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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Gynaecological cancers can affect anyone with a uterus.
If something doesn't feel right or you notice changes that aren't normal for you, it's worth getting checked.
Your ACCHO is here to listen, answer your questions and help you take the next step.
Have a yarn with the local No Shame. Just Health. team if you have any concerns.
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They’re more than their dementia.
They’re a parent.
A grandparent.
A sibling.
A friend.
An Elder.
A storyteller.
A valued member of our community.
Dementia doesn’t define who someone is.
This Dementia Action Week, let’s focus on the person, their strengths, their stories and the connections that matter to them.
Sometimes the simple things mean a lot. Sharing a cuppa, listening to a favourite song, having a yarn or spending time together can create meaningful moments and keep those important connections.
If you or someone you care about is having trouble with their memory or noticing changes in their thinking, have a yarn with your local Elder Care Support worker at your ACCHO.
They can help organise an assessment and connect you and your family with services and support that may be helpful.
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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
Looking after your health includes knowing when it is time for a check.
New prostate cancer testing guidelines for 2026 recommend that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and people with a prostate talk with their GP about having a PSA blood test every two years from age 45.
A PSA blood test can help find prostate cancer earlier, when treatment may be more effective. Your GP can yarn with you about the test and help you decide what is right for you.
If you are 45 or older, book a health check with your local ACCHO and have a yarn with your GP about PSA testing.
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