The Australian Human Rights Commission has launched the National Anti-Racism Framework which sets out 63 recommendations for the government to implement, with a goal to eventually stamp out racism. Dr Jill Gallagher AO, CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Community...
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) is disappointed by Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s lack of political vision for Australia’s future, by using Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as a culture war smokescreen. Mr...
At the beginning of this year, some supermarkets decided not to stock Australia Day merchandise in their stores ahead of the January 26 public holiday. Like many other Australians and Australian businesses, they recognised that this was not the day to celebrate. ...
Today marks the anniversary of the failed Voice to Parliament referendum, and for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders like VACCHO CEO Dr. Jill Gallagher AO, the referendum outcome remains “very fresh and raw.” Dr. Gallagher spoke at a webinar event last...
By Dr. Jill Gallagher AO (CEO, VACCHO) and Laura Thompson (Founder, Clothing the Gap) Our people flourished for thousands of generations and lived rich lives with strong spiritual connection to our lands and Culture before whitefellas invaded our shores. Our people...
VACCHO were proud to be a part of the 2024 Victorian Health Sector Summit which welcomed over 300 delegates including policymakers, health practitioners, and community leaders to share insights and forge partnerships towards a unified health agenda. One of the...
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