Your
Health
Information and resources for communities.
VACCHO leads and supports Aboriginal Community Control and the broader health and social services sector to deliver transformative health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Victoria.
We want to empower all members of Community to take charge of their health and live long and healthy lives.
Your local Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) will always be available to provide you, your family and Community the best advice regarding your health and wellbeing.Â
You can also browse the various health topics below for further information, tools and resources.Â
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& Early Years
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COMMUNITY HEALTH
& NDIS
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Cancer Screening
& Support
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Alcohol
& Other Drugs
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Health
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Ear
Health
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Nutrition
& Physical Activity
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Environmental
Health Hazards
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Diabetes
COMMUNITY HEALTH
COVID-19
Info Hub
Useful quick links
Social & Emotional Wellbeing
See VACCHO’s Centre for Excellence Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing.Â
The FoodPATH Project
The FoodPATH project aims to empower Communities to determine the actions needed to promote healthier food environments.
Breast screening
Time to get your breasts checked? Make an appointment with BreastScreen Victoria and their mobile van. More infomation here.
Latest info about COVID-19
Stay up to date on all the latest info for Mob including where and when to get your booster shot.
Latest news
VACCHO CEO Jill Gallagher Delivers Compelling Evidence at Yoorrook Justice Commission’s Land Hearings.
Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) CEO Dr. Jill Gallagher AO has delivered a raw,...
Boosting Support for Aboriginal Organisations the Key to Closing the GapÂ
National Closing the Gap Day is stark reminder that the advent of the two Closing the Gap Agreements over 15 years...
New monitoring technology a significant setback for bail reform and Aboriginal children Â
VACCHO is deeply disappointed in the Victorian Government’s announcement that they will introduce a trial of...
Victorian Government dismisses lived experiences of Aboriginal people in prisons
CONTENT WARNING: VACCHO advises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that the following article contains...
New report: Community empowerment the key to food security
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) in partnership with Deakin University’s...
VACCHO Highlights Systematic Health Failings With Yoorrook Submission
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) has submitted its comprehensive health...
VACCHO / Balit Durn Durn Centre Welcome Victorian Government’s Apology for Institutional Harms
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) and The Balit Durn Durn Centre welcome the...
Lowitja Institute / VACCHO Study Unveils Aboriginal-led Accountability Body As Solution To Closing The Gap
Yesterday, the Productivity Commission delivered a scathing report on the National Agreement on Closing the Gap,...
Closing The Gap Review: VACCHO Calls for Urgent Government Action to Empower ACCOs
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) expresses deep concern over the findings of...
January 26 – A Day to Mourn, Heal, and Learn – Not celebrate.
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) is encouraging Aboriginal and communities...