BRAMS Welcomes State Government Promise

Tuesday, 4 February, 2025
 
The Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (BRAMS) welcomes the commitment of $11million in funding from the West Australian Government towards construction of its new clinic.
 
BRAMS CEO Cassie Atchison said Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson confirmed the investment last week during a visit to BRAMS, which she described as “an outstanding Aboriginal medical service, with a long and good relationship with the local community and local hospital”.
 
Ms Atchison said: “We’re delighted that the WA Government has made this important $11 million commitment to the project, matching the investment announced by the Commonwealth last September.
 
“The new clinic will be a gamechanger for the local community, with state-of-the-art facilities, ample parking, and vastly improved comfort for our patients.
 
“It’s pleasing that both the Federal and State governments recognise just how important this project is for Broome and the Kimberley.
 
“It will allow us to provide even better care to the many people who rely on us, whether its primary healthcare, social and emotional wellbeing services, NDIS or Aged Care.
 
“With equal funding from the Commonwealth and WA governments, we’re ready to commence work and get the build underway.”
 
The new clinic, which will be at 33 Weld street in Broome, is centrally located, and close to public transport and the hospital.
 
It will enable BRAMS to remain open for longer hours and offer expanded health services to the local community.
 
“We want to start construction later this year, and hope to move into our new home in 2027.
 
“BRAMS will continue to operate from its current Dora street premises in the meantime.

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