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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.
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) welcomes yesterday’s announcement by the...
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...
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...
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