Did you know that in the early days of settlement, it was forbidden for Mob to practice Culture?

Aunty Jill Gallagher AO spoke with Channel 9 about just that.

Treaty is a chance to celebrate, honour and respect Aboriginal Culture. Support Treaty!

#BTS #Channel9 #VACCHO

VACCHO acknowledges Vic Gov’s focus on families in the 2024-25 Budget. However, today’s budget falls short of the commitment needed to support ACCOs who champion Aboriginal culture to keep families strong.

buff.ly/3QXcBob

#VicBudget #SpringSt #AboriginalFamilies

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.

Read full news story > buff.ly/3Qz2o0S

#VACCHO #LatestNews #PossumSkinCloak

Did you know it was illegal for Aboriginal people to buy land? Unsurprisingly, that made it hard for Mob to generate wealth across generations.

Aunty Jill Gallagher AO spoke with Channel 9 about just that.

It’s time to fix this damage. It’s time to support Treaty.
#BTS #VACCHO

CONTENT WARNING: VACCHO advises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that this post and article refers to those who have returned to the Dreaming.

CORONIAL INQUEST INTO PASSING OF HEATHER CALGARET COMMENCES.

vaccho.org.au/2024/04/30/cor…

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.

Read full news story here > buff.ly/4djlBgB

#VACCHO #LatestNews #VapingControls #TobaccoControls

AHPRA-registered Aboriginal Health Practitioners (AHPs) can now give Mob their shots. This comes after 15 years of advocacy and lobbying by AHPs, Elders and ACCOs. About time, we say! Read all about the change – and our newest graduates – here bit.ly/3JzvBoj #VACCHO

'Medically supervised safe injection rooms save lives.
The decision to not open a second MSIR in the Melbourne CBD, goes against an abundance of compelling evidence, and expert advice - Sheree Lowe Executive Director Balit Durn Durn Centre

vaccho.org.au/2024/04/24/not…

Congratulations to Bendigo and District Aboriginal Cooperative’s graduating staff of 2024! 🎉

Read the full news story here > buff.ly/3xMyfom

#VACCHO #LatestNews #Graduation #AboriginalHealth #RTO # #BDAC

VACCHO express our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of a young person lost all too soon.
We must look out for one another’s health and wellbeing - our culture and our Community are our strength.
Support is available-Yarnin Safe’n’Strong (1800 959 563) or 13YARN.

VACCHO were proud to be a part of the 2024 Victorian Health Sector Summit which welcomed over 300 delegates including policymakers, health practitioners, and community leaders to share insights and forge partnerships towards a unified health agenda.

buff.ly/3vZ4Uqb

WEBINAR: Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service Healthcare not Handcuffs: an Aboriginal-led health response to public intoxication

Register to attend: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
3:30pm on Wednesday 24 April 2024.

VACCHO is thrilled to announce its partnership with Green Cross Project Inc (GCPI) to unveil a dedicated health promotion van that will assist ACCHOs to support thriving, healthy Communities.

Read full news story here > buff.ly/3xDej7h

#VACCHO #LatestNews #VACCHO Van

We were thrilled to take part in the landmark 3-day event which saw communities come together to yarn, share feedback and ideas, to help shape the next steps on the journey to Treaty.

Read story: buff.ly/3TUl4cm

#Treaty #Treaty forVic

Photos by Leroy Miller & Matt Kidd

VACCHO was honoured to attend the third World Indigenous Cancer Conference (WICC) hosted by the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre Alliance in Naarm.

Read full news story here > buff.ly/3Jd2w1N

#VACCHO #LatestNews #CancerJourney #CancerConference

VACCHO would like to acknowledge Western Victoria PHN on publicly endorsing Treaty.

Read their statement here > westvicphn.com.au/about-us/who-w…

VACCHO acknowledges the Victorian Government’s response to the Yoorrook for Justice Report, but is deeply disappointed by the decision to reject three critical recommendations.

Read more here > buff.ly/4cQczaL

#VACCHO #LatestNews #YoorookJusticeCommission

Today marks Trans Day of Visibility 🏳️‍⚧️

Today and every day at VACCHO we celebrate our Trans and Gender Diverse Mob, including our Sistergirls and Brotherboys.

View some of our Rainbow Mob resources here at buff.ly/3syk0kM

🖤💛❤️💚💙🤍🖤🌈