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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.
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...
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...
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