The South Australian West Coast ACCHO Network (SAWCAN) brings the skills and knowledge of five Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations together to improve the lives of our people.
SAWCAN was established in 2020 as a partnership consisting of five Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) on the Eyre Peninsula and Far West Coast of South Australia.
The ACCHOs include:
- Nunyara Aboriginal Health Service in Whyalla
- Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Service in Port Lincoln
- Yadu Health Aboriginal Corporation in Ceduna
- Tullawon Health Service in Yalata
- Oak Valley Health Service in Oak Valley
Together, the five partner ACCHOs provide comprehensive primary health care to approximately 5,500 Aboriginal people in a region spanning 1,300 kilometres from Whyalla to the border of Western Australia.
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Tackling Indigenous Smoking
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Australia’s Tackling Indigenous Smoking Program is a community-led program that aims to improve the health of our people by inspiring all of us to quit or cut down on smokes and vapes. Smoking is a significant health issue within these communities, contributing to various chronic diseases and a reduced life expectancy.
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Staying informed about measles is one way we can protect ourselves, our families and our Elders.
Measles spreads easily through coughing, sneezing and close contact. While it can make people very unwell, especially babies, Elders and people with weakened immune systems, there are clear steps we can take to protect each other.
Vaccination is a strong way to protect yourself, your family and your community. Many people in our communities are already protected and checking your vaccination status is a simple step that can make a real difference.
If you or your child have symptoms like fever, cough, sore eyes or a rash, please call your local ACCHO before attending in person. This helps keep everyone safe and ensures you get the right advice.
If you have questions, need to check your vaccinations or want to have a yarn, reach out to your local ACCHO.
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ACCHOs set the standard for how health research should be done.
When health research is carried out with mob, it needs to be respectful, culturally safe and grounded in community priorities. ACCHOs play a critical role in guiding what good research looks like on the ground.
New resources are now available to support this work, including:
• Induction resources
• Research Projects Pre-Planning Site Visit guide
• Cultural Expectations documents
Together, these tools help researchers understand expectations around:
• cultural competency
• respectful behaviour
• proper care of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property
The focus is simple. Health research should be done the right way, with care, respect and a clear understanding of what matters to communities.
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It is a good time to check in on your health.
The 715 Health Check is a free yearly check-up for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, delivered by your local ACCHO in a culturally safe and welcoming way.
It looks at your overall health and wellbeing, not just how you are feeling today, but what can help you stay strong and well into the future. It is a chance to yarn with a health worker, check in early and talk through the support that feels right for you.
If you would like to book a 715 Health Check or have a yarn about what it involves, contact your local ACCHO.
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