KAMSC.org.au Website of Council of Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services
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Welcome to KAMSC - Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council, Broome Western Australia
Description
The Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council (KAMSC) Inc is a health resource body for a group of independent Aboriginal community controlled health services (ACCHSs) in the remote Kimberley region of Western Australia.
KAMSC was established in 1986. The Council was initially formed as a cooperative between the Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (BRAMS) and the Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service (OVAHS) with membership from the then developing Halls Creek health service committee and Fitzroy Crossing community representatives.
Under the KAMSC constitution, the governing Council comprises representatives of member Aboriginal community controlled health services, health service communities and health committees from across the Kimberley. Meetings are held quarterly and are typically run over 3-5 days. Council members have portfolio responsibilities which helps ensure a high level of participation in collective decision making.
