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.
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& Early Years
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& NDIS
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& Support
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Alcohol
& Other Drugs
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Health
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Nutrition
& Physical Activity
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Environmental
Health Hazards
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Diabetes
COMMUNITY HEALTH
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
Another year of success with the Beautiful Shawl Project
The Beautiful Shawl Project is making significant strides in increasing access to potentially life-saving breast...
VACCHO Launches the Victorian ACCO Model at Parliament House
VACCHO launched the new holistic model of Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCO) on 16 October 2024. The...
The Voice Referendum One Year On: VACCHO Remains Committed to Advocating for Aboriginal Rights and Recognition
Today marks the anniversary of the failed Voice to Parliament referendum, and for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
VACCHO Hosts its Second Community Question Time Ahead of Frankston Council Election
VACCHO in partnership with Nairm Marr Djambana, hosted an Aboriginal Community Question Time in Frankston...
Balit Durn Durn Centre Marks Two Years of Transformative Change
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) celebrated the Balit Durn Durn Centre’s...
New Research Shows Urgent Action on Food Security Is Needed
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) is thrilled to announce the publication of...
VACCHO outraged by Governments potential backflip on raising the age of criminal responsibility
VACCHO is deeply concerned to learn the Victorian Government is considering breaking their promise to raise the age of...
VACCHO Reaffirms Commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Families on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the...
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
By Dr. Jill Gallagher AO (CEO, VACCHO) and Laura Thompson (Founder, Clothing the Gap)Our people flourished for...