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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Every feeding journey is different.
Feeding your bub is an important part of helping them grow, stay healthy and feel safe and connected.
Breastfeeding can support your bub's health and development, while also providing health benefits for both bubs and mums. It can also be a special time to build closeness and connection.
But breastfeeding isn't always possible and that's okay. What matters most is that your bub is fed, loved and growing. Every family and every feeding journey is different.
If you have questions about feeding, growth or your bub's development, you don't have to figure it out on your own. Child Health teams are here to support you every step of the way.
The image in this post is from the NGANANAMPA ITI, NGANANAMPA TJURRKURPA (Our Bub, Our Story) journal. Yarn with your local ACCHO Child Health team about how you can get your own copy.
Nunyara Aboriginal Health Service Inc Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Services Yadu Health Aboriginal Corporation Tullawon Health Service Inc #OakValleyHealth
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Today we celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day.
Our children are strong in culture, strong in community and strong in identity. They carry the knowledge, stories and connections that have been shared across generations.
When children grow up healthy, safe and connected to family, culture and Country, our communities grow stronger too.
Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) support children and families through culturally safe healthcare, early support and community-led programs that help children thrive.
Today is a chance to celebrate our young people, listen to their voices and recognise the strength, pride and potential they bring to our communities.
Strong children. Strong culture. Strong future.
Nunyara Aboriginal Health Service Inc Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Services Yadu Health Aboriginal Corporation Tullawon Health Service Inc #OakValleyHealth
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