About Us

KAMS (Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Ltd) is a member based, regional Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO), providing support and representing the interests of eight independent ACCHOs from towns and remote communities across the Kimberley region of Western Australia, and Kimberley Renal Services, which is a wholly owned subsidiary.

KAMS was first established in 1986 as a cooperative between the Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (BRAMS) and the East Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Service (EKAMS) now the Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service (OVAHS) with membership expanding to Halls Creek health service committee and Fitzroy Crossing community representatives. These communities saw the benefit of sharing pooled resources and collective effort in the region.

Our Vision

All Kimberley Aboriginal people are empowered to be strong, healthy and connected through Aboriginal community controlled services

Our Values

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

Respect

We are respectful and we treat each other, our clients and our stakeholders with dignity

Culture

We respect the diversity of Aboriginal people and endeavour to embed the culture of all Kimberley Aboriginal people

Our Purpose

To deliver holistic health and wellbeing outcomes to Kimberley Aboriginal people in partnership with Aboriginal led organisations that centres around Aboriginal culture and knowledge

Accountability & Responsibility

We set goals and we hold ourselves to account

Integrity

We are transparent, honest and we do what we say we will do

Sustainability

We are here for the long term and will 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 and we don’t accept mediocrity

KAMS Strategic Plan 2022-2027

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KAMS is governed by a Board of Directors which is made up of highly respected and experienced Aboriginal health leaders from our Member Services.

KAMS provides a wide range of services including:

Financial and accounting
Regional population health programs
Social and Emotional Well Being Support
Health Promotion
Information Communication Technology Support
Corporate Services
Accredited health training and education
Research

While the major role is in regional advocacy and support for member services, KAMS also provides comprehensive primary health care services in the remote communities of Beagle Bay, Bidyadanga, Balgo, Mulan and Billiluna.

In 2014 KAMS established Kimberley Renal Services Pty Ltd to manage the provision of regional renal support and dialysis services in Broome, Derby, Kununurra and Fitzroy Crossing.