The History of WAMS
How did the Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS) begin?
The first AMS was founded in Redfern in 1971 - not from Government handouts, but 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.
The second AMS opened it's doors in 1972, and now there are more than 100 nation wide. Locally, the Aboriginal community of Walgett started lobbying for an AMS in the late 70's.
Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service 2019
Christine Corby - Hall of Fame
Christine Corby - Order of Australia Medal
