your child are unwell. To notify us of your attendance Email: [email protected] Ph or txt Amy 0428 678 852 We will need your full names, contact details and email address. Thanks for your support and understanding. Kind Regards, Amy Townsend GOONIMOO Manager

14.01.2022 Dear Playgroup Community, We are thrilled to announce that GOONIMOO Playgroup is returning in Term 3, and we can’t wait to share this with you and more details as we get closer to term 3. I’d like to take this opportunity to send a heartfelt thank you to you all for your patience, and for the way you have supported your families and friends in new ways during the last three months. Maintaining social connectedness has been a major avenue of support for many of our families, a...nd we have some very positive feedback on the difference this has made. During COVID-19 so far, we’ve had the pleasure of keeping our programs and vital connections with families and communities going. Here are some examples of what we’ve done: - Prepared Activity and learning PLAY AT HOME resources - Home deliveries and postal drops of activities - Parent support and information for carers - Made new contacts with families - Maintained communication via social media and phone conversations NOW IT’S TIME FOR A SAFE RETURN FOR ALL We are in the final stages of safety planning to support the return, and we are taking care to consider the best interests of our staff, members and communities. We understand that playgroups and venues will have different requirements, and this may mean that some groups will be able to recommence meeting straight away, while others may not be able to return until a later date. Please keep in mind that we need to change the way that we operate due to COVID-19 and we will have a booking system in place to ensure that gathering numbers and social distancing regulations are met. At this point in time the following groups will operate in Term 3 Mondays & Fridays (Euragai Goondi) **********BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL************** Thursdays Fortnightly Carinda *******BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL************** ***School and Preschool settings will recommence at a later date*** ITS EASY TO JOIN PLAYGROUP GOONIMOO welcomes all families and children from BIRTH to FIVE YEARS FREE SERVICE PROMOTING A STRONG FOCUS ON EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT We look forward to joining you in your playgroup adventures again soon, please don’t hesitate to make contact for further information and bookings. DATES will be released soon Regards, Amy Townsend Manager GOONIMOO CHILDRENS MOBILE SERVICE

12.01.2022 GOONIMOO PLAYGROUP UPDATE With the NSW Government restrictions having changed on 1 June 2020, we would like to provide an update on Goonimoo Playgroups progress related to returning to face to face Playgroup. Whilst the restrictions have been relaxed, these do not apply to NSW playgroups just yet. Goonimoo staff are working from the office and providing the Playgroup community with a vast variety of activities to complete from home via Australia Post and local delivery, base...d on early Childhood learning and development. Each fortnight the activities promote a new area of learning for children to complete at home that include all the materials and resources to complete. We have had playdough, name recognition, reading, painting, collaging and many more exciting activities that have promoted many of themes and days of significance that we would have normally celebrated and acknowledged in face to face Playgroup. We acknowledge there have been a number of questions about returning face to face and we share your excitement to get back to playgroup. Our key priority is ensuring that all of our children and families can return as safely as possible and that we have a plan to address hygiene requirements and venue considerations. We are working rapidly on a Return to Playgroup and look forward to sharing more on this with you shortly. In the meantime, we will continue to deliver our playgroup community fortnightly activity packs for the remainder of term 2 until such time we can return. Term 3 updates will be advised soon. Goonimoo encourages families to reach out to us, needing support, ideas or activities to do at home. Contact Goonimoo Mobile Children’s Services Manager Amy Townsend M: 0428678852 E: [email protected] Follow Goonimoo on FACEBOOK Walgett Aboriginal Medical Services page.

10.01.2022 Christmas is coming... Pop into our local Walgett Newsagency, Walgett Pharmacy, WAMS Chronic Disease Building or WAMS Clinic to get your raffle tickets!

09.01.2022 Christmas Photos 2020 Final Days...... Share..........

09.01.2022 GOONIMOO PLAYGROUP UPDATE SERVICES POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Due to the increasing COVID -19 Government restrictions and the vulnerability of our community as we face a second wave of this horrible virus we have decided that we would put our families and children as our main PRIORITY and remain closed until such restrictions are lifted and the Playgroup environment is much safer, fun and enjoyable for all our families to attend. ... Whilst we were so close to seeing a return, it is very sad that we have had to make this announcement to remain closed. We hope that you can all understand the COVID-19 planning and risk management action plans that have gone into making a return and understand the importance of our decision to keep our playgroup community safe, healthy and happy. We also want our children visiting Playgroup to have a fun and positive experience at Playgroup In the meantime Goonimoo encourages families to reach out to us, needing support, ideas or activities to do at home We will continue to monitor Government restrictions and keep you informed of any updates or changes until we meet face to face. For more information contact Goonimoo Mobile Children’s Services Manager Amy Townsend M: 0428678852 E: [email protected] Follow Goonimoo on FACEBOOK Walgett Aboriginal Medical Services page ********PLEASE SHARE****************************

09.01.2022 WAMS drive through Respiratory Clinic today from 9am - 1pm. If you have any symptoms, drive through and get tested today.

09.01.2022 Hand washing made fun with a bit of music for Walgett Community College High School.

06.01.2022 PHOTO DAY OPPORTUNITY APPROACHING

05.01.2022 Attention Goodooga Red Dust Healing is a self-evaluating awareness program derived from an ancient Aboriginal perspective that helps individuals deal with the hurt, anger, grief, loss and issues in their lives. The program introduces participants to visual holistic tools that provide understanding and then empowers individuals to make better choices in their lives. Though the program comes from an Aboriginal perspective the program is not just for Aboriginal people it is for... all people. To date Red Dust Healing has been delivered to over 14,500 people in over 400 communities Australia wide & internationally. We invite you to join us in attending this highly recommended program.

03.01.2022 Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service's Community Exercise sessions at Apex Park. These sessions have recently started up again and are held every Tuesday and Thursday at 5.30 pm. Any enquires can be made to the Chronic Disease Building on (02) 6820 3701.... Due to COVID 19 class numbers are strictly limited to 10 people only.

02.01.2022 GOONIMOO & TOP WIRE PHOTOGRAPHY ****PLEASE SHARE******

01.01.2022 A well earned thanks to some of our staff from St Josephs Primary School. Thank you so much to the staff from the AMS who visited the school this week to educate the students on the importance of hand hygiene. The Infants students certainly enjoyed the song about washing our hands on Monday morning. Pictured are the Primary students with Deb and Loretta on Wednesday morning.