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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Looking after yourself during pregnancy also helps protect your baby.
There are three vaccines recommended during pregnancy to help keep both mum and bub well:
• Whooping cough vaccination helps pass protection to your baby in their first weeks of life
• RSV vaccination helps support your baby’s breathing health early on
• Flu vaccination helps you stay well during pregnancy and care for your growing baby
Getting vaccinated during pregnancy helps you pass early protection to your baby while they are still growing.
For a yarn about staying well during pregnancy, speak with your GP, midwife or your local ACCHO.
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HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a very common virus. Most people will come into contact with it at some point in their lives, including many in our communities.
For many people, HPV causes no problems. But some types are linked to cancers, including cervical cancer.
HPV vaccination and regular cervical screening are simple ways to protect your health and stay on top of any changes.
Looking after your health is part of looking after yourself and your family.
Have a yarn with your local ACCHO about HPV vaccination or cervical screening. You can also visit AskAboutHPV.org to learn more.
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Staying part of the yarn starts with being able to hear clearly.
Hearing keeps us part of the yarn. It lets us catch the joke, hear the story properly, stay involved in meetings, family time and community life.
Changes in hearing can happen gradually. Many people adjust without realising how much effort it is taking.
You might notice:
• asking people to repeat themselves
• turning the TV or phone up more than before
• finding group conversations harder to follow
• missing words when there is background noise
• feeling worn out after listening
Sometimes it is hearing loss. Sometimes it is something simple, like wax build-up or a hearing aid that needs adjusting.
There is no shame in getting it checked. If something doesn’t feel right, yarn with your local ACCHO about a hearing check.
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