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
Program of the month
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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It’s not weak to speak. 💬
Feeling off, tired or angry all the time? That’s your body’s way of saying, “I need a hand.”
You do not have to do it alone.
There is no shame in speaking up — only strength in reaching out.
Tag a brother or sister who always checks in 💛🖤❤️
Need a yarn? Reach out to your local ACCHO today — a safe space to talk it out, your way.
Or call 13YARN (13 92 76) anytime, day or night.
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MaryAnne, our Strong Bubs Strong Families Program Manager and Lindsay Benbolt, Aboriginal Health Worker from Yadu, were out at Ceduna Clontarf last week, yarning with young ones and doing children’s health checks.
Health checks for Aboriginal children are a vital part of building strong, healthy futures for our mob.
📞 Contact your local ACCHO to book in your child’s annual health check — and why not make it a family one while you are there?
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New Puyu Wiya Youth program ready to roll out across the region 🚭
We are excited to share that the Puyu Wiya youth education program is ready to launch and we want your school to be part of it.
This free program is all about empowering Aboriginal youth with the knowledge and confidence to say Puyu Wiya to tobacco and vaping. 💬 ❤️🖤💛
Through a mix of theory and fun, hands-on activities, young people will learn about:
🧠 The harmful effects of smoking and vaping
❤️ The benefits of a smoke/vape-free lifestyle
🌱 Becoming leaders and role models in their community
And the best part? We have some deadly custom-designed rugby tops as incentives for only those that do the program!
🎓 Local TIS teams will be out and about connecting with schools and youth groups — but if you have not heard from them yet, feel free to reach out to your local ACCHO TIS team and get involved!
Puyu Wiya – for your health, family and community.
#changeyourstory #healthymob #yadu #PLAHS #tullawon #oakvalley #sawcan #SupportingOurMob #strongertogether #TIS #TacklingIndigenousSmoking #puyuwiya #QuitVaping #quitsmoking ... See MoreSee Less