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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Bowel cancer can affect anyone and often develops without obvious symptoms in the early stages. That’s why regular screening is so important.
Doing the at-home test is simple, private and could help detect signs early – when treatment is most effective.
Listen to your body and don’t ignore changes like:
• Ongoing stomach discomfort
• Changes in bowel habits
• Blood in your stool
• Unexplained weight loss
If something doesn’t feel right, have a yarn with your local ACCHO.
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Good news for older Mob.
From 1 July, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Mob aged 50 years and over can apply for the South Australian Seniors Card.
That means more Mob can now access support, transport and everyday savings.
What the Seniors Card gives you:
• Free travel on Adelaide Metro – buses, trains and trams
• Discounts at hundreds of shops, petrol stations and businesses across SA
• A card that doesn’t expire
• Easy access to ongoing savings and support
This change reduces age requirements and removes the old work-hour rules, so more people can stay connected, get around and save money.
If you’re eligible, you can apply online through the SA Seniors Card website. You’ll need ID, proof you live in SA and confirmation of identity.
seniorscard.sa.gov.au
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