Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services

What Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services does

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services (KAMS) is a regional peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) headquartered in Broome, Western Australia. Founded in 1986 and tracing its training origins to 1983, KAMS supports nine independent member ACCHOs across the Kimberley region and directly delivers primary healthcare in four remote communities (Beagle Bay, Balgo, Mulan and Billiluna). Its portfolio spans primary medical care, population health programs (sexual health, hearing health, rheumatic heart disease, men's health), mental health and Social and Emotional Wellbeing services (including the auspiced headspace Broome program and coordination of the Kimberley Aboriginal Suicide Prevention Plan 2021-2025), and disability and aged care services delivered through the wholly-owned Kimberley Supports subsidiary (ICB, RECS, Elder Care Supports).

Renal care is delivered via the wholly-owned subsidiary Kimberley Renal Services (KRS) Pty Ltd, established in 2014, operating four fixed dialysis centres in Broome, Derby, Kununurra and Fitzroy Crossing plus a Mobile Dialysis Unit. KAMS also operates a Registered Training Organisation (RTO no. 4386) providing accredited vocational programs including Certificate II in Community Health and Wellbeing, Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice, Certificate IV in Mental Health, and the Kimberley GP Aboriginal Health Training Program, with pathways programs funded by NIAA under ISEP and clinical research delivered through KAHRA and the KAHPF Research Subcommittee in partnership with SAHMRI.

Revenue is generated primarily through federal and state government grant funding for primary healthcare, mental health, renal services, population health and workforce development, with minor fee-for-service revenue from vocational training courses (e.g., Certificate II Concession Total $157.44, Non-concession Total $531.36). The go-to-market is community-led and relationship-driven rather than commercial sales, anchored in the ACCHS model of care and governance memberships in NACCHO, AHCWA and CASWA. Across all functions KAMS employs 251-500 staff and operates from offices in Broome (headquarters and RTO) with training delivery extended to Kununurra via North Regional TAFE.

Name

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services

Legal name

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Limited

Website

https://kams.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services (KAMS) is a regional Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service headquartered in Broome, Western Australia. It delivers primary healthcare in four remote communities, renal dialysis, mental health, disability and aged care services, and vocational training across the Kimberley.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aboriginal Community Controlled Primary Health Care Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Tribal/Indigenous Public Health Authorities (HLAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

Keywords

• Aboriginal health services
• Community controlled health
• Primary health care
• Renal dialysis services
• Vocational health training

Headquarters

HQ city

Broome

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Health Funding: KAMS receives government funding to deliver Aboriginal community controlled health services. The organization operates as a non-profit regional health body receiving federal and state government grants for primary health care, population health programs, mental health services, renal services, and workforce development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services (KAMS) delivers Aboriginal community-controlled primary health care, mental health, renal dialysis, population health, and disability/aged care services across the Kimberley region of Western Australia, both directly in four remote communities and indirectly through nine member ACCHO organisations. It also operates a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #4386) delivering accredited vocational certificates (II and IV) and GP registrar training, and provides sector strengthening, research, advocacy and corporate services to its member network.

Product overview

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services (KAMS) operates as a regional peak Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service providing a comprehensive portfolio of health services, training programs, and support functions across the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The organisation delivers its core services through Remote Clinic Operations (Beagle Bay, Balgo, Mulan, Billiluna), a subsidiary Renal Services Division (Kimberley Renal Services offering dialysis in Broome, Derby, Kununurra, Fitzroy Crossing), Mental Health Programs (including headspace Broome), Population Health Initiatives, and Kimberley Supports (disability and elder care programs). The KAMS Registered Training Organisation (RTO #4386) delivers accredited vocational education programs including Certificate II in Community Health and Wellbeing, Certificate IV in Primary Health Care Practice, Certificate IV in Mental Health, and GP Registrar Training. The Health Pathways Project and Solid Connections Program provide career pathway support. KAMS serves as the regional support body for nine member Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services while also delivering direct clinical services. The integrated model combines primary health care, specialist renal services, mental health, child development, aged care, and workforce development into a cohesive service architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kimberley Renal Services: Regional renal support and dialysis services providing care in Broome, Derby, Kununurra, and Fitzroy Crossing, plus a Mobile Dialysis Unit enabling Aboriginal people with end-stage kidney disease to receive care closer to home and Country.

Products and services

• Remote Services Comprehensive, culturally safe primary health care delivered directly in the remote Aboriginal communities of Beagle Bay, Balgo, Mulan, and Billiluna in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
• Kimberley Renal Services (KRS) Regional renal support and dialysis services delivered through fixed centres in Broome, Derby, Kununurra and Fitzroy Crossing, plus a Mobile Dialysis Unit that enables Aboriginal people with end-stage kidney disease to receive care closer to home and Country.
• Mental Health Services Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) support, headspace Broome youth mental health services, and coordination of the Kimberley Aboriginal Suicide Prevention Plan 2021-2025 for Kimberley Aboriginal people.
• Population Health Programs Regional population health programs covering sexual health, hearing health, rheumatic heart disease prevention, men's health and the Kimberley Foot Initiative aimed at reducing diabetes-related foot complications among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Kimberley Supports Disability and aged care support services delivered through Kimberley Supports, including the Individual Capacity Building (ICB) Program, Remote Early Childhood Supports (RECS), Elder Care Supports Workforce & Training (ECS), and Community Connector programs for people with disability and their families.
• Medical Services Acute care, chronic disease management, maternal and child health, and other primary health care clinical services for Aboriginal people in the Kimberley region.
• Sector Strengthening & Compliance Regional peak body support including representation, capacity building, system capability development, compliance support, and advocacy for Aboriginal decision-making on behalf of nine independent Aboriginal community controlled health organisations.
• KAMS Registered Training Organisation (RTO #4386) Registered Training Organisation delivering accredited Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs tailored for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Kimberley region, including Certificate II, Certificate IV and GP training programs.
• Certificate II in Community Health and Wellbeing (52890WA) Entry-level industry-specific skills and knowledge qualification for the Community Services or Health sectors, delivered over 6 months with work placement; Concession Total $157.44; Non-concession Total $531.36; Recognition of prior learning $55.00 per unit.
• Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice (HLT40221) VET qualification reflecting the role of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people providing a range of clinical primary health care services, addressing specific legislative responsibilities for national registration.
• Certificate IV in Mental Health (CHC43315) VET qualification reflecting the role of workers providing self-directed recovery-oriented support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability.
• Kimberley GP Aboriginal Health Training Program GP Registrar posts within the network of Kimberley Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services with a supported learning environment, GP Supervisors and a regional Medical Educator.
• Health Pathways Project Pathway program funded by NIAA under ISEP that improves access to health industry training and employment through training access support, work readiness, and retention and development streams for Aboriginal people.
• Solid Connections Program Short courses helping participants develop reading, writing, maths and digital skills, undertake training and prepare for entry to work or further study in the health sector, delivered with North Regional TAFE.
• Business Services Financial and accounting services, graphics and communications support, ICT support, and corporate services and compliance provided to KAMS operations and member services.
• Research Aboriginal-led health research and knowledge sharing through KAHRA and the KAHPF Research Subcommittee, supporting evidence-based approaches to health outcomes for Kimberley Aboriginal people.
• Member Services Network Regional peak body support and representation for nine independent Aboriginal community controlled organisations including BRAMS, DAHS, OVAHS, YYMS, Milliya Rumurra and Nirrumbuk across the Kimberley region.

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO)coreOthersKAMS is a member of NACCHO, the national peak body representing Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services across Australia. NACCHO advocates for Aboriginal-led health care and provides support for ACCHOs nationwide.
• Aboriginal Health Council of WA (AHCWA)coreOthersKAMS is a member of AHCWA, the state-level Aboriginal health council that supports and advocates for Aboriginal-led health care across Western Australia.
• Council of Aboriginal Services of WA (CASWA)coreOthersKAMS is a member of CASWA, an organization that supports and advocates for Aboriginal-led health care across Western Australia.
• North Regional TAFEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKAMS has partnered with North Regional TAFE to expand the Solid Connections Program and deliver training courses. The Certificate II in Community Health and Wellbeing is delivered at North Regional TAFE in Kununurra.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation: Regional ACCHO in far western NSW delivering primary health, dental, mental health, and child/family services to Aboriginal communities — a strong operational peer to KAMS in remote regional service delivery.
• Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre: Aboriginal community-controlled organisation delivering health, community, and cultural services in Tasmania; shares KAMS's integrated ACCHS model combining clinical services with community, advocacy and cultural programs.
• National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO): National peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services; KAMS is a member and represents the Kimberley region within this national network, making NACCHO the most direct structural peer at the federation level.
• Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC): State peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Organisations in Queensland; structurally identical to KAMS in role, governance model, and member-service support mandate.
• Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA): State-level peak body for Aboriginal health in WA; KAMS is an AHCWA member and comparable regional ACCHO representative, sharing governance, advocacy and member-support functions at the WA state level.
• Central Australian Aboriginal Congress: Large regional ACCHO in Alice Springs delivering comprehensive primary health care, social and emotional wellbeing, and allied programs to Aboriginal people — operationally comparable to KAMS in remote service delivery.
• Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services: ACCHO in the ACT delivering primary health care, social and emotional wellbeing, and justice health programs; comparable to KAMS in operating as a community-controlled multi-service Aboriginal health provider.
• Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT): Regional peak body for ACCHOs in the Northern Territory with the same member-representation, advocacy, and primary health service-support role as KAMS, just in a different (NT) jurisdiction.
• Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW (AH&MRC): NSW peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services; comparable to KAMS in representing member ACCHOs, delivering advocacy, training, and sector-strengthening programs at a state level.
• Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO): State peak for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations in Victoria; comparable to KAMS as an advocacy, member-support, and training body within the national ACCHO federation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KAMS.org.au
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kamskimberley
• Instagraminstagram.com/kamskimberley
• Xx.com/kahra_kimberley

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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