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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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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📢 Change of Name Notice
Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Service (PLAHS) is transitioning to Galinyala Aboriginal Health Service Ltd.
During this transition period, you may see both names used across our communications, signage, and documents.
Our services, staff, and commitment to community remain unchanged.
🖤💛❤️️ Same organisation. Same commitment. New name.
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FASD stands for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. It describes a range of lifelong impacts that can occur when a baby is exposed to alcohol before birth.
FASD can affect people in different ways, including how they learn, remember things, communicate and manage everyday tasks.
For someone living with FASD, simple things can help. Clear instructions, familiar routines, encouragement and patience can make everyday life a little easier and help people build on their strengths.
FASD Awareness Day is a chance to build understanding and recognise the strengths, abilities and different ways of learning of people living with FASD.
Everyone deserves to be understood, supported and given the chance to shine.
Want to learn more about FASD or support available in your community? Have a yarn with your local ACCHO.
Nunyara Aboriginal Health Service Inc Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Services Tullawon Health Service Inc #oakvalleyhealth
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Heading to Sista 2 Sista in Ceduna?
Keep an eye out for the Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) team and come over for a yarn!
Got a question about smoking or vaping? Want to know a little more about looking after your health? Or just spotted the freebies and thought you would come say hello? We won’t judge. 😉
No pressure, no judgement. Just a good yarn, some useful info and maybe a little something to take home too.
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