Our History

The first AMS was founded in Redfern in 1971 - from donations from non-Aboriginal supporters of Aboriginal Rights.

Judges, Ministers, Teachers and Church people formed the core of this support. Their actions came from their observations of the less than acceptable level of health services available to Aboriginal peoples, and now there are more than 100 nationwide.

WAMS opened its doors in June 1986 to the Walgett Community, with the Board of Directors moving a resolution to treat ALL people of the Walgett area. As an Aboriginal Medical Service, we are committed to serving our community and providing opportunities for employment, training and promotion of all staff to deliver high quality health services to the community.