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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.
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Another year of success with the Beautiful Shawl Project
The Beautiful Shawl Project is making significant strides in increasing access to potentially life-saving breast...
VACCHO Launches the Victorian ACCO Model at Parliament House
VACCHO launched the new holistic model of Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCO) on 16 October 2024. The...
The Voice Referendum One Year On: VACCHO Remains Committed to Advocating for Aboriginal Rights and Recognition
Today marks the anniversary of the failed Voice to Parliament referendum, and for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
VACCHO Hosts its Second Community Question Time Ahead of Frankston Council Election
VACCHO in partnership with Nairm Marr Djambana, hosted an Aboriginal Community Question Time in Frankston...
Balit Durn Durn Centre Marks Two Years of Transformative Change
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) celebrated the Balit Durn Durn Centre’s...
New Research Shows Urgent Action on Food Security Is Needed
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) is thrilled to announce the publication of...
VACCHO outraged by Governments potential backflip on raising the age of criminal responsibility
VACCHO is deeply concerned to learn the Victorian Government is considering breaking their promise to raise the age of...
VACCHO Reaffirms Commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Families on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the...
Communities Stand Blak, Loud, and Proud during “Epic” NAIDOC Week
VACCHO applauds Community and Allies for their enthusiasm, engagement and pride during 2024 NAIDOC Week...
OPINION: Standing Blak, Loud & Proud against those trying to wipe us out
By Dr. Jill Gallagher AO (CEO, VACCHO) and Laura Thompson (Founder, Clothing the Gap)Our people flourished for...
The Beautiful Shawl Project
A collaborative, Community-led initiative providing safe and empowering breast screening experiences for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
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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