Your
Health
Information and resources for communities.
VACCHO leads and supports Aboriginal Community Control and the broader health and social services sector to deliver transformative health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Victoria.
We want to empower all members of Community to take charge of their health and live long and healthy lives.
Your local Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) will always be available to provide you, your family and Community the best advice regarding your health and wellbeing.
You can also browse the various health topics below for further information, tools and resources.
COMMUNITY HEALTH
Maternity
& Early Years
COMMUNITY HEALTH
Support
COMMUNITY HEALTH
& NDIS
COMMUNITY HEALTH
Cancer Screening
& Support
COMMUNITY HEALTH
Sexual
Health
COMMUNITY HEALTH
Alcohol
& Other Drugs
COMMUNITY HEALTH
Health
COMMUNITY HEALTH
Ear
Health
COMMUNITY HEALTH
Nutrition
& Physical Activity
COMMUNITY HEALTH
COVID-19
Info Hub
COMMUNITY HEALTH
Diabetes
Useful quick links
Social & Emotional Wellbeing
See VACCHO’s Centre for Excellence Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing.
The FoodPATH Project
The FoodPATH project aims to empower Communities to determine the actions needed to promote healthier food environments.
Breast screening
Time to get your breasts checked? Make an appointment with BreastScreen Victoria and their mobile van. More infomation here.
Latest info about COVID-19
Stay up to date on all the latest info for Mob including where and when to get your booster shot.
Latest news
Health Workers: The Voice will improve health outcomes
In a survey of 1600 health workers* across Victoria, 80% believed that health and wellbeing outcomes would be improved if Aboriginal people had more involvement in developing health policy.
VACCHO Rejects Claims that Colonisation Has No Ongoing Negative Impacts
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) vehemently rejects recent claims made by...
Community Leaders Gather at Aboriginal Advancement League To Deliver Emphatic ‘Yes’
Revered First Nations’ leaders from across the state have united to deliver a powerful show of support for a ‘Yes’...
Partnership Forum Strengthens Commitment to Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing
The Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Partnership Forum recently convened at Bunjil Place, Narre Warren, for its second...
VACCHO Thrilled to Host Uluru Dialogue for ‘You’re the Voice’ Campaign Launch
Members of the Uluru Dialogue and key advocates for the ‘Yes’ campaign in Victoria joined forces at VACCHO on Sunday...
VACCHO Pays Tribute To ‘Legend’ Michael Long as Inspiring Walk For ‘Yes’ Vote Begins
VACCHO celebrated revered leader Michael Long who encouraged Australia to “share the love” whilst embarking on his 650...
VACCHO TO CELEBRATE ELDERS AT NOT TO BE MISSED VICTORIAN ABORIGINAL ELDERS SUMMIT
This year VACCHO is paying tribute to our Elders by hosting a not-to-be-missed Victorian Aboriginal Elders Summit...
VACCHO Congratulates First Peoples’ Assembly As New Co-Chairs Named at Parliament House Opening Meeting
VACCHO would like to congratulate the newly elected co-chairs of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria Wamba Wamba,...
Assistant Minister Malarndirri McCarthy and Senator Jana Stewart meet with VACCHO Members
VACCHO was deeply honored to host a meeting with the Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri...
VTA AWARD NOMINATION CELEBRATES THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF VACCHO MEMBERS, STUDENTS, AND TRAINERS
VACCHO is thrilled to have been nominated as one of the three finalists for Community Training Provider of the Year at...