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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Today is National Close the Gap Day.
This year’s theme is Community Voices: The Pathway to Justice, Equality and Healing.
Across the region, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations are doing exactly that.
Led by community, grounded in culture and shaped by what our people know works best, ACCHOs continue to deliver care that strengthens families, communities and culture.
Strong voices. Strong health. Strong futures for our Mob.
Stronger Together.
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It’s Drug and Alcohol Facts Week – a time to share some facts with our young people
A few things to know about vaping:
• Vape clouds might look like harmless steam, but they have heaps of chemicals that are no good for our bodies or brains.
• Lots of vapes say they have no nicotine, but most still do. Nicotine is the addictive stuff in cigarettes. It can give a quick feel-good hit, but it can also make your body want more and more – which is why vapes and cigarettes can be hard to quit.
• Nicotine and vaping can make it harder to focus, learn and remember things – especially while young people’s brains are still growing.
Never vaped or smoked? Deadly choice – keep it up.
Tried to quit but it didn’t stick? Don’t stress. Lots of people have a few goes before they quit for good.
Want some help to change your story? A yarn with your local ACCHO can help with tips, resources and support.
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