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VACCHO regularly publishes media releases include announcements of latest news, press releases, new report submissions and policy positions as well as day to day reactions to developments in policy areas related to the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector.
Coronial inquest into passing of Heather Calgaret commences.Â
CONTENT WARNING: VACCHO advises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that the following article refers to...
VACCHO Submits Evidence at Inquiry into Vaping and Tobacco ControlsÂ
VACCHO Acting CEO and proud Gumbaynggirr man Jim O’Shea submitted evidence at the Parliament of Victoria’s inquiry...
Aboriginal Health Practitioners can now administer immunisations to CommunityÂ
Good news just in time for World Immunisation Week: AHPRA-registered Aboriginal Health Practitioners and Workers can...
Not opening a second supervised injecting room fails Victoria’s most vulnerable people
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) and The Balit Durn Durn Centre are deeply...
VACCHO celebrates the success of BDAC graduates
VACCHO congratulates the ten dedicated Bendigo and District Aboriginal Cooperative (BDAC) staff who graduated from the...
Hard-Hitting Cultural Safety Panel Session a Highlight of Victorian Health Sector Summit
VACCHO were proud to be a part of the 2024 Victorian Health Sector Summit which welcomed over 300 delegates including...
Researchers seek Government funding for ethical Aboriginal-led research
The research sector has been coming out in force to endorse the recently launched Victorian Health, Medical and...
New Health Promotion Van to Boost Health Screening Access for Aboriginal Communities in Victoria
In an exciting collaboration, the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) is thrilled...
Historic Statewide Gathering Shapes Next Steps on Journey Towards Treaty
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) pays tribute to Communities across Victoria...
Transforming the Cancer Journey at World Indigenous Cancer Conference
Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) was honoured to attend the third World...
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