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...
Jessica Joy Cottom isn’t just studying a Diploma of Counselling – she’s rewriting her story. A strong and proud Wiradjuri woman, a ‘deadly big sister’ and a single mum, Jessica is proof that it’s never too late to create a new path for yourself. ‘I’ve always wanted to...
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Victoria are missing out on precision medicine, and VACCHO is working to change that. Genomic care – which includes genetic screening – is a way to learn more about your health and potential risks. It has the...
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation’s (VACCHO) Balit Durn Durn Centre are deeply saddened by the findings in the latest report published by the Coroners Court of Victoria. Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised...
For Kayla Harrison, being a leader in her Community isn’t about titles – it’s about showing up, breaking cycles and making real change. At just 22 years old, Kayla, a proud Yorta Yorta and Gurnai-Kurnai woman, is already making an impact as a Chronic Health...
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