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.Â
You can also browse the various health topics below for further information, tools and resources.Â
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
Useful quick links
Social & Emotional Wellbeing
See VACCHO’s Centre for Excellence Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing.Â
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 Declares Renaming Maroondah Hospital After Queen Elizabeth II a Step Backwards
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) are extremely disappointed to learn of...
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Budja Budja creating cultural connections for our young Mob
Budja Budja Aboriginal Co-Op has partnered with VACCHO for the Gariwerd Youth Connections program as a part of a...
Strong conversations strengthen partnerships at final Health and Wellbeing Forum for 2022
VACCHO would like to pay tribute to Aboriginal Community-controlled health organisations, the Aboriginal health...
Highlights from VACCHO’s second annual Members Meeting
VACCHO was excited to host the second Members Meeting of 2022 amongst the gumtrees and frost covered country of the...
VIRAL – the movie breaking down the stigma around Hepititis C
Last week VACCHO attended the highly anticipated premiere of Ilbijerri Theatre Company’s film adaptation of VIRAL, a...
FoodPATH workshops identify the factors leading to unhealthy choices in Community
What has contributed to food choices in the Aboriginal community in recent years? That was the big question asked at a...
New strategy aims to strengthen the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce in VIC
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Report shows positive health and wellbeing signs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in VIC
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A Beautiful Display of Cultural Safety
One of the key pieces of artwork featured as part of the Beautiful Shawl Project is now proudly and permanently...