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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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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Winter is here, but it's not too late to protect yourself.
Colder weather often brings more cases of influenza (flu) and RSV, making winter a time when many families experience coughs, colds and other respiratory illnesses.
Getting your vaccinations can help protect you, your family and your community from serious illness. It is not too late to get your flu vaccine and if you are eligible, you may also be able to receive an RSV vaccine.
If you are unsure which vaccines are recommended for you, yarn with your local ACCHO. They can help you understand what is right for you and your family.
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Daffodil Day is a time to recognise everyone whose life has been touched by cancer.
For more than 40 years, the daffodil has been a symbol of hope for people living with cancer, their families and their communities.
It's also a day to raise money for cancer research, helping researchers find better ways to prevent, detect and treat cancer.
This day reminds us how far we've come, while looking towards better treatments and healthier futures.
If you'd like to know more about Daffodil Day or support cancer research, visit the Cancer Council website www.cancer.org.au
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The refreshed South Australian Aboriginal Health Research Accord has been launched, with Polly signing on behalf of SAWCAN as one of many organisations committed to Aboriginal-led research.
So, what is the Accord?
It's a shared agreement that guides how health research should be done with Aboriginal communities across South Australia. It puts Aboriginal leadership, community voices and cultural knowledge at the centre, helping make sure research is respectful, relevant and creates real benefits for our communities.
The Accord supports research that:
- Is guided by Aboriginal voices.
- Respects culture, knowledge and community priorities.
- Is done with communities, not to communities.
- Creates lasting benefits for Aboriginal people and future generations.
A huge thank you to the Aboriginal Elders, community members and organisations whose knowledge, guidance and leadership shaped this refreshed Accord.
We’re also proud to acknowledge SAWCAN’s own Research Coordinator, Tinarra Ataata, who contributed to this important work as a member of the Accord Leadership Group.
We also acknowledge our fellow signatories for their shared commitment to Aboriginal-led, community-driven research across South Australia
Read more: sahmri.org.au/south-australian-aboriginal-health-research-accord
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