Newsletter – Spring 2023
In this edition: Trachoma prevention in our communities, letters from school kids to our Elders, going live with AlayaCare, the launch of NATSIAACC. Message from the CEO Welcome to our
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Engaging Young People With Aboriginal Elders
Aboriginal Community Services’ Aboriginal Elders Village (AEV) is currently home to 22 residents. Each Elder has their own story and a wealth of wisdom. It is a privilege that our
3 ways we are embracing continuous improvement this Spring
Spring is a time of rebirth, of newness and rejuvenation. At Aboriginal Community Services we are celebrating the growth of our organisation, as new areas blossom so we are able
Trachoma Prevention: Trevor’s life-long commitment
The ACS community is lucky to call Trevor Buzzacott a part of the team. An Arabana man, Trevor has been working to improve Aboriginal eye health since before the Fred
NATSIAAC Launched: New Peak Body for Aboriginal Aged Care
On the 31st of July our CEO Graham Aitken travelled to Canberra to be a part of the official launch of NATSIAACC, the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ageing
Newsletter – Winter 2023
In this edition: NAIDOC Lunch photo gallery, an introduction to our Outreach Team working beyond aged care, insight into our SAHMRI Research Project, interview with NAIDOC Award Winner Daniel Motlop,
SAHMRI Research Shows Feedback Pathways Are Key To Improving Wellbeing of Aboriginal Aged Care Consumers
Aboriginal Community Services has partnered with the SAHMRI to investigate how to best support the Social and Emotional Wellbeing of First Nations Elders receiving Home Care Packages, and forge ahead in improving Aboriginal aged care.
First Nations Aged Care
This week our Regional Services Team hosted a consultation with Winangali, an Aboriginal communication company specialising in Indigenous engagement, in relation to the experience of First Nations people accessing aged
Newsletter – April 2022
Message from the CEO Welcome to our first newsletter for 2022, Vol. 17, Issue 1. COVID-19 is still impacting South Australia and our aged care services across the state. ACS
Whyalla Office Opening
This week our Regional Services Team hosted a consultation with Winangali, an Aboriginal communication company specialising in Indigenous engagement, in relation to the experience of First Nations people accessing aged