The South Australian West Coast ACCHO Network (SAWCAN) is a collaborative network of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations serving communities across the Eyre and Far West Coast of South Australia. SAWCAN supports members to share knowledge, strengthen collaboration and improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people and communities.
The South Australian West Coast ACCHO Network (SAWCAN) was established in 2020 by Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) across the Eyre and Far West Coast of South Australia to strengthen regional collaboration and improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people and communities.
SAWCAN provides a forum for ACCHOs to work together, share knowledge and expertise, build capability, coordinate regional initiatives, and advocate on matters of shared importance.
Guided by the priorities identified collectively by its member ACCHOs, SAWCAN supports collaborative initiatives across a region spanning approximately 1,300 kilometres from Whyalla to the Western Australian border.
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ACCHOs across the Eyre Peninsula and Far West Coast have always worked together to care for Mob.
That same approach shapes how the regional partnership works today.
ACCHOs lead the decisions about what communities need.
SAWCAN helps bring services together to support that work.
That can look like:
• SAWCAN coordinated immunisation training across the region, supporting 10 Aboriginal Health Practitioners to complete their Immunisation Provider certification
• Bringing ACCHO workers together for training and sharing ideas and resources that work well in their communities
• Coordinating regional programs like Strong Bubs Strong Families, helping ACCHOs deliver ASQ-TRAK screening, immunisations and child health checks
• Working together to advocate for the needs of communities across the Eyre Peninsula and Far West Coast
It is practical regional work that strengthens the Aboriginal health workforce and supports better care for Mob.
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Hey, did you know your local ACCHO can help Aboriginal people aged 50 and over understand and access aged care services?
The Elder Care Support team can help you through the assessment process, explain your options and organise supports that are right for you.
That could be things like, help around the house, meals, personal care or getting out and about.
Have a yarn with your Elder Care Support team at your local ACCHO.
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Culture Care Connect is all about supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of our communities.
The team works alongside community to start yarns about mental health and suicide, connect people with support and provide care after a suicide or other traumatic events.
Everything they do is guided by culture and community.
Have a yarn with your local ACCHO to learn more about the Culture Care Connect program.
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