**Content warning: this piece contains the names of Aboriginal people who have returned to the Dreaming. A Coronial inquest into the death of 32-year-old Yorta Yorta and Gunaikurnai man, Joshua Kerr, in Victoria’s Port Phillip Prison, has been deemed ‘a preventable...
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) welcomes yesterday’s announcement by the Victorian Government to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12 years old with no exceptions. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announced...
VACCHO acknowledges the Victorian Government’s decision to prioritise families in the 2024-25 State Budget. However, VACCHO believes that despite some positives, today’s budget falls short of providing the concrete commitment needed to support Aboriginal organisations...
CONTENT WARNING: VACCHO advises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that the following article refers to those who have returned to the Dreaming. The Coronial inquest into the passing of Yamatji, Noongar, Wongi and Pitjantjatjara woman Heather Calgaret...
VACCHO Acting CEO and proud Gumbaynggirr man Jim O’Shea submitted evidence at the Parliament of Victoria’s inquiry into vaping and tobacco controls in Melbourne today. The focus of the inquiry is an evaluation of the associated financial, health, social and...
National Closing the Gap Day is stark reminder that the advent of the two Closing the Gap Agreements over 15 years deliver minimal change unless they are held up by meaningful investment in self-determination and Aboriginal-led approaches. Despite the best intentions...
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