Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia - AHCWA

14/10/2026

Competition ALERT

Got a creative idea for a condom design or a sexual health meme?
To celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander HIV Awareness Week, we’re launching a competition inviting YOU to get creative, spread awareness, and make an impact. 🖤 💛 ❤️
The competition? To digitally design or draw either a condom packet or sexual health meme in a square format.

PRIZES TO BE WON
Condom Design Competition: 3 winners will each receive a $100 Visa gift card and a pack of condoms featuring their winning design!

Meme Competition: Up to 5 winners will each receive a $100 Visa gift card!
Designs celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, communities, and perspectives, or promoting HIV awareness and prevention, will receive additional entry points during judging.

Entries close 7 December 2026!

Want to put your creative skills to the test? Scan the QR code or click on the link below to submit your design or meme, and you could be a winner!

Submit your design: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/8cc27552746b4de6b04aabca5030dcdb
Terms and conditions:
https://www.ahcwa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Sexual-Health-Design-Competition-Terms-and-Conditions.pdf

13/10/2026

We want to hear from you and your community about what needs to happen with Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD).

We are hosting a workshop at Ngurin Pilbara Aboriginal Centre, where you can share your thoughts on what is working, what is missing and what you need in your community.

To thank you for your time, you will get a gift voucher for your time, a free polo shirt which says “I am part of the fight to END RHD in WA” and a free feed.

Scan the QR code, head to https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01a0a28465b471a58e4eef5cdcebf56c or speak with clinic reception if you are interested!

13/10/2026

40 years of KAMS!

On Friday 9 October, we came together in Broome to celebrate four decades of Aboriginal leadership, community control, and working together for Kimberley Aboriginal people.

From our beginnings as a cooperative between two Aboriginal health services in 1986, KAMS has grown alongside our Member Services and communities.

We remain an organisation of Aboriginal people, for Aboriginal people, controlled by Aboriginal people.

Our vision remains: “All Kimberley Aboriginal people are empowered to be strong, healthy and connected through Aboriginal community-controlled services”.

Thank you to our founders, Elders, Aboriginal Health Workers, past and present directors and staff, Member Services, and partners who have built and sustained KAMS. We also remember those who are no longer with us, whose contributions remain part of our story.

Together, we celebrate 40 years and look ahead to the next chapter.

Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia - AHCWA NACCHO Aboriginal Health Australia Derby Aboriginal Health Service Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical ServiceMilliya Rumurra Aboriginal Corporation Nirrumbuk Environmental Health and Services Bidyadanga Community - BACLG Yura Yungi Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service - OVAHS



https://kams.org.au/news/article/kams-marks-40-years-of-aboriginal-leadership-and-community-control/

13/10/2026

Enhance your ear health knowledge with the EarTrain Program Team’s series of one-hour webinars and interactive online drop-in sessions, available throughout the remainder of the year.

See all upcoming workshops here:

09/10/2026

We want our health workforce and other relevent workforce mob to come join in on an interactive co-design workshop and have a say on how we can END RHD.

Below is where we are going, so follow the link to register or go to your local AMS reception for more info:

Halls Creek: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01a088e77d9a704b8672185c8b90a970

Kununurra: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01a088e7f1d072658cb688692214e7c1

South Hedland: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01a09e713e7a7d27a8fa81da167eabc4

Roebourne: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01a0a28465b471a58e4eef5cdcebf56c

We want our health workforce and other relevent workforce mob to co...

09/10/2026

We want to hear from you and your community about what needs to happen with Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD).

We are hosting a workshop at the JD Hardie Youth and Community Hub, where you can share your thoughts on what is working, what is missing and what you need in your community.

To thank you for your time, you will get a gift voucher for your time, a free polo shirt which says “I am part of the fight to END RHD in WA” and a free feed.

Scan the QR code on the attached flyer, head to https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01a09e713e7a7d27a8fa81da167eabc4 or speak with clinic reception if you are interested!

08/10/2026

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, AHCWA staff dressed in pink to show support and raise awareness. We played ‘What’s in the Pink Bag?’—a conversation starter to learn important facts about breast cancer, including when and how to check, and what to look for.

Aboriginal women experience higher rates of breast cancer mortality—this highlights the importance of early detection and access to culturally safe healthcare.

Know what is normal for your body and yarn with your healthcare provider if you notice something that is new or unusual for you. BreastScreen WA provides free breast screening mammograms for women aged 40 and over, with women aged 50–74 encouraged to attend every two years.

08/10/2026

We want to hear from our Community and invite them to join an interactive co-design workshop to have a say in how we can END RHD.

Below is where we are going, so follow the link to register or go to your local AMS reception for more info:

Halls Creek: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01a088e77d9a704b8672185c8b90a970

Kununurra: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01a088e7f1d072658cb688692214e7c1

South Hedland: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01a09e713e7a7d27a8fa81da167eabc4

Roebourne: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01a0a28465b471a58e4eef5cdcebf56c

We want to hear from our Community and invite them to join in on an...

07/10/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which aims to highlight the devastating impact of Australia’s second most commonly diagnosed cancer and work toward zero deaths.

Despite the survival rate having increased to 92 per cent since 1994, breast cancer remains the most prevalent cancer diagnosis for Aboriginal women. More so, it is the second leading cause of cancer death.

To improve outcomes, it is vital to implement regular self-exams to know your own body and quickly catch anything out of the ordinary. If you do notice any unusual change, be sure to visit your local AMS and yarn with your doctor. Breastscreen WA also offers free breast screenings every two years for women over 40.

To find out more, call 13 20 50.

06/10/2026

We want to hear from you and your community about what needs to happen with Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD).

We are hosting a workshop at the Kimberley Grande, where you can share your thoughts on what is working, what is missing and what you need in your community.

To thank you for your time, you will get a gift voucher for your time, a free polo shirt which says “I am part of the fight to END RHD in WA” and a free feed.

Scan the QR code on the attached flyer, head to https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01a088e7f1d072658cb688692214e7c1, or speak with clinic reception if you are interested!