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.
Stay connected with SAWCAN
Tackling Indigenous Smoking
Program of the month
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.
Latest from Facebook
Photos from Tullawon Health Service Inc's post ... See MoreSee Less
Photos from Port Lincoln Naidoc Committee's post ... See MoreSee Less
Supporting ACCHOs to make informed decisions about research projects starts with giving them the information they need.
The updated Research Application Form is now live, making it easier for research teams to provide the information ACCHOs need when considering research proposals that may impact Mob across the region.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to share feedback on the original form. Your insights have helped shape a clearer, more practical application process.
The updated form aims to strike a fair balance between collecting the information ACCHOs need to assess research proposals while making the process clearer and easier for research teams to navigate.
Feedback will continue to shape future improvements as the form is used in practice.
Learn more about the research application process and access the new form here: sawcan.org.au/research-and-data-2 ... See MoreSee Less