Orange Aboriginal Medical Service

24/11/2025

Our 3 Rivers Fishing Group had an overnight camp out at Uncle Ralph Naden's culture camp at Balladoran recently. The men had the privilege to engage in some cultural activities didge and coolamon cutting and story telling . The men had one-on-one yarns with our care and recovery practitioner about their current social and emotional wellbeing and were able to create a positive plan for themselves and their mental health, leading into the Christmas period. Some funny yarns was shared and memories made - all while being out on Country.

Caz
Culture Care Connect
Care and Recovery Practitioner

24/11/2025

Thanks to all the Mums and Bubs who braved the heat and had a lovely walk from Peisley Street to Matthews Park and back. Mums enjoyed a stretch with OAMIE Hilary, Exercise Physiologist while the babies loved the play equipment and a picnic. We received rave reviews and will be looking at how we can accommodate some more exercise and outdoor activities soon. Mums and Bubs are invited to join us for these upcoming events:

Monday 1 December
Mums and Bubs at 154 Peisley Street
Theme: Nail care and sensory play.
Supported by NSW Child and Family Health Nurse

Monday 8 December
Mums and Bubs at 154 Peisley Street
Theme: Create your own Christmas wrapping paper and photo shoot. Come dressed in your Christmas best!

Monday 15 December
Mums and Bubs at 154 Peisley Street
Theme: Christmas Party!
Create your own Christmas Bauble.

24/11/2025

Today is the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, and during the 16 days, OAMS is collecting donations to create essential bags for Women, Men and Children who are impacted by violence.

If you are in a position to donate, feel free to drop an item in a donation box at the various locations around town. You can find a donation box at:

📍Orange Aboriginal Medical Service - 27 - 31 Perc Griffith Way
📍Groundstone Cafe - 151A Byng Street
📍LikeMind - 124 Kite Street
📍Harley & Hem - 113 Byng Street
📍Orange Local Aboriginal Lands Council - 120 Byng Street
📍Kumiai Ryu - 61 Lords Place
📍Coles - Orange Central Square
📍Orange City Council Library - 147 Byng Street
📍Orange City Council Customer Service Building - 135 Byng Street
📍Orange City Council Giyalang Ganya Building - 286 Lords Place
📍Ashcroft's IGA - 210 Peisley Street

The distribution of bags will take place at OAMS from the 1 - 5 of December from 10am - 12pm.

Thank you
OAMS Holistic Healing Team

23/11/2025

Thank you to Kirrily Rourke, USYD Education Support Officer School of rural Health for your positive feedback and many thanks as part of the OAMS/USYD School of Rural Health end of year and end of student placements catch up, done every year with Dr Ken and OAMIES Dr Hugh GP and Sarah, Executive Support Primary Healthcare.

We look forward to hosting students in 2026!

23/11/2025

Come and get it!
Breakfast Club is on this Thursday and then every Thursday after that for the rest of Term 4. See you there.

20/11/2025

20/11/2025

Christmas Giveaway!
OAMS is giving away 5 bikes and safety wear to 5 lucky winners of our Christmas Giveaway.

Eligibility:
Clients who have had an updated Aboriginal Health Check within the last 9 months will go into the draw. If you would like to be in the draw but need to book in for updated Aboriginal Health Check, please call OAMS on 02 6393 900 to make an appointment. All Aboriginal Health Checks need to be completed before the 22 December 2025.

🚲Prizes:
We will be giving away 5 bikes in the following age groups:
0–4
5–8
9–12
13–18
Adult

Draw will take place the week of 22 December 2025 and winners will be notified by OAMS.

19/11/2025

Join us in taking action during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

We are collecting donations to create essentials bags for Women, Men, and Children in need across our community. There are donation boxes at various locations around town. The distribution of bags will take place at OAMS from 1 - 5 December from 10am - 12pm.

18/11/2025

Deadly!

This Cervical Cancer Awareness Week, we’re celebrating the incredible work happening on Wiradjuri Country at Orange Aboriginal Medical Service OAMS).

Through culturally safe care and the option of self-collection, OAMS has transformed cervical screening into a process grounded in respect, choice, and confidence. Today, around three-quarters of eligible women at OAMS choose self-collection, because they feel safe, supported, and in control.

Every conversation matters. Every woman deserves care that respects her story. Together, we’re moving closer to eliminating cervical cancer.

Read the full case study and learn how OAMS is leading the way:https://nacchocommunique.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Case-Study-1.-Orange-Aboriginal-Medical-Service-OAMS-.pdf