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VACCHO is the peak representative for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria
We have 34 member Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations providing support to over 65,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the state. We lead and support Aboriginal Community Control and the broader health and social services sector to deliver transformative health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal communities in Victoria.
Investing in Aboriginal health and wellbeing infrastructure
This research report, Investing in Aboriginal health and wellbeing infrastructure, jointly developed by Infrastructure Victoria and the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) recommends the Victorian Government act now to fund urgent repairs to make ACCO buildings safe, operational and efficient.
Latest News

OPINION: National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day: Little Footsteps, Big Future
Opinion by Sheree Lowe Our children are our Elders of the future. Our future leaders. They are born with inherent...

ACCOs lead the way in the new Lung Cancer Screening Program
The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) and Gippsland and East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-Operative (GEGAC) are...

Statement on discriminatory new bail reforms will cost more Aboriginal lives
WARNING: VACCHO advises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that the following contains references to those...

VACCHO demands an Aboriginal-led Model of Custodial Health Care as recommended by Coroner in Heather Calgaret inquest
WARNING: VACCHO advises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that the following contains references to those...

NAIDOC: Truth-telling and treaty will pave the way forward for future generations
Opinion by Dr Jill Gallagher AO For far too long, my people have been told to “get over it,” to “move on,” and to “let...

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...
Share, respect, celebrate
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Culture
Racism, ignorance, and fear-mongering have no place in Australia.
At a time when voices of division are growing louder, it’s more important than ever to come together and celebrate the rich, living culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Events
Beautiful Shawl Project at Kirrae Health Service
Beautiful Shawl Project at Kirrae Health Service
Beautiful Shawl Project at Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Op
Beautiful Shawl Project at Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Op
Our 2025 Federal Election platform and scorecard
VACCHO’s 2025 Federal Election Platform advocates for strengths-based approaches to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
It prioritises six projects that will uplift the health and wellbeing of Victoria’s more than 79,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

The
Balit Durn Durn
Centre
We are proud to announce the establishment of the Balit Durn Durn Centre, an initiative designed to foster innovation and improvement in social and emotional wellbeing practice, policy and research.
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