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The latest News and Media related to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health sector.
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.
OPINION: National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day: Little Footsteps, Big Future
Opinion by Sheree Lowe Our children are our Elders of the future. Our future leaders. They are born with inherent...
ACCOs lead the way in the new Lung Cancer Screening Program
The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) and Gippsland and East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-Operative (GEGAC) are...
Statement on discriminatory new bail reforms will cost more Aboriginal lives
WARNING: VACCHO advises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that the following contains references to those...
VACCHO demands an Aboriginal-led Model of Custodial Health Care as recommended by Coroner in Heather Calgaret inquest
WARNING: VACCHO advises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that the following contains references to those...
NAIDOC: Truth-telling and treaty will pave the way forward for future generations
Opinion by Dr Jill Gallagher AO For far too long, my people have been told to “get over it,” to “move on,” and to “let...
VACCHO applauds Yoorrook’s historic truth-telling report and recommendations
VACCHO welcomes the final report delivered by the Yoorrook Justice Commission which makes 100 recommendations to the...
VACCHO WELCOMES $12.5M LIFELINE FOR DDACL — URGES BROADER ACTION ON ABORIGINAL HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) has welcomed the Allan Labor Government’s...
Rainbow Mob representation in ACCOs: Craig Holloway on pride and purpose
Determined to have a career that makes a difference, proud Yorta Yorta man Craig Holloway has spent more than 30 years...
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...
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