The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) extends its congratulations to Harriet Shing on her new appointments as the Minister for Health, Ambulance Services and Water.

VACCHO CEO, Dr Jill Gallagher AO says she welcomes the wealth of experience Minister Shing brings from her previous portfolios and especially looks forward to working with her as the new co-Chair of the Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Partnership Forum.

“I hope that Ms Shing and the Victorian Labor party’s renewed leadership brings with it a fresh and genuine energy to engaging with and listening to Aboriginal communities across Victoria,” she said.

As Minister for Housing, Minister Shing provided testimony at the Yoorrook Justice Commission hearings in April 2024, where she spoke strongly about the need for action to address the social determinants of health in Aboriginal communities.

“VACCHO looks forward to continued partnership between Community and the Department of Health to ensure Aboriginal health remains self-determined, accessible and deeply rooted in Culture,” Dr Gallagher said.

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