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 in collaboration with Wurru Wurru Health Unit (WWHU) has launched a groundbreaking online course aimed at empowering workers in the health and wellbeing sector with the knowledge and skills to provide culturally safe, responsive, and effective care to...
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton formally apologised for the force’s role in the removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families and communities. Held at the Aboriginal Advancement League in Thornbury on Friday, 24 May, the...
VACCHO recently hosted the third Statewide GP Gathering on picturesque Gunditjmara Country, bringing together GPs who work at Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) across Victoria. This special event provided a platform for cultural immersion,...
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...
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