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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Making sure research and genomics are done the right way for Mob.
As areas like genomic health continue to grow nationally, it is important that Aboriginal voices guide how that work happens, how information is used and who makes decisions.
Through committees with Kids Research Institute Australia and the National Indigenous Governance Council, Aboriginal governance is helping shape how this work is guided across the country.
Tinarra is part of that membership, making sure ACCHO knowledge and community experience are part of those decisions.
The Council brings together Indigenous leaders from across the country to make sure:
• Community authority is respected in research
• Our data is governed properly and safely
• Cultural ways of knowing and doing are built into systems from the start
• Future genomic health work reflects what communities actually want and need
This work supports ACCHOs to engage with research and emerging health areas confidently and on their own terms.
It is about making sure decisions about our health are shaped by Mob, not for Mob.
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Supporting families through their local ACCHO.
A new journal resource is on the way to support bub’s health, learning and wellbeing.
Designed to build confidence, the journal encourages everyday play, learning and family connection. It helps parents and caregivers notice how their child is growing, what they are learning and how they are developing in their own way.
Inside families will find:
• Simple information about different developmental stages
• Space to reflect on milestones and everyday moments
• Guidance on when it might be a good time to yarn with their health team
• Support alongside ASQ-TRAK screening conversations
Soon, families will be able to pick up a journal through their Child Health team at their local ACCHO.
Here is a small sneak peek of what is coming, with more to share soon.
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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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Health Promotion - Tackling Indigenous Smoking Officer Job in Adelaide SA - SEEK
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Help empower regional SA communities to reduce smoking and vaping while enjoying flexible work, regional travel and a friendly workplace culture