The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) welcomes yesterday’s announcement by the Victorian Government to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12 years old with no exceptions. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announced...
VACCHO acknowledges the Victorian Government’s decision to prioritise families in the 2024-25 State Budget. However, VACCHO believes that despite some positives, today’s budget falls short of providing the concrete commitment needed to support Aboriginal organisations...
VACCHO is proud to launch a special Men’s possum skin cloak in a groundbreaking initiative aimed at supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cancer patients on their healing journey. Developed in collaboration with the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Peter...
CONTENT WARNING: VACCHO advises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that the following article refers to those who have returned to the Dreaming. The Coronial inquest into the passing of Yamatji, Noongar, Wongi and Pitjantjatjara woman Heather Calgaret...
VACCHO Acting CEO and proud Gumbaynggirr man Jim O’Shea submitted evidence at the Parliament of Victoria’s inquiry into vaping and tobacco controls in Melbourne today. The focus of the inquiry is an evaluation of the associated financial, health, social and...
VACCHO congratulates the ten dedicated Bendigo and District Aboriginal Cooperative (BDAC) staff who graduated from the Diploma of Community Services. The graduation celebration marked the end of 18 months of rigorous study for the students – and a major step forward...
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