VACCHO welcomes ‘Investment in the future’ by Andrews’ Government

Posted by VACCHO Policy Unit on 5 October 2017

Tags: self-determination, reform, sustainability, Victorian Government, Daniel Andrews, Labor Government, Ms Jill Gallagher AO, Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Plan, Korin Korin Balit-Djak, Louise Carey, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, discrimination, State government, cultural safety, respect, mental distress, Mental Health, self-determination, Aboriginal Victorians, Victorian Government, Aboriginal specific wellbeing, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, Aboriginal health, health and wellbeing, ACCHO, ACCO, VACCHO, Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation

The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) commends the Victorian Government for providing $7.1 million to build sustainability of Aboriginal community controlled organisations (ACCOs).

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Aged Care review highlights changes needed to meet the needs of Aboriginal people

Posted by VACCHO Policy Unit on 19 September 2017

Tags: Louise Carey, NATSIFACP, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program, vulnerable people, Home Care Packages, David Tune AO PSM, aged care reform, Legislated Review of Aged Care 2017 report, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, discrimination, State government, cultural safety, respect, mental distress, Mental Health, self-determination, Aboriginal Victorians, Victorian Government, Aboriginal specific wellbeing, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, Aboriginal health, health and wellbeing, ACCHO, ACCO, VACCHO, Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation

The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO), the peak body representing the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people in Victoria, welcomed the release of the Legislated Review of Aged Care 2017 report and urges the Government to adopt recommendations which promote accessibility and equity in the aged care system.

The review, led by David Tune AO PSM, was conducted to monitor progress of reforms legislated to the aged care system in 2012.

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VACCHO supports a YES vote for Equality

Posted by VACCHO Policy Unit on 6 September 2017

Tags: marriage equality, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, discrimination, Federal government, sistergirls, brotherboys, yes campaign, no campaign, same-sex attracted, LGBTI, equality, marriage rights, cultural safety, respect, Equality Campaign, mental distress, Mental Health, self-determination, Aboriginal Victorians, Victorian Government, Aboriginal specific wellbeing, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, Aboriginal health, health and wellbeing, ACCHO, ACCO, VACCHO, Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation

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Dhauwurd-Wurrung Elderly & Community Health Service awarded STAAR Award

Posted by Dhauwurd-Wurrung Elderly & Community Health Service on 26 July 2017

Tags: culturally safe and respectful workplace, mental distress, workplace bullying, Tackling Lateral Violence in an Aboriginal Health Service and Community, Tess Howells, John Bell, Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association, No More Harm National Conference, Dhauwurd-Wurrung Elderly & Community Health Service, STAAR Healthier Workplace Award, self-determination, Aboriginal Victorians, Victorian Government, Aboriginal specific wellbeing, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, Aboriginal health, health and wellbeing, ACCHOs, ACCO, health outcomes, VACCHO, Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation

Dhauwurd-Wurrung Elderly & Community Health Services was awarded a ‘STAAR Healthier Workplace Award’ by the National No More Harm Conference in Brisbane.  The award was accepted by John Bell, CEO and Tess Howells, Psychologist.

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