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About Us
Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service located in the East Pilbara region delivering services in communities located in the Great Sandy, Little Sandy and Gibson Deserts. We provide culturally responsive and appropriate fully comprehensive primary health care services in communities of Jigalong, Parnngurr, Punmu, Kunawarritji and Newman.
“In the provision of quality healthcare there are only three things, the right thing, the correct thing and the proper thing. Our approach to Primary Health Care always meets this standard.”
Robby Chibawe – CEO
Statements
PAMS clinics are run by Skilled Health Practitioners in partnership with doctors, registered nurses, allied health professionals, wellbeing workers and visiting specialists. There is a strong emphasis on the early detection and prevention of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and some cancers.
PAMS is registered through the Australian Charities Not for Profit Council as a community based, Not for Profit, tax-exempt organisation with Public Benefit Institution and Gift Deductibility status. It employs the services of an independent auditor in accordance with its rules and regulations (Constitution).
Vision Statement
Our Vision is to be the most effective provider of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s health care and wellbeing through: Supporting and promoting holistic healing of the community, by the community, for the community, for present and future generations.
Mission Statement
To provide innovative and culturally responsive holistic health care to all in the region.
Our Cultural Commitment
We strive, in our engagements and services, to be culturally responsive and appropriate.
Our Values