Your
Health
Information and resources for communities.
VACCHO leads and supports Aboriginal Community Control and the broader health and social services sector to deliver transformative health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Victoria.
We want to empower all members of Community to take charge of their health and live long and healthy lives.
Your local Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) will always be available to provide you, your family and Community the best advice regarding your health and wellbeing.
You can also browse the various health topics below for further information, tools and resources.
COMMUNITY HEALTH
Maternity
& Early Years
COMMUNITY HEALTH
Support
COMMUNITY HEALTH
& NDIS
COMMUNITY HEALTH
Cancer Screening
& Support
COMMUNITY HEALTH
Sexual
Health
COMMUNITY HEALTH
Alcohol
& Other Drugs
COMMUNITY HEALTH
Health
COMMUNITY HEALTH
Ear
Health
COMMUNITY HEALTH
Nutrition
& Physical Activity
COMMUNITY HEALTH
Environmental
Health Hazards
COMMUNITY HEALTH
Diabetes
COMMUNITY HEALTH
COVID-19
Info Hub
Useful quick links
Social & Emotional Wellbeing
See VACCHO’s Centre for Excellence Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing.
The FoodPATH Project
The FoodPATH project aims to empower Communities to determine the actions needed to promote healthier food environments.
Breast screening
Time to get your breasts checked? Make an appointment with BreastScreen Victoria and their mobile van. More infomation here.
Latest info about COVID-19
Stay up to date on all the latest info for Mob including where and when to get your booster shot.
Latest news
Centre of Excellence for Aboriginal Families Wellbeing Marks One Year of Advocacy and Change
This December, the Centre of Excellence for Aboriginal Families Wellbeing celebrates one year of driving change and...
VACCHO Demands the Victorian Government Fund an Aboriginal-led Model of Custodial Health Care
WARNING: VACCHO advises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that the following article contains references to...
Discarding ‘Activity Test’ For Childcare A Win For Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Families
VACCHO’s Centre of Excellence for Aboriginal Families Wellbeing welcomes Federal Labor’s plan to drop the childcare...
A National Anti-Racism Framework is great, but what we really need is action
The Australian Human Rights Commission has launched the National Anti-Racism Framework which sets out 63...
VACCHO Condemns Dutton’s Culture War Against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) is disappointed by Federal Opposition...
Student Stories: Dylan Louie and Patricia Klauss on the power of walking together
There’s no two ways about it: Patricia Klauss and Dylan Louie walk together to ensure no one is left behind....
“I’m all for Australia Day celebrations, but January 26 is not the day”
At the beginning of this year, some supermarkets decided not to stock Australia Day merchandise in their stores ahead...
New VACCHO campaign calls Aboriginal people to pursue careers in health and wellbeing
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) has launched a new campaign calling...
VACCHO Welcomes Two New Board Members
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) is delighted to announce the appointments...
VACCHO Celebrates the Outstanding Achievements of 59 Student Graduates
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) celebrated the accomplishments of 59...