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 part of the yarn starts with being able to hear clearly.
Hearing keeps us part of the yarn. It lets us catch the joke, hear the story properly, stay involved in meetings, family time and community life.
Changes in hearing can happen gradually. Many people adjust without realising how much effort it is taking.
You might notice:
• asking people to repeat themselves
• turning the TV or phone up more than before
• finding group conversations harder to follow
• missing words when there is background noise
• feeling worn out after listening
Sometimes it is hearing loss. Sometimes it is something simple, like wax build-up or a hearing aid that needs adjusting.
There is no shame in getting it checked. If something doesn’t feel right, yarn with your local ACCHO about a hearing check.
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Today is World Hearing Day.
Healthy hearing supports children to grow in language, learning and connection to culture. When kids can hear clearly, they can listen to stories, yarn with family, take part at school and feel confident in community life.
Checking ears early helps protect hearing as children grow. Some signs are easy to notice, others can be missed.
You might see:
• ear pain or fever
• not sleeping well
• pulling or touching the ear often
• fluid coming from the ear
• not turning when you call their name
If you are worried, no shame in asking. Yarn with your local ACCHO and ask for an ear check.
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We’re hiring a Regional Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) Project Officer
Employment Type: Fixed Term, Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week.
Salary: $79,189.50 per year, plus great benefits, find more information on seek.
The Regional Tackling Indigenous Smoking Project Officer will work across the SAWCAN region to support the development and delivery of the TIS Program. Based and employed with SAWCAN, the Regional Tackling Indigenous Smoking Project Officer will work across 4 communities (Oak Valley, Yalata, Ceduna and Port Lincoln) to support local workforce to take a community level population health promotion approach to inform and support people in their decisions not to smoke or to quit smoking / vaping.
This role will suit someone who has:
• 1 Year or more experience working with Aboriginal organisations and communities.
• 1 Year or more experience working in community or health-related roles.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel intrastate and interstate as required.
• Live or plan to relocate to South Australia.
• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage is strongly preferred for this position
How to apply
• Apply via SEEK only: www.seek.com.au/job/90461548
• Email applications will not be accepted
• Fully AI-generated cover letters will not be accepted
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply
We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis as they are received, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. This role will initially be advertised until 20th March 2026, however we may close the advertisement earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.
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