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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Know the signs of diphtheria. Early treatment helps protect you and mob.
Diphtheria is an infection that can affect the throat or skin.
Symptoms can include:
• A sore throat and fever
• Swollen glands in the neck
• Skin sores that don't heal
If you notice any of these symptoms, visit your local ACCHO clinic as soon as possible.
Getting checked early can help protect your health and reduce the spread of infection within families and communities.
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SAWCAN looks at every health and wellbeing research proposal to make sure:
- Community knowledge is respected
- Cultural protocols are followed
- Research benefits our communities
- Our ACCHOs stay in control
- Our data stays protected
This is how we make sure research is done with us, not to us.
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