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VACCHO regularly publishes media releases include announcements of latest news, press releases, new report submissions and policy positions as well as day to day reactions to developments in policy areas related to the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector.

Student Stories: Keely Ah-Kit on turning personal pain into purpose
VACCHO would like to advise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that this article may contain images, voices,...

Victorian 2025 State Budget delivers some wins for Aboriginal communities
VACCHO welcomes some funding wins for Victorian Aboriginal communities in today’s budget announcement but acknowledges...

VACCHO celebrates three years of the Balit Durn Durn Centre
VACCHO congratulates the Balit Durn Durn Centre on three years of pioneering change. Sheree Lowe, Executive Director...

VACCHO congratulates Senator Larissa Waters on her appointment as leader of the Australian Greens
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) congratulates Larissa Waters on her...

Yappera Children’s Service becomes VACCHO’s newest Asssociate Member
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) is excited to announce that Yappera...

VACCHO congratulates Sussan Ley on becoming new Liberal Party leader
VACCHO extends its warm congratulations to Sussan Ley on her appointment as the new leader of the Liberal party. As a...

VACCHO urges the re-elected Labor government to make Closing the Gap a priority
VACCHO congratulates Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party on their election victory over the weekend....

OPINION: Stop using Aboriginal people as a political football
by Dr. Jill Gallagher AO, VACCHO CEOWe live in a country that prides itself on “a fair go for all,” and yet racism...

Urgent infrastructure investment needed to support the health andwellbeing of Aboriginal Victorians
Urgent investment in Aboriginal Community-Controlled health infrastructure is needed to deliver safe and effective...

VACCHO launches powerful new ad campaign ahead of Federal election
VACCHO is proud to announce the launch of its Speak Out campaign, a bold new initiative encouraging Australians to...
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