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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We wanted to have a quick chat with all the Nannas, mums, aunties and sisters out there.
If you mob are 40 or over, you can get a free breast screen.
The good thing is, it can find changes early – often before you notice anything yourself.
And if something does show up, finding it early can mean there are more treatment options.
The check is quick, it's private and you can bring someone along if you'd like. If you'd like to know more, have a yarn with your local ACCHO.
No Shame. Just Health. Get Checked. Stay Deadly.
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ACCHOs across the Eyre Peninsula and Far West Coast have always worked together to care for Mob.
That same approach shapes how the regional partnership works today.
ACCHOs lead the decisions about what communities need.
SAWCAN helps bring services together to support that work.
That can look like:
• SAWCAN coordinated immunisation training across the region, supporting 10 Aboriginal Health Practitioners to complete their Immunisation Provider certification
• Bringing ACCHO workers together for training and sharing ideas and resources that work well in their communities
• Coordinating regional programs like Strong Bubs Strong Families, helping ACCHOs deliver ASQ-TRAK screening, immunisations and child health checks
• Working together to advocate for the needs of communities across the Eyre Peninsula and Far West Coast
It is practical regional work that strengthens the Aboriginal health workforce and supports better care for Mob.
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