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Dr. Jill Gallagher AO awarded highest honour from La Trobe University
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) CEO, Dr Jill Gallagher was awarded the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award in a ceremony hosted...
VACCHO deeply concerned by alarming increase in suicide rate
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation’s (VACCHO) Balit Durn Durn Centre are deeply saddened by the findings in the latest report published...
Alumni Trailblazers: Kayla Harrison on breaking the cycle and leading with heart
For Kayla Harrison, being a leader in her Community isn’t about titles – it’s about showing up, breaking cycles and making real change. At just 22 years old, Kayla, a...
VACCHO calls on all governments to take urgent action on the ‘Bringing them Home’ report recommendations
VACCHO’s Centre of Excellence for Aboriginal Families Wellbeing and the Balit Durn Durn Centre, supports the urgent call from the Healing Foundation, for all...
Alumni Trailblazers: Heidi Knowles on reclaiming her path and leading by example
For Heidi Knowles, education isn’t just about gaining skills – it’s about proving what’s possible. A proud Yorta Yorta woman, a mother of six, and the primary caregiver...
Leaders meet with Minister O’Neil to discuss serious state of Aboriginal housing and homelessness in Victoria
Today Aboriginal leaders met with the Federal Minister for Housing and Homelessness Clare O'Neil, to discuss the critical priorities of housing and homelessness amongst...