Welcome to KAMS
Established in 1986, Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services (KAMS) is a member based, regional Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) supporting and representing the interests of seven independent Kimberley ACCHOs (member services):
Beagle Bay Community Aboriginal Corporation
Bidyadanga Aboriginal Community (La Grange)
Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Services
Derby Aboriginal Health Services
Nirrumbuk Environmental Health and Services
Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Services Aboriginal Corporation
Yura Yungi Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation
Our Values
Accountability & Responsibility
We set goals and we hold ourselves to account
Sustainability
We are here for the long term, we seek to minimise our impact on the environment and to leave a positive legacy for future generations
Leadership
We strive for excellence and encourage our staff to achieve great results
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
We seek to push the boundaries, we don’t accept mediocrity and we actively learn from our mistakes
Aboriginal Community Control
We are an organisation of Aboriginal people, for Aboriginal people, controlled by Aboriginal people Caring We care about our patients, our staff and our stakeholders
Culture
We respect the diversity of Aboriginal people and endeavour to embed, promote and protect the cultural values and practices of all Kimberley Aboriginal people
Integrity
We are transparent, honest and we do what we say we will do
Respect
We are fair and we treat each other, our clients and our stakeholders with dignity