The South West region of Western Australia has always played host to significant meetings of Nyoongar People and their cultural events, for thousands of years and well before the first Europeans landed on these shores and established ‘responsible government’ in 1829. 

The South West region has always been of high cultural significance for local Nyoongar People who regard the area as an important food resource. 

Historical records indicate that local Nyoongar people lived well.  

SWAMS was incorporated in March 1997. 

The first premises were located at Spencer Street, where a residence was converted to become the first SWAMS health service building. 

Three staff members were employed and for the first time, Aboriginal people of the South West had access to their own primary health care service.  

In 1999 we moved to the premises we now occupy on the campus of The Bunbury Regional Hospital and our administration building is located at Unit 1/11 Sandridge Road. 

As well as the administration and management staff, the administration building houses the social health team.