WAMS

What WAMS does

Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service Limited (WAMS) is a non-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) founded in 1986 in Walgett, New South Wales, Australia. It provides comprehensive primary healthcare services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members of Walgett and surrounding areas, including a GP Clinic, preventative health screening, chronic disease management, child health and immunisations, dental services, family health, sexual health, mental health support, drug and alcohol counselling, and antenatal and postnatal care. Service delivery is supplemented by community-facing programmes such as funeral vouchers, a community hall (Burralaa garay), Certificate of Aboriginality issuance, and Goonimoo Children's Services. Operationally, WAMS runs a distributed multi-site footprint across Walgett at addresses including 37 Pitt Street (main GP clinic), 33 Wee Waa Street (Administration & Finance), 35-49 Wee Waa Street (Community Hall, Boardroom, Goonimoo Children's Services), rear of 37 Pitt Street (Dental), and 27 Wee Waa Street (Wellness Service), operating 9am-5pm weekdays.

WAMS is governed by a Board of Directors elected by its community membership, with current directors including Mary Purse (Chairperson), Jenny Trindall (Secretary), Doreen Peters, and Carol Janissen. Christine Corby serves as Chief Executive Officer. The organisation maintains a workforce of 51-100 personnel covering clinical, allied health, child and family health, and administrative functions. It is registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission and is accredited under QIC (Quality Innovation Performance), RACGP (Royal Australian College of General Practitioners), QMS (Quality Management System), and Te Wana frameworks.

The business model is non-profit and grant-dependent. WAMS relies on government funding alongside public support from individuals, community groups, corporations, trusts, and foundations; no fee-for-service pricing is publicly disclosed and membership is free to eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members. The organisation is affiliated with national and state peak bodies NACCHO and AH&MRC, and engages in community outreach through events (including NAIDOC celebrations) and a Facebook page. The core technology layer is described only as a 'Primary healthcare service delivery platform' with no proprietary AI, software, or digital products referenced in the source data.

Name

WAMS

Legal name

Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service Limited

Website

https://walgettams.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service (WAMS) is a non-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation founded in 1986 that delivers comprehensive primary healthcare, dental, child health, and wellness services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members in Walgett, regional NSW, Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics) (HLAFAGAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

Keywords

• Aboriginal health services
• Primary healthcare
• Community controlled health
• Preventative health screening
• Chronic disease management

Headquarters

HQ city

Walgett

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: WAMS is a non-profit organisation which relies on public support from individuals, community groups, corporations, trusts and foundations as well as government funding to continue to improve the health and well-being of our clients and the community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

WAMS is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation that delivers comprehensive primary healthcare services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members in Walgett, NSW. Core offerings include a GP Clinic, preventative health screening, chronic disease management, child health and immunisations, dental care, family health, sexual health, mental health support, drug and alcohol counselling, and antenatal and postnatal care. Additional community-facing services include funeral vouchers, a community hall for hire, and Certificate of Aboriginality issuance, all funded through government grants and public donations.

Product overview

WAMS operates as a unified Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation offering a comprehensive suite of healthcare and community services. The core clinical offerings include a GP Clinic, Dental Services, Goonimoo Children's Services, and a Wellness Centre providing mental health, drug and alcohol counselling. Additional services include antenatal/postnatal care, sexual health services, funeral vouchers, community hall hire, and Certificate of Aboriginality issuance. The organisation relies on government funding and public support as a non-profit entity, serving the Walgett Aboriginal community since 1986.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GP Clinic General practitioner clinic providing primary healthcare services including preventative health screening, chronic disease management, child health, immunisations, and family health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members in Walgett.
• Dental Services Dental care services provided at the clinic location at rear of 37 Pitt Street, Walgett.
• Goonimoo Children's Services Children's health and development services located at 35-49 Wee Waa Street, Walgett.
• Wellness Centre Health and wellness services including mental health support and drug and alcohol counselling, located at 27 Wee Waa Street, Walgett.
• Antenatal and Postnatal Care Maternal health services including antenatal and postnatal care provided through the Midwifery, Child & Family Health department.
• Sexual Health Services Sexual health services and support for community members.
• Burralaa garay (Community Hall) Room Hire Community hall room hire facility located at 35-49 Wee Waa Street with entry from 37 Pitt Street, Walgett.
• Funeral Vouchers Funeral assistance vouchers for community members.
• Certificate of Aboriginality Official certificate issuance service for verifying Aboriginality, available to those with connection to the Walgett community.
• Administration & Finance Administrative and financial services located at 33 Wee Waa Street, Walgett.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NACCHOcoreOthersThe National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) is the national leadership body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health in Australia. WAMS is listed as an affiliated ACCHO member on NACCHO's useful links page.
• AH&MRCcoreOthersAH&MRC's work is to enable Our People to Live Stronger and Longer. WAMS is linked as a member organisation on the AH&MRC website.
• Aboriginal Affairs NSWminorOthersAboriginal Affairs NSW connects, listens, advocates and enables Aboriginal Communities to lead accountability and change across Government. Listed as a useful link for community resources.
• AIATSISminorOthersAIATSIS explores the story of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia in all its diversity. Listed as a useful link for cultural and historical resources.
• Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNetminorOthersAustralian Indigenous HealthInfoNet helps to close the gap by providing the evidence base to inform practice and policy in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. Listed as a useful link for health information.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Brisbane ATSICHS: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service in Brisbane providing GP, dental, child health, mental health and family wellbeing services. Comparable ACCHO delivering a similar multi-disciplinary primary-care suite.
• Danila Dilba Health Service: ACCHO serving the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community of the Darwin region with comprehensive primary healthcare, including dental, child health and social and emotional wellbeing programs. Comparable multi-service ACCHO model to WAMS.
• Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services: Regional ACCHO providing primary healthcare across the remote Kimberley region of Western Australia. Comparable in delivering integrated health services to geographically dispersed Aboriginal communities from a regional hub.
• Aboriginal Medical Service Redfern: The original Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation in Australia, providing comprehensive primary healthcare to Aboriginal communities in inner Sydney. Directly comparable to WAMS in community-controlled governance, ACCHO model, and broad primary-care service scope.
• Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation: Aboriginal community-controlled health service in far western NSW providing primary healthcare, child and family health, and chronic disease management to remote communities. Highly comparable given regional NSW focus and ACCHO structure.
• Victorian Aboriginal Health Service: ACCHO delivering GP, dental, child health, mental health and drug-and-alcohol services to Aboriginal communities in Melbourne. Highly comparable to WAMS as a multi-service, community-governed ACCHO.
• Central Australian Aboriginal Congress: One of the largest ACCHOs in Australia, delivering comprehensive primary healthcare to Aboriginal people across Central Australia including remote communities. Comparable in scope, ACCHO governance and remote-community service model.

Regional players

• Torres Strait Islander Health Service: ACCHO delivering primary healthcare to Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal communities in a remote Far North Queensland setting. Comparable in mission and ACCHO governance model but operates in a different geographic region.

Broad incumbents

• Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council of NSW: NSW peak body representing ACCHOs across the state, of which WAMS is an affiliated member. Comparable as the broader sectoral and policy infrastructure within which WAMS operates.
• National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation: National peak body for ACCHOs in Australia, of which WAMS is a member. Provides sectoral leadership, policy advocacy and represents the broader ACCHO industry of which WAMS is a part.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=100063454608650
• Xx.com/walgett_ams
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/walgett-aboriginal-medical-service

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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