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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Congratulations to all nominees and winners recognised through the 2026 NAIDOC Awards. These achievements reflect the strength, leadership and care that continues to support Mob, families and communities.🖤💛❤️ Congratulations to our 2026 NAIDOC SA Award Winners! 🖤💛❤️
Today, we had the privilege of celebrating and recognising incredible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people whose leadership, talent, strength and contributions continue to make a difference across our communities.
A huge congratulations to our 2026 award recipients:
✨ Person of the Year: Glennis Warrior
✨ Lifetime Achievement Award: Polly Sumner-Dodd and Ian Johnson
✨ Female Elder of the Year: Cheryl Saunders
✨ Male Elder of the Year: Basil Coleman
✨ Young Person of the Year: Jackson Coaby
✨ Sports Person of the Year: Koby Collins
✨ Scholar/Trainee of the Year: Lachlan Jackson
✨ Creative Artist of the Year: Pat Caruso (received by his mother Jenni Caruso)
✨ LGBTIQ Person of the Year: Zane Weetra
We are incredibly proud to celebrate each of you and the impact you have made, and continue to make, for our people, families and communities.
Congratulations to all of our winners, nominees and finalists. Your achievements, leadership and contributions inspire us all. 🖤💛❤️
Photos thanks to Ben Searcy Photography
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Elder Care Support (ECS) staff recently came together in Ceduna for an ECS Workshop, sharing knowledge, strengthening skills and building confidence to support Elders throughout their aged care journey.
The workshop explored practical areas of care including funding updates, navigating My Aged Care and Provider Portals, understanding service inclusions and exclusions, and supporting Elders through complex conversations. Discussions also highlighted financial hardship supports and ways to advocate alongside Elders to help them access the care they need.
Bringing staff together created an opportunity to learn from one another, share experiences and strengthen culturally safe, consistent care for Elders across the region.
Thank you to everyone who contributed their knowledge and experience.
Want to know more? Yarn with the Elder Care Support team at your local ACCHO.
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Cancer doesn’t always wait until you’re older.
The Never Too Young campaign is a reminder that cancer can affect people at any age - and knowing your body, recognising changes and getting checked early can save lives.
If something doesn’t feel right, don’t brush it off. Trust yourself and yarn with your local ACCHO.
Looking after your health isn’t just for later in life - it starts now.
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