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.Â
You can also browse the various health topics below for further information, tools and resources.Â
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.Â
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
Third VACCHO Statewide GP Gathering on Gunditjmara Country a Celebration of Culture and Connection
VACCHO recently hosted the third Statewide GP Gathering on picturesque Gunditjmara Country, bringing together GPs who...
2024-25 Victorian State Budget a Mixed Bag for Aboriginal Communities and Families
VACCHO acknowledges the Victorian Government’s decision to prioritise families in the 2024-25 State Budget. However,...
VACCHO Launches Men’s Possum Skin Cloak, Embracing the Power of Aboriginal Culture in Cancer CareÂ
VACCHO is proud to launch a special Men’s possum skin cloak in a groundbreaking initiative aimed at supporting...
Coronial inquest into passing of Heather Calgaret commences.Â
CONTENT WARNING: VACCHO advises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that the following article refers to...
VACCHO Submits Evidence at Inquiry into Vaping and Tobacco ControlsÂ
VACCHO Acting CEO and proud Gumbaynggirr man Jim O’Shea submitted evidence at the Parliament of Victoria’s inquiry...
Aboriginal Health Practitioners can now administer immunisations to CommunityÂ
Good news just in time for World Immunisation Week: AHPRA-registered Aboriginal Health Practitioners and Workers can...
Not opening a second supervised injecting room fails Victoria’s most vulnerable people
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) and The Balit Durn Durn Centre are deeply...
VACCHO celebrates the success of BDAC graduates
VACCHO congratulates the ten dedicated Bendigo and District Aboriginal Cooperative (BDAC) staff who graduated from the...
Hard-Hitting Cultural Safety Panel Session a Highlight of Victorian Health Sector Summit
VACCHO were proud to be a part of the 2024 Victorian Health Sector Summit which welcomed over 300 delegates including...
Researchers seek Government funding for ethical Aboriginal-led research
The research sector has been coming out in force to endorse the recently launched Victorian Health, Medical and...