Griffith Aboriginal Medical Service

04/03/2026

One-on-one counselling from NSW Quitline, along with the use of Ni****ne Replacement Therapy (NRTs) can significantly increase your chances of quitting for good!

Contact the Quitline today if you are thinking about quitting smoking or va**ng.

"We all know the threat, don't live with the regret"

04/03/2026

Reminder for community 📣

Aboriginal community members are invited to attend an information session about the Aboriginal-Led Precision Medicine Program in NSW.

Come along, learn more about the project, and share your voice in shaping future health programs.

📌 Participants who attend will receive a food voucher.

Scan the QR code or contact Sarah on 6962 0000 to register.

04/03/2026

03/03/2026

03/03/2026

This week at Minhi Mingaan Women’s Group we’re getting creative ✨🤎

Come along for a beautiful day of jewellery and costume making, yarns, laughs and connection. There’s something special about creating together and sharing culture in a safe women’s space.

🗓 Friday 6th March
📍 5 Wiradjuri Place
⏰ 10am–2pm
Morning tea & lunch provided

For more information contact Vickie Louise on 6962 0000!

02/03/2026

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Join us tomorrow morning for our Community Breakfast 🍳☀️

Free breakfast for everyone. Good food, good yarns and a warm start to your Wednesday.

📍 3 Ways Mission
⏰ 8:00am to 9:00am

Bring the kids, bring a mate, or just bring yourself. All are welcome 💛

See you in the morning!

02/03/2026

Aunty Jeans is on today from 10am - 2pm you mob 💛

02/03/2026

💜 NSW Women's Week 2026 💜

To honour Women’s Week, the Nancy Blumer Memorial at Neville Place will be glowing purple each night this week (2nd - 8th Mar) from 6pm–11pm.

We’d love to see our community head down, take a look and celebrate the amazing women around us 🥰

📸 PLUS we’re giving away custom weaved earrings to the first 10 people who:
• Take a photo with the purple memorial
• Post it to social media and tag Griffith Aboriginal Medical Service
• Visit our Programs Team at 5 Wiradjuri Place to show your post

Let’s light up the week together ✨

02/03/2026

🧡 CLOSE THE GAP MORNING TEA 🧡

Come together with us for National Close the Gap Day and Kidney Cancer Awareness Month.

Join us for a cuppa, a yarn and connection with community. ☕
Free coffee van on site and everyone is welcome.

📍 5 Wiradjuri Place, Griffith
📅 Thursday 19th March
⏰ 9:30am to 11:30am

Wear orange and stand with us as we continue the work of closing the gap in health outcomes for our mob.

Bring a friend, bring your family, and come share the morning with us 🧡

02/03/2026

Wrapping up Sun Safety Awareness Month at Kalinda School 🌞

Last week our Child & Maternal Health Team donated bucket hats, sunscreen and drink bottles to help keep students protected while learning and playing. We are so proud to support this incredible school community 💛

Don’t delay, check today ☀️

26/02/2026

Today, our GAMS AOD Team hosted their first Riverina Regional Drug and Alcohol Network Meeting for 2026. The meeting brought together staff from GAMS AOD, Riverina Medical and Dental AOD, and Albury Wodonga AOD.

GAMS is the lead agency in a consortium with our partner AMSs, delivering a culturally safe Drug and Alcohol Program for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander adults across the Riverina Murray region of NSW. Our dedicated team of case workers provides pre‑ and post‑detox support, rehabilitation assistance, and harm minimisation strategies.

The AOD Program also facilitates Men’s and Women’s Groups, offering cultural, social, educational, and emotional support opportunities.

For more information, please contact our Program Manager, Vickie Louise Simpson, on 6962 0000.

25/02/2026

Sun Safety starting early 🌞

Jacinta and Carol headed out to Murra Thinna Preschool and Lake Cargelligo Central School yesterday, donating bucket hats, sunscreen and water bottles to help keep our little ones protected.

Building healthy habits from a young age makes a big difference 💛

Don’t delay, check today ☀️
Slip, slop, slap, seek shade and slide on sunnies!