SWAMS

SWAMS Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service. Providing health care services to Aboriginal people.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Noongar boodjar and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

13/02/2026

It’s 18 years since the National Apology to the Stolen Generations by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.

On 13 February 2008, the Australian Government formally apologised to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for laws and policies that caused deep and lasting harm.

Today is a time to listen, to reflect, and to acknowledge the strength, resilience and leadership of Stolen Generations survivors and their families.

You can watch and listen to the stories of Stolen Generations survivors at the below link. * Please be aware that these testimonials were recorded in 2009, so some of the participants may have passed on since then. * https://www.stolengenerationstestimonies.com/testimonials

If you need health or wellbeing support for yourself, a friend or family member, please contact

SWAMS on 1800 779 000

24 hour, 7 day a week services are also available on:
13 Yarn 13 92 76
Brother-to-brother 1800 435 799 or go to https://dardimunwurro.com.au/brother-to-brother-crisis-line
Lifeline 13 11 14 or go to https://www.lifeline.org.au
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 or go to https://kidshelpline.com.au

🎉 We’re down to our final three February Pop-up Stop-Ins!Join the SWAMS team in Margaret River, Dunsborough or Busselton...
13/02/2026

🎉 We’re down to our final three February Pop-up Stop-Ins!
Join the SWAMS team in Margaret River, Dunsborough or Busselton for a chat and support with access, aged care and NDIS access. Don’t miss us!

📍 Margaret River
🌿 Fearn Ave Precinct, Centre of town
⏰ 10am – 12pm
📅 Monday 16th February

📍 Dunsborough
🌊 38 Dunn Bay Road, Centre of town
⏰ 9.30am – 11.30am
📅 Tuesday 17th February

📍 Busselton
🌅 Busselton Foreshore
⏰ 2pm – 4.15pm
📅 Tuesday 17th February

For more information, contact SWAMS:
(08) 9797 8111
accessteam@swams.com.au

✨ Busselton Yarn & Wellbeing Fridays ✨Feeling like things are getting a bit tough? Come join us for a free cuppa and a y...
12/02/2026

✨ Busselton Yarn & Wellbeing Fridays ✨
Feeling like things are getting a bit tough? Come join us for a free cuppa and a yarn with our Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) team.

📅 Starting Friday 13 February
🕘 10am – 3pm
📍 Busselton Clinic, 88 Duchess Street

Our SEWB team will be in Busselton every second Friday to offer a safe, supportive space to connect, chat, and take a breather.
For more info, give the SEWB Team a call on 9760 1901.
Everyone is welcome. 🖤💛❤️

Keen to share your voice? Our Research Team wants to hear from boola - lots of - community members and health workers as...
12/02/2026

Keen to share your voice? Our Research Team wants to hear from boola - lots of - community members and health workers as they continue building strong kaadadjan, or knowledge, with Elders, families and community.

📝 Complete the survey by 15 March to enter the draw for one of four $100 gift cards.
👉 https://www.swams.com.au/have-your-say/

Our team was also recently featured in Partyline, recognising the culturally grounded research happening across our region.

👉 https://ruralhealth.org.au/partyline/knowledge-and-culture-a-new-chapter-for-aboriginal-health/

Our NDIS and Aged Care Access teams hit the road again in the second week of February travelling down south to connect w...
11/02/2026

Our NDIS and Aged Care Access teams hit the road again in the second week of February travelling down south to connect with mob and share information about the supports we offer. This time we stopped at Donnybrook, Bridgetown and Manjimup - and it was deadly to see everyone who came down for a yarn, grabbed resources or just popped by to say hello. Thank you!

The teams will be back on the road again next week heading to Margaret River, Dunsborough and Busselton! We're looking forward to connecting with even more community members!

Cuteness overload! Our koorlangkas and their families had a fantastic time at our first playgroup back for a while on Th...
06/02/2026

Cuteness overload! Our koorlangkas and their families had a fantastic time at our first playgroup back for a while on Thursday at the Hudson Road Family Centre.

On Monday we're welcoming families to our Monday playgroups at a new venue for us, Eaton Community Hive.

Join us from 10am until 12pm; registration can be completed on the day.

Bring your little ones along to explore, create and make new friends in a relaxed, supportive space. New families are always welcome.

Let’s make this term full of laughter and learning together 💛

For more information, phone 9726 6060.

Hudson Road Family Centre

Calling Noongar Artists across the South West! SWAMS is excited to invite Noongar artists to help shape the new SWAMS He...
05/02/2026

Calling Noongar Artists across the South West!

SWAMS is excited to invite Noongar artists to help shape the new SWAMS Health Hub — a place built with community, culture, and connection at its heart. After many years of listening to Elders, families, and community voices, the Hub is becoming a reality, and we’d love our local artists to be part of its story.

Expressions of Interest are now open for seven Building Integrated Art projects. These artworks will become a lasting part of a culturally safe space that supports the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people for generations to come.

You can access the EOI information and application form:
• on our website: https://www.swams.com.au/health-hub-artists-eoi/
• or by picking up a copy from any SWAMS site.

If you’d like to yarn or need more information, please contact:
Karen Morgan
📞 0447 772 887
📧 karenmorgan7@hotmail.com

Applications close Thursday 19 February 2026.

We can’t wait to see the creativity and stories our community brings to this special project.

Donnybrook, Bridgetown and Manjimup mob, look out for us. Then Margaret River, Dunsborough and Busselton moort, we're po...
05/02/2026

Donnybrook, Bridgetown and Manjimup mob, look out for us. Then Margaret River, Dunsborough and Busselton moort, we're popping by!

SWAMS Aged Care, NDIS Access and Engagement team members stopped in Harvey, Pinjarra, Brunswick and Collie public spaces on Monday and Tuesday and we're continuing the roadshow to let community know about our services and supports over the next two weeks.

Thanks to everyone who has called by to say hi and get information so far.

Here's exactly where we'll be in the coming days, or check out our last picture:
📍 Donnybrook
🛒 38 S Western Hwy (in front of Fresh IGA)
⏰ 9.30 – 11.30am
📅 Monday 9th February

📍 Bridgetown
🏡 150 Hampton Street, Bridgetown Community Resource Centre
⏰ 1pm – 3pm
📅 Monday 9th February

📍 Manjimup
📰 85 Giblett Street (in front of Newsagency)
⏰ 10am – 2pm
📅 Tuesday 10th February

📍 Margaret River
🌿 Fearn Ave Precinct, Centre of town
⏰ 10am – 12pm
📅 Monday 16th February

📍 Dunsborough
🌊 38 Dunn Bay Road, Centre of town
⏰ 9.30am – 11.30am
📅 Tuesday 17th February

📍 Busselton
🌅 Busselton Foreshore
⏰ 2pm – 4.15pm
📅 Tuesday 17th February

Got any questions? Phone us on 9797 8111.

04/02/2026

Do you know February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month?
There is currently no screening for early detection of Ovarian Cancer, so it is important to keep a close eye on symptoms.
If you have any symptoms, get checked by your SWAMS GP. It may not be Ovarian Cancer, but it will give you peace of mind.

Nearly 30 medical students were pleased to be introduced to SWAMS on 29 January. The Rural Clinical School of WA student...
03/02/2026

Nearly 30 medical students were pleased to be introduced to SWAMS on 29 January. The Rural Clinical School of WA students received information from our GPs Dr Clare Willix and Dr Dee Arnold, who also work for the school. They learned how an Aboriginal medical service operates and received a tour of the service. You may see one of the students in a clinical appointment working alongside a SWAMS health worker if you would like them to be a part of the conversation. This year’s intake of students is strong, with a few more students than recent years.
Rural Clinical School of WA

🦺Early Site Works Begin on the SWAMS HealthHUB at Jaycee Park – A Significant Milestone for SWAMS and the community.We a...
30/01/2026

🦺Early Site Works Begin on the SWAMS HealthHUB at Jaycee Park – A Significant Milestone for SWAMS and the community.

We are pleased to share an important and long‑awaited milestone for SWAMS. Early pre‑construction works have now commenced at Jaycee Park as we prepare for the development of the SWAMS Health Hub.
These initial activities involve site remediation, including cleaning, environmental preparation, and the safe removal of identified substances and vegetation to ensure a healthy site.

This moment carries deep significance for our organisation. Over 20 years ago, Elders dreamed of creating a purpose-built home where our community could access coordinated, culturally safe health and wellbeing services. Over the past 8 - 9 years, many Elders, community members, staff, past and current have worked tirelessly to bring this vision to life.

For more information and further details on this exciting milestone, please visit: https://www.swams.com.au/early-site-works-begin-for-swams-health-hub/

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