Orange Aboriginal Medical Service

22/04/2026

Jacky and the Murray–Darling Basin Authority teams were at OAMS today to share the next phase of the Murray–Darling Basin community consultation on the 2026 Basin Plan review. The Basin Plan was made in 2012 with the ambition restore the health of Australia’s most important river system and secure the long-term health and sustainability of the Basin's rivers and environment, while providing water for towns and industries. The Basin Plan is now being reviewed by the MDBA and if you want to add to the conversation - you can, by going to: getinvolved.mdba.gov.au/2026basinplanreview

21/04/2026

Just 2 sprays, keep flu away!
The OAMS FluMist clinic is now taking appointments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children aged 2 to 4 years. Please call Reception on 02 6393 9000 to book in.

20/04/2026

Elder Care Support Morning Tea
A smaller than normal group attended the Elder Care Support Program morning tea last week but this didn't stop the conversations and laughter from filling the room. Josh, manager of The walu-win Centre, addressed the group and gave an update on the gym programs that are currently being held as well as progress on the program pool. All are very keen for the pool to be completed and are looking forward to participating in the sessions that will be held there. Our morning tea is held monthly here at OAMS, for our Elders to come together and enjoy each other's company in a safe and friendly environment.

Call the Elder Care Support Team on 0418 385 224 or 0487 314 980 or email healthyageing@oams.net.au for more details.

19/04/2026

16/04/2026

Thank you to Belinda for bring her "Yinna Galang Burragay B**g - Women Together, Healthy, Restored, Comforted" two day trauma and healing workshop for Aboriginal woemn to OAMS for staff and community.

15/04/2026

It is with deep sadness that Lowitja Institute acknowledges the passing of Dr Naomi Mayers OAM and Aunty Ann Weldon this month.

Both women were pivotal in the 1971 establishment of the Redfern Aboriginal Medical Service, Australia’s first Aboriginal community controlled health service. Dr Mayers was the first National Coordinator of the National Aboriginal and Islander Health Organisation (now National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation), longstanding NACCHO Deputy Chair, and acting NACCHO Chair in 2001 and 2005. Today, almost 150 Aboriginal community controlled health services provide comprehensive primary healthcare to their communities, thanks in part to the hard work, vision, and determination of pioneers such as Dr Mayers and Aunty Ann.

We honour their lifetime advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self-determination, health, and justice. Their efforts have had profound and far-reaching impacts for communities across the country.

We pay tribute to their respective contributions and extend our heartfelt condolences to their families, loved ones and former health service colleagues.

14/04/2026

Influenza Vaccination
Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that affects the nose, throat and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness even in people who are usually healthy. The flu virus changes every year, and a yearly flu shot is a simple way to protect yourself, your family, and your community. Call OAMS reception on 02 6393 9000 to make a flu clinic appointment.

14/04/2026

Road Trip.

Eight members from our Elder Care Morning Tea group recently took a day trip to the Cowra Japanese Garden, along with four OAMIES from Healthy Ageing.
Not all members could walk the full circuit of the garden, so a platform over the pond was a great viewing area to take it all in. The cultural center and bonsai greenhouse were the places to visit on the day and were enjoyed by all that attended. A light morning tea on arrival and a lovely lunch after the walk refueled the crew for two further stops on the way home - the first being a stop at the POW Water Tanks to enjoy the beautiful murals and the second for a cheeky ice-cream in Canowindra. It may have been a small crowd on the road, but that didn't stop the stories, singing and laughter. Thanks again to all our Elders that make our Elder Care Support role so very rewarding.

10/04/2026

OAMIE Jo, our ITC Outreach Worker recently organised a morning tea at Marathon Health in Bathurst to talk about and answer questions on the Integrated Team Care Program benefits and eligibility. If you, a family member or friend have any quesitons about the Program please call Jo on 0427 797 044.

09/04/2026

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Yarn Smart drug & alchohol information days in Cowra and Bathurst. See you there.