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The latest News and Media related to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health sector.
VACCHO regularly publishes media releases include announcements of latest news, press releases, new report submissions and policy positions as well as day to day reactions to developments in policy areas related to the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector.
Student Stories: Jessica Joy Cottom on building a brighter future
Jessica Joy Cottom isn’t just studying a Diploma of Counselling – she’s rewriting her story. A strong and proud...
VACCHO calls for urgent action on Aboriginal equity in genomics at State of Genomic Care Summit
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Victoria are missing out on precision medicine, and VACCHO is...
The Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Partnership Forum reiterates the need for Accountability
The Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Partnership (AHWP) Forum came together on 25-26 March at the Aborigines...
VACCHO’s Community Question Time sparks fervent discussions ahead of the Federal Election
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) hosted their third Community Question Time...
Dr. Jill Gallagher AO awarded highest honour from La Trobe University
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) CEO, Dr Jill Gallagher was awarded the 2025...
VACCHO deeply concerned by alarming increase in suicide rate
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation’s (VACCHO) Balit Durn Durn Centre are deeply...
Alumni Trailblazers: Kayla Harrison on breaking the cycle and leading with heart
For Kayla Harrison, being a leader in her Community isn’t about titles – it’s about showing up, breaking cycles and...
VACCHO calls on all governments to take urgent action on the ‘Bringing them Home’ report recommendations
VACCHO’s Centre of Excellence for Aboriginal Families Wellbeing and the Balit Durn Durn Centre, supports the urgent...
Alumni Trailblazers: Heidi Knowles on reclaiming her path and leading by example
For Heidi Knowles, education isn’t just about gaining skills – it’s about proving what’s possible. A proud Yorta Yorta...
Leaders meet with Minister O’Neil to discuss serious state of Aboriginal housing and homelessness in Victoria
Today Aboriginal leaders met with the Federal Minister for Housing and Homelessness Clare O'Neil, to discuss the...
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