The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) congratulates Larissa Waters on her appointment as the new Leader of the Australian Greens. Ms Waters has long been a passionate advocate for environmental sustainability, gender equity, and...
by Dr. Jill Gallagher AO, VACCHO CEO We live in a country that prides itself on “a fair go for all,” and yet racism still remains an insidious force in our political system today. Our nation’s political discourse has far too often silenced, scapegoated and made our...
For Heidi Knowles, education isn’t just about gaining skills – it’s about proving what’s possible. A proud Yorta Yorta woman, a mother of six, and the primary caregiver for her granddaughter, Heidi juggles life with grit, humour and determination. ‘I’m honest, I’m...
Did you know that Australia is the only country in the world that celebrates its national day on the anniversary of its colonisation? For many of the Commonwealth nations, their national days are usually recognised on dates of which independence was declared, a...
VACCHO’s Centre of Excellence for Aboriginal Families Wellbeing welcomes the Allan Labor Government’s announcement to invest $5.2 million to roll out three new Aboriginal-led pilot programs by Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCO) across Victoria from...
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