Media releases

Wungurilwil Gapgapduir: another step towards thriving Aboriginal families

Posted by VACCHO VACYPA Policy on 26 April 2018

Tags: Aboriginal children in Aboriginal care, Victorian Government, Aboriginal families and communities, social determinants of health, connection to culture and Country, resilient and culturally confident Aboriginal children and young people, Karen Heap, Wungurilwil Gapgapduir, out of home care, Victorian Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People, Victorian Aboriginal Children and Young People’s Alliance, Victorian Aboriginal Children and Young People’s Alliance, Ian Ham, Self-determination, Aboriginal Victorians, Victorian Government, Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, ACCHO, ACCO, VACCHO

The Wungurilwil Gapgapduir: Aboriginal Children and Families Agreement has been embraced by the Victorian Aboriginal Children and Young People’s Alliance (VACYP Alliance) and the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Heath Organisation (VACCHO).

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Important new appointment for Aboriginal children and young people

Posted by VACCHO Policy on 18 April 2018

Tags: detention, out of home care, Michael Bell, Victorian Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People, Justin Mohamed, Victorian Aboriginal Children and Young People’s Alliance, Victorian Aboriginal Children and Young People’s Alliance, Ian Ham, Self-determination, Aboriginal Victorians, Victorian Government, Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, ACCHO, ACCO, VACCHO

The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) and the Victorian Aboriginal Children and Young People’s Alliance (VACYP Alliance) have welcomed the appointment of Justin Mohamed as the second Victorian Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People.

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Big shoes to fill as Andrew Jackomos completes terms as Victorian Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People

Posted by VACCHO Communications on 30 January 2018

Tags: Andrew Jackomos, Victorian Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People, Aboriginal Children and Young People’s Alliance, Aboriginal Victorians, Victorian Government, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, ACCHO, ACCO, VACCHO

The inaugural Victorian Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People, Andrew Jackomos, has been praised for the “enormous impact” he has had as he steps down from the role he has held since 2013.

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Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation Inc.

Media releases

Wungurilwil Gapgapduir: another step towards thriving Aboriginal families

Important new appointment for Aboriginal children and young people

Big shoes to fill as Andrew Jackomos completes terms as Victorian Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People