VACCHO submission to the Inquiry into Support at Home Program
Legislative and structural action is needed that embeds self-determination into the heart of the aged care system. This is vital work to uphold Elders’ right to age with dignity,…
Submissions
VACCHO Submission on the National Plan to End Violence
VACCHO welcomes the commitment to a standalone plan to address family, domestic and sexual violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples but strongly urges that this needs to…
Position Statements
VACCHO supports mandatory implementation of the Health Star Rating system
VACCHO signs onto the letter of support calling for mandatory implementation of the Health Star Rating system
Submissions
VACCHO Submission to the Federal Inquiry into racism, hate and violence directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
This submission addresses the nature, prevalence and impact of racism, hate and violence towards First Nations people, the role of online platforms, effective initiatives to combat racism, the threat…
Election
2026 State Election Platform
Our 2026 State Election Platform advocates for strengths-based approaches to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. These initiatives will close the gap in…
Submissions
VACCHO Submission to the Inquiry into anti-LGBTIQA+ hate crimes in Victoria
Rainbow Mob’s queer and cultural identity are intrinsically linked, and any strategies and approaches to addressing anti-queer hate crimes against Rainbow Mob must consider, and be inclusive of, both…
Submissions
Inquiry into The Transition of the Commonwealth Home Support Program to the Support at Home Program
VACCHO recommends the Australian Government develop and implement both interim and long-term funding policies for the ACCO aged care sector as part of the transition to ensure Elders and…
Submissions
Response to the NDIS Market and Sector Development Discussion Paper
This is a submission to the National Disability Insurance Agency in response to the “First Nations Market and Sector Discussion Paper” released in 2025.
Budget
2026-27 Federal Pre Budget Submission
VACCHO’s 2026-27 Federal Budget Submission has prioritised six key areas to improve the health and wellbeing of Victoria’s nearly 80,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Budget
Victoria 2026-27 VACCHO State budget submission – Investing in Healing: Strengthening Aboriginal
VACCHO’s state budget submission puts forward a targeted package of investments that deliver measurable, long-term benefits for Aboriginal health outcomes, social and emotional wellbeing, and economic participation. These investments…
Policy Brief
Discussion Paper: Do we need more peak bodies?
The discussion paper contends that creating additional peak bodies focused on Aboriginal health and wellbeing may compromise the delivery of a culturally safe, holistic, and integrated service model for…
Submissions
Submission Inquiry into student pathways to in-demand industries
Among the recommendations in the submission is a call for structural changes to how Aboriginal Community Controlled Registered Training Organisation (ACC-RTOs) are funded to provide training to workforces in…
