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VACCHO

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Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. We are the peak body for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal peoples living in Victoria.

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This morning on ABC News Breakfast, Aunty Jill sat down with Bridget Brennan and James Glenday to yarn about Yoorrook’s historical final report. yoorrook.org.au #VACCHO #ABCNewsBreakfast #Yoorook #TruthTelling

This morning on ABC News Breakfast, Aunty Jill sat down with Bridget Brennan and James Glenday to yarn about Yoorrook’s historical final report.
 
yoorrook.org.au
 
#VACCHO #ABCNewsBreakfast #Yoorook #TruthTelling
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This NAIDOC week we are throwing our second annual NAIDOC Street Party. There will be deadly music, food, dance, artist stands — and so much more. Come along to celebrate 50 years of NAIDOC and this year's theme - The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.

This NAIDOC week we are throwing our second annual NAIDOC Street Party.

There will be deadly music, food, dance, artist stands — and so much more.

Come along to celebrate 50 years of NAIDOC and this year's theme - The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.
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VACCHO welcomes the final report delivered by the Yoorrook Justice Commission which makes 100 recommendations to the Victorian government. vaccho.org.au/2025/07/02/vac… Image credit: Irene van den Berg. Courtesy Yoorrook Justice Commission. #VACCHO #LatestNews #Yoorrook

VACCHO welcomes the final report delivered by the Yoorrook Justice Commission which makes 100 recommendations to the Victorian government.

vaccho.org.au/2025/07/02/vac… 

Image credit: Irene van den Berg.
Courtesy Yoorrook Justice Commission. 

#VACCHO #LatestNews #Yoorrook
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Deadly events are happening across the state this NAIDOC Week – and VACCHO’s Members are at the heart of it all! From Flag raisings, community BBQs to NAIDOC balls, there’s something for everyone. Check out what’s on near you > cdn.intelligencebank.com/au/share/NJA21… #Members #NAIDOC2025

Deadly events are happening across the state this NAIDOC Week – and VACCHO’s Members are at the heart of it all!

From Flag raisings, community BBQs to NAIDOC balls, there’s something for everyone.

Check out what’s on near you > cdn.intelligencebank.com/au/share/NJA21… 

 #Members #NAIDOC2025
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Ok you Mob, be nice! 🖤💛❤️💙💚🤍🖤 Check out this deadly design for VACCHO's NAIDOC t-shirt by Jaya with the pencil, Jad with the pen and the VACCHO young Mob with the story. Keep an eye out for the full artwork story. VACCHO NAIDOC Street Party > facebook.com/share/1C1wKrqk…

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This year's VACCHO NAIDOC Week T-shirt was created and inspired by the VACCHO’s deadly young Mob, embodying the theme ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy’ Artwork by Jaya with the pencil, Jad with the pen and the VACCHO young Mob with the story. #NAIDOC2025

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Bit of language warning, Aunt! Watch until the end 😂 In case of rain, we will have our warehouse open with heaters – the party won’t stop! Find more on the VACCHO NAIDOC Street Party here > facebook.com/share/1C1wKrqk… #NextGeneration #StrengthVisionLegacy #NAIDOCStreetParty

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In June, Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officers (#AHLO) from across the state gathered on beautiful Dhudhuroa Country in Wodonga — three powerful days of connection, truth-telling, and calling out the ongoing barriers to culturally safe care in hospitals. #VACCHO #HealthAwareness

In June, Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officers (#AHLO) from across the state gathered on beautiful Dhudhuroa Country in Wodonga — three powerful days of connection, truth-telling, and calling out the ongoing barriers to culturally safe care in hospitals. 

#VACCHO #HealthAwareness
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For far too long, my people have been told to “get over it,” to “move on,” and to “let the past be the past.” But for the First Peoples of this country, the past is not something we can simply sweep under the rug, because it lives with us... vaccho.org.au/2025/07/10/nai…

For far too long, my people have been told to “get over it,” to “move on,” and to “let the past be the past.” 

But for the First Peoples of this country, the past is not something we can simply sweep under the rug, because it lives with us... 

vaccho.org.au/2025/07/10/nai…
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We’ve wrapped up the 2025 VACCHO NAIDOC Street Party — and our hearts are full! Despite the chilly Melbourne rain, Community and allies turned out in force to celebrate Culture, connection, and Country with food, music, dancing, art, and powerful yarns. #NAIDOCStreetParty

We’ve wrapped up the 2025 VACCHO NAIDOC Street Party — and our hearts are full!

Despite the chilly Melbourne rain, Community and allies turned out in force to celebrate Culture, connection, and Country with food, music, dancing, art, and powerful yarns.

#NAIDOCStreetParty
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A powerful turnout of this year's NAIDOC March in Naarm 🖤💛❤️💙💚🤍🖤 Thousands of people marched together to recognise the 'Strength, Vision and Legacy' and the 'Next Generation' of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. #NAIDOC2025 #NAIDOCWeek #VACCHO

A powerful turnout of this year's NAIDOC March in Naarm 🖤💛❤️💙💚🤍🖤

Thousands of people marched together to recognise the 'Strength, Vision and Legacy' and the 'Next Generation' of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. 
#NAIDOC2025 #NAIDOCWeek #VACCHO
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Communities across Australia can access Lung Cancer Screening as of 1st July. If you’re aged 50-70 and currently smoke or have quit in the last 10 years, yarn with your doctor or Aboriginal Health Worker about a referral for lung screening. More info > naccho.org.au/cancer/lung-ca…

Communities across Australia can access Lung Cancer Screening as of 1st July. 
If you’re aged 50-70 and currently smoke or have quit in the last 10 years, yarn with your doctor or Aboriginal Health Worker about a referral for lung screening.
More info > naccho.org.au/cancer/lung-ca…
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The Beautiful Shawl Project is heading to Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative next week! From 28 July to 1st August, the Beautiful Shawl Project and BreastScreen Victoria will be providing free breast screens on the mobile screening van in Warrnambool. #BeautifulShawlProject

The Beautiful Shawl Project is heading to Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative next week!

From 28 July to 1st August, the Beautiful Shawl Project and BreastScreen Victoria will be providing free breast screens on the mobile screening van in Warrnambool.
  
#BeautifulShawlProject
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Kirrae, the Beautiful Shawl Project is heading your way next week! From 4 to 6 August, the Beautiful Shawl Project & @BreastScreen Victoria will be providing free breast screens on the mobile screening van. If you are aged 40+ book your breast screen - call Kirrae 0355671270

Kirrae,  the Beautiful Shawl Project is heading your way next week! 

From 4 to 6 August, the Beautiful Shawl Project & @BreastScreen Victoria will be providing free breast screens on the mobile screening van. 

If you are aged 40+ book your breast screen - call Kirrae 0355671270
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VACCHO's latest position statement calls for urgent reform to the way health and wellbeing services are delivered in Victorian prisons. Read it here: cdn.intelligencebank.com/au/share/NJA21… #PolicyAdvocacy

VACCHO's latest position statement calls for urgent reform to the way health and wellbeing services are delivered in Victorian prisons. 

Read it here: cdn.intelligencebank.com/au/share/NJA21…

#PolicyAdvocacy
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A🎓 Scholarships of up to $4,000 to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers and practitioners in their professional development now open. Apply here > vaccho.org.au/aboriginal-hea… 📅 Applications close 15 August 2025.

A🎓 Scholarships of up to $4,000 to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers and practitioners in their professional development now open.
Apply here > vaccho.org.au/aboriginal-hea… 
📅 Applications close 15 August 2025.
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VACCHO demands that the Victorian Government urgently invests in a self-determined ACCO-led model of custodial health and wellbeing care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in custody. Read full news story here > vaccho.org.au/2025/07/29/vac… #PolicyAdvocacy

VACCHO demands that the Victorian Government urgently invests in a self-determined ACCO-led model of custodial health and wellbeing care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in custody.
 
Read full news story here > vaccho.org.au/2025/07/29/vac…
 
#PolicyAdvocacy
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"These ‘tougher’ bail laws are beyond heart breaking for Aboriginal Communities who continue to live in constant fear for their loved ones suffering..." vaccho.org.au/2025/07/29/sta… #VACCHO #MediaStatement #BailReform

"These ‘tougher’ bail laws are beyond heart breaking for Aboriginal Communities who continue to live in constant fear for their loved ones suffering..."

vaccho.org.au/2025/07/29/sta… 

#VACCHO #MediaStatement #BailReform
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Last month, Elder Care Support workers gathered to connect, learn, and strengthen their care for Elders. The sessions shared practical tools and insights to support care and advocacy across Community. Thank you to all who joined and contributed to this event. #VACCHO

Last month, Elder Care Support workers gathered to connect, learn, and strengthen their care for Elders. 

The sessions shared practical tools and insights to support care and advocacy across Community. 

Thank you to all who joined and contributed to this event. 

#VACCHO
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The Beautiful Shawl Project is heading to Wathaurong next week! From 7 to 9 August, the Beautiful Shawl Project & BreastScreen Victoria will be providing free breast screens on the mobile screening van. If you are aged 40 + book your breast screen - call Wathaurong 03 52770044

The Beautiful Shawl Project is heading to Wathaurong next week! 
From 7 to 9 August, the Beautiful Shawl Project & BreastScreen Victoria will be providing free breast screens on the mobile screening van. 

If you are aged 40 + book your breast screen - call Wathaurong 03 52770044