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VACCHO is the peak representative for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria
We have 33 member Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations providing support to over 65,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the state. We lead and support Aboriginal Community Control and the broader health and social services sector to deliver transformative health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal communities in Victoria.
Investing in Aboriginal health and wellbeing infrastructure
This research report, Investing in Aboriginal health and wellbeing infrastructure, jointly developed by Infrastructure Victoria and the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) recommends the Victorian Government act now to fund urgent repairs to make ACCO buildings safe, operational and efficient.
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Victorian 2025 State Budget delivers some wins for Aboriginal communities
VACCHO welcomes some funding wins for Victorian Aboriginal communities in today’s budget announcement but acknowledges...
VACCHO celebrates three years of the Balit Durn Durn Centre
VACCHO congratulates the Balit Durn Durn Centre on three years of pioneering change. Sheree Lowe, Executive Director...
VACCHO congratulates Senator Larissa Waters on her appointment as leader of the Australian Greens
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) congratulates Larissa Waters on her...
Yappera Children’s Service becomes VACCHO’s newest Asssociate Member
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) is excited to announce that Yappera...
VACCHO congratulates Sussan Ley on becoming new Liberal Party leader
VACCHO extends its warm congratulations to Sussan Ley on her appointment as the new leader of the Liberal party. As a...
VACCHO urges the re-elected Labor government to make Closing the Gap a priority
VACCHO congratulates Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party on their election victory over the weekend....
OPINION: Stop using Aboriginal people as a political football
by Dr. Jill Gallagher AO, VACCHO CEOWe live in a country that prides itself on “a fair go for all,” and yet racism...
Urgent infrastructure investment needed to support the health andwellbeing of Aboriginal Victorians
Urgent investment in Aboriginal Community-Controlled health infrastructure is needed to deliver safe and effective...
VACCHO launches powerful new ad campaign ahead of Federal election
VACCHO is proud to announce the launch of its Speak Out campaign, a bold new initiative encouraging Australians to...
Student Stories: Jessica Joy Cottom on building a brighter future
Jessica Joy Cottom isn’t just studying a Diploma of Counselling – she’s rewriting her story. A strong and proud...
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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Culture
Racism, ignorance, and fear-mongering have no place in Australia.
At a time when voices of division are growing louder, it’s more important than ever to come together and celebrate the rich, living culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Our 2025 Federal Election platform and scorecard
VACCHO’s 2025 Federal Election Platform advocates for strengths-based approaches to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
It prioritises six projects that will uplift the health and wellbeing of Victoria’s more than 79,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
The
Balit Durn Durn
Centre
We are proud to announce the establishment of the Balit Durn Durn Centre, an initiative designed to foster innovation and improvement in social and emotional wellbeing practice, policy and research.
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