The South West Aboriginal Medical Service is set to add to its already impressive array of services thanks to the state government’s Local Projects, Local Jobs funding.
Member for Bunbury Don Punch said the funding will help to create a dental clinic at the centre which will help improve the health outcomes for the Noongar community.
“Dental health is such an important part of overall healthcare so I think it is really appropriate SWAMS expand their services in this area,” he said.
“I recently toured the Bunbury SWAMS clinic and was very impressed by the holistic approach they take to health care.
Mr Punch said the $25,000 in funding would go a long way towards turning SWAMS’ long held ambition for a dental clinic into a reality.
“The dental clinic initiative will enhance their services in a very positive way.”
“SWAMS has partnered with WA Dental Health Services and with the Poche Centre for Indigenous Health at the Sydney Medical School to establish the clinic” he said.