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
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COMMUNITY HEALTH
Support
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COMMUNITY HEALTH
& NDIS
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COMMUNITY HEALTH
Cancer Screening
& Support
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COMMUNITY HEALTH
Sexual
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COMMUNITY HEALTH
Alcohol
& Other Drugs
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Health
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Ear
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COMMUNITY HEALTH
Nutrition
& Physical Activity
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COMMUNITY HEALTH
Environmental
Health Hazards
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COMMUNITY HEALTH
Diabetes
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COMMUNITY HEALTH
Public Health
Updates
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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
VACCHO launches life-saving new Aboriginal-led model of care for women
WARNING: VACCHO advises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that the following article contains references to...
VACCHO welcomes new Minister for Health, Ingrid Stitt
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) extends its congratulations to Ingrid Stitt...
OPINION: Our Children are the Treaty Generation
Opinion piece by Sheree Lowe This Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day, we have an opportunity...
VACCHO gets cheeky in new bowel screening campaign
This month, the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) launched The Biggest Relief campaign to coincide with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.
VACCHO thanks Jacinta Allan and welcomes Ben Carroll as new Victorian Premier
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) has thanked outgoing Victorian Labor leader...
VACCHO congratulates LEAHA on long-awaited Lakes Entrance clinic
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) congratulates the Lakes Entrance Aboriginal...
VACCHO proudly launches first Aboriginal Human Research Ethics Committee in 25 years
On Friday 17 July, Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) launched its Aboriginal...
VACCHO celebrates important steps toward improved aged care for Aboriginal Elders
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) welcomes the Federal Labor Government’s...
VACCHO officially launches two landmark initiatives to tackle suicide prevention
A night of celebration, Culture and Community marked the official launch of two powerful new tools for Aboriginal and...
Food security grants to strengthen Aboriginal-led food initiatives
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) is partnering with the Victorian Government...
