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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.
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COVID-19
Info Hub
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
![Communities Stand Blak, Loud, and Proud during “Epic” NAIDOC Week](https://www.vaccho.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Latest-News-website-image-template-23-1080x675.png)
Communities Stand Blak, Loud, and Proud during “Epic” NAIDOC Week
VACCHO applauds Community and Allies for their enthusiasm, engagement and pride during 2024 NAIDOC Week...
![OPINION: Standing Blak, Loud & Proud against those trying to wipe us out](https://www.vaccho.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Latest-News-website-image-template-64-1080x675.png)
OPINION: Standing Blak, Loud & Proud against those trying to wipe us out
By Dr. Jill Gallagher AO (CEO, VACCHO) and Laura Thompson (Founder, Clothing the Gap)Our people flourished for...
![Student Stories: How Shane Charles found his calling in Community services](https://www.vaccho.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Latest-News-website-image-template-1-1-1080x675.png)
Student Stories: How Shane Charles found his calling in Community services
Know the saying, ‘65,000 years strong’? This couldn’t be truer of Shane Charles, a proud Yorta Yorta man whose...
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Coronial inquest: Joshua Kerr was another preventable Aboriginal death in custody
**Content warning: this piece contains the names of Aboriginal people who have returned to the Dreaming. A Coronial...
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VACCHO proud to award scholarships to emerging leaders in Aboriginal Health
VACCHO is proud to announce the awarding of sixteen scholarships to Aboriginal Health Workers and Aboriginal Health...
![Coroner’s report exposes a system that is grossly failing Aboriginal families and children](https://www.vaccho.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Latest-News-website-image-template-21-1080x675.png)
Coroner’s report exposes a system that is grossly failing Aboriginal families and children
CONTENT WARNING: VACCHO advises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that the following article contains...
![VACCHO Calls for Failing Child Protection System to be “turned on its head” at Summit](https://www.vaccho.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Latest-News-website-image-template-1080x675.png)
VACCHO Calls for Failing Child Protection System to be “turned on its head” at Summit
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO)’s Centre of Excellence for Aboriginal...
![Victoria’s Raise the Age Announcement ‘A Step Forward’ – But Bolder Action Needed](https://www.vaccho.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Latest-News-website-image-template-61-1080x675.png)
Victoria’s Raise the Age Announcement ‘A Step Forward’ – But Bolder Action Needed
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) welcomes yesterday’s announcement by the...
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VACCHO and Wurru Wurru Health Unit launch new Rainbow Mob Health Training in Pride Month
VACCHO in collaboration with Wurru Wurru Health Unit (WWHU) has launched a groundbreaking online course aimed at...
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Sorry is Just the Start: VACCHO Responds to Victoria Police’s Apology
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton formally apologised for the force’s role in the removal of Aboriginal...