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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Across the Eyre and Far West Coast, our communities want to be in the driver’s seat
When we lead the research:
- Our cultural knowledge is respected
- Our priorities set the direction
- Our ACCHOs stay in control of how data is used
- Our families see real benefits back on Country
- Our stories are protected, not taken
Community-led research means researchers work at our pace, listen deeply and follow our guidance.
Because no one knows our communities better than we do.
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If you have symptoms of Diphtheria, don't wait.
Contact your local ACCHO early.
Try to avoid close contact with other people and wear a mask where possible.
Keep sores covered and take all medicines correctly.
Early treatment helps you and your family.
Do you have skin sores or a sore throat?
Visit your clinic and protect our Mob.
Nunyara Aboriginal Health Service Inc Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Services Yadu Health Aboriginal Corporation Tullawon Health Service Inc #OakValleyHealth
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