Opinion by Dr Jill Gallagher AO For far too long, my people have been told to “get over it,” to “move on,” and to “let the past be the past.” But for the First Peoples of this country, the past is not something we can simply sweep under the rug, because it lives with...
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) has welcomed the Allan Labor Government’s $12.5 million investment to support the Dandenong and District Aborigines Co-Operative Limited (DDACL) – a critical step toward restoring services to...
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...
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