South Australian Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation Network

South Australian Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation Network South Australian Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation Network

Indigenous Literacy DayToday we celebrate the power of stories, language and culture.Stories connect us to our Elders, f...
02/09/2026

Indigenous Literacy Day

Today we celebrate the power of stories, language and culture.

Stories connect us to our Elders, families, Country and community and help keep culture strong for generations to come.

Let’s celebrate the stories that inspire us, connect us and bring us together.

Strong stories. Strong culture. Strong communities.

The Wave Hill Walk‑Off led by Vincent Lingiari reshaped this country. It exposed injustice, asserted cultural authority,...
16/08/2026

The Wave Hill Walk‑Off led by Vincent Lingiari reshaped this country. It exposed injustice, asserted cultural authority, and proved that Aboriginal people will always stand firm for our rights to land and self‑determination.

In South Australia, that legacy continues through Traditional Owners and Native Title holders, supported by SA Native Title Services as the state’s peak. Their leadership protects Country and ensures our land rights are recognised and respected.

Land rights changed Australia — and they remain essential to Closing the Gap. Respect for Native Title holders must guide every decision.

Today on International Youth Day, we celebrate the strength, pride and cultural leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Stra...
11/08/2026

Today on International Youth Day, we celebrate the strength, pride and cultural leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth carry culture forward, guide community, and shape strong futures.

Across South Australia, ACCOs walk alongside young people — creating safe spaces, cultural programs and opportunities that support wellbeing, identity and connection. SAACCON is proud to champion this work and advocate for community‑led approaches that improve outcomes for Aboriginal youth.

We honour young people, their cultural authority, and the ACCOs who empower them every day.

Today we celebrate Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and Well‑being — and the Aboriginal women whose cultural stren...
09/08/2026

Today we celebrate Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and Well‑being — and the Aboriginal women whose cultural strength, knowledge and care continue to shape our families and communities.

Indigenous midwives show the deep responsibilities carried by Aboriginal women: keeping culture strong, supporting mums and babies, guiding families, and nurturing community wellbeing. Across South Australia, ACCOs proudly uphold this leadership through culturally safe maternal, child and family services led by Aboriginal women.

This work strengthens the Closing the Gap Priority Reforms, ensuring Aboriginal women’s voices lead the decisions that build better futures for our families.

We honour midwives, mothers, Aunties, sisters — all the deadly Aboriginal women whose leadership, love and cultural authority continue to lift our communities.

Happy National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day.South Australia is home to incredible Aboriginal Com...
04/08/2026

Happy National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day.

South Australia is home to incredible Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) that work tirelessly every day to improve the lives of Aboriginal children, young people and families. Today, we celebrate their unwavering commitment, leadership and the positive difference they make across our communities.

To learn more about the ACCOs supporting communities across South Australia, visit our website. https://saaccon.org.au/the-acco-network/

Disclaimer: A stock image has been used to protect the safety, privacy and confidentiality of Aboriginal children and young people. No children receiving services or in care are depicted or identified in this post.

Lowitja O’Donoghue Day — Celebratory PostToday we celebrate Lowitja O’Donoghue Day — honouring an extraordinary Aborigin...
01/08/2026

Lowitja O’Donoghue Day — Celebratory Post

Today we celebrate Lowitja O’Donoghue Day — honouring an extraordinary Aboriginal leader whose courage, brilliance and unwavering commitment to our people changed this nation for the better.

Lowitja’s legacy shines brightly across our communities. Her leadership showed the power of standing strong in culture, speaking truth, and fighting for justice. That same strength lives on today in our Aboriginal Community‑Controlled Organisations, families and communities who continue to lead with pride, resilience and determination.

As we celebrate Lowitja, we acknowledge the generations who carry culture forward, build strong futures for our children, and show every day what Aboriginal excellence looks like.

Her legacy lifts us. Aboriginal communities carry it. And today, we celebrate it all.

A huge thank you to our lovely partner, Paul from Subnet, who dropped off some very lovely donuts for the team, just bec...
29/07/2026

A huge thank you to our lovely partner, Paul from Subnet, who dropped off some very lovely donuts for the team, just because. We truly appreciate the thoughtful gesture and the continued partnership. Safe to say, they didn't last long!

SAACCON was proud to stand with the Office for Early Childhood Development on 20 July for the launch of the Aboriginal E...
21/07/2026

SAACCON was proud to stand with the Office for Early Childhood Development on 20 July for the launch of the Aboriginal Early Childhood Strategy — showing the real impact of partnership and co‑design led by community voices.

Thank you to everyone who shared their knowledge and lived experience. Your guidance shaped this strategy from the ground up.

A proud milestone for our communities and a reminder of what genuine partnership can achieve.

Check out the Aboriginal Early Childhood Strategy here: https://www.earlychildhood.sa.gov.au/for-providers/aboriginal-early-childhood-strategy

We're Hiring – Business Services Officer Want to be part of something new and meaningful? The new South Australian Abori...
09/07/2026

We're Hiring – Business Services Officer

Want to be part of something new and meaningful?

The new South Australian Aboriginal Housing Peak Body is seeking a Business Services Officer to help support the establishment and growth of a new Aboriginal-led organisation focused on strengthening housing outcomes for Aboriginal communities across South Australia.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in administration, business support, finance or project coordination who enjoys building systems, supporting good governance and making a positive impact.

📍 Adelaide
📅 Applications close: COB Friday 31 July 2026

📧 To apply, send your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

To learn more or request a position description, contact April Lawrie at [email protected].

Please share this opportunity with your networks!

This NAIDOC Week, we celebrate “50 Years of Deadly” — a theme that perfectly reflects the legacy of South Australia’s Ab...
05/07/2026

This NAIDOC Week, we celebrate “50 Years of Deadly” — a theme that perfectly reflects the legacy of South Australia’s Aboriginal Community‑Controlled Organisations. For decades, ACCOs have been deadly in every sense: bold, community‑driven, culturally grounded and fiercely committed to Aboriginal leadership.

Many of SA’s ACCOs were founded more than 50 years ago, built by Elders and community leaders who fought for self‑determination long before it was recognised. Their history mirrors this year’s theme: half a century of deadly advocacy, deadly cultural strength, and deadly community‑led change.

From health and healing to justice, education, family support and cultural revitalisation, ACCOs have carried the spirit of “50 Years of Deadly” through every generation. Their longevity shows what happens when Aboriginal people lead the decisions that shape their futures.

This NAIDOC Week, we honour their past, celebrate their impact, and recognise the deadly leadership that continues to guide South Australia forward.

NAIDOC2026

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