Brewarrina Aboriginal Medical Service

Keep the Mozzies Away

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/keepmozziesaway

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/mosquito-borne/Pages/resources-mozzies-away-campaign.aspx#section8

Snake Bite Information

https://australian.museum/learn/animals/reptiles/eastern-brown-snake/

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/snake-bites

https://www.redcross.org.au/firstaid/basics/snake-bite/

https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/qld/news/outback-survival-snakes-and-snakebites/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUsneRS8_zA


COVID-19 Updates

With recent positive Covid cases within the community we remind you to be vigilant with self-care.

  • Maintain social distancing.
  • Practice hand sanitising.
  • Wear masks if you are unwell or concerned.
  • Stay home if you have respiratory symptoms.

We encourage clients to wear a mask or have phone consults, particularly if they display symptoms.
Supplies of masks, sanitisers and rat tests will be available at the front entrance of the Clinic.

Thanks and stay safe,
Brewarrina!!

Covid 19 and Public Health Newsletter 22.12.2022

Changes to household or close contact rules - 26/04/2022

ABC News - Remote Aboriginal Medical Services mobilise rapid testing drives as COVID spreads west

Discussion Exercise Video - COVID-19 in a Regional Aboriginal Community

COVID-19 Weekly Update - 12th June 2020



Important COVID-19 Notice

pdf icon Travel Restrictions Fact Sheet

The Aboriginal Health Television network (AHTV) has been inundated with questions regarding COVID-19. To help answer them and fulfil our goal which is to assist you in increasing the health knowledge of your communities, we have produced 25 videos about COVID-19 to play on AHTV screens. These videos address the most frequently asked questions and are presented by Dr Norman Swan.

Because you are currently a part of the AHTV network you will have access to the AHTV Coronavirus Resource Centre. We’ve uploaded the 25 videos to there so that staff and patients can access them online. If you, your staff or family members have any questions which aren’t covered please send them directly to me and Dr Swan will try to answer them. We are filming these updates weekly.

Below is a link to the website should you wish to access more information:

Aboriginal Health TV - Coronavirus

We also recommend you listen to the ABC’s “Coronacast” podcast hosted by Norman. This podcast breaks down the latest news and research to help you understand how the world is living through a pandemic:

Coronacast

Stay safe my people, look out for one another especially our elders!

How to Explain Coronavirus to Kids

pdf icon Explaining Coronavirus to Kids

mov icon Wash your hands - Video 1

mov icon Wash your hands - Video 2

Frequently Asked Questions

pdf icon Frequently Asked Questions - IAHP & COVID-19


Health Is Life Is Health

The Brewarrina Aboriginal Medical Service (BAMS) services the town of Brewarrina and the surrounding communities and small towns in the area, providing not only health care but also programs which focus on Aboriginal culture, youth, education, housing and all aspects of life in a remote rural community for Aboriginal people.

BAMS is auspiced by the Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service Limited (WAMS) who accepted an invitation from the NSW Department of Health to oversee the running of the service to maintain a well disciplined Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO).

pdf icon NSW Aboriginal Health Partnership Agreement 2015 - 2025

pdf?v=2&downloadable=1 icon BAMS Patient Information Brochure

pdf icon WAMS Privacy Statement

Open: Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 5 pm and Friday 8.30 am to 4 pm

AMS Building

AMS Building

5-7 Sandon Street Brewarrina NSW 2839

Express Plus Medicare mobile app

Before downloading the Express Plus Medicare mobile app, you need a myGov account linked to Medicare. This creates your Medicare online account. You can then download and use the app.

  1. Go to my.gov.au to create a myGov account and link it to Medicare
  2. Download the Express Plus Medicare app to your mobile device.
Find out more