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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It spreads through coughing and sneezing and can cause severe illness if not treated.
Vaccination is safe and effective, and staying up to date helps protect individuals, families, and communities.
If unsure about your immunisation status, yarn with your local health service or ACCHO about staying up to date.
Prevention supports strong community health.
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Talking about how you feel can really help with your wellbeing.
It’s not always easy to open up, but your voice matters and you deserve to be heard.
Having a yarn with someone you trust family, a mate, or a health worker, can be a good place to start.
Support is there through your local ACCHO whenever you need it.
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If you’re visiting the clinic and you’re an NDIS participant, remember, you don’t have to navigate this alone.
Ask to yarn with the NDIS Remote Community Connector.
Your Local Remote Community Connector is here to support you, connect you and make sure you get the services you need.
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