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Paramedics taking lead on mental health callouts welcomed by First Nations health group
A Victorian Government announcement to put health professionals at the forefront...
Dechlan Brennan 29 Sep 2026
Opinion: Our Aboriginal children are being failed by a system meant to protect them
Every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child deserves the chance to grow up...
Sheree Lowe 17 Sep 2026
Calls grow for fairer funding for Aboriginal training organisations
Aboriginal Community Controlled Registered Training Organisations (ACC-RTOs) pla...
Dechlan Brennan 8 Sep 2026
Aboriginal health body calls for funding of women’s drug and alcohol rehabilitation model
The peak body for Victorian Indigenous health organisations has called on the st...
Dechlan Brennan 10 Aug 2026
Victoria establishes state's first Aboriginal-led human research ethics committee
Victoria's first Aboriginal-led human research ethics committee has officially b...
Dechlan Brennan 17 Jul 2026
Permanent First Nations aged care commissioner an important step for Elders

The peak body for Victorian Aboriginal community-controlled health organisations has welcomed the federal government's move to establish a permanent aged care advocate for First Nations people, labell...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jul 7, 2026
Aboriginal groups warn racism remains entrenched across Victoria's public systems

Systemic racism across Victoria's healthcare, child protection and policing systems is continuing to harm First Nations people, two leading Aboriginal organisations have warned.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jul 2, 2026
VACCHO calls for community-led health investment ahead of Victorian election

The peak body for Indigenous-led health organisations in Victoria has called for practical, community-led investments to improve Aboriginal health and wellbeing while reducing long-term pressure on th...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jun 1, 2026
Indigenous-led research qualification to be delivered in Victoria for first time

For the first time in Victoria, people will be able to obtain a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Theory and Practice.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan May 19, 2026
Indigenous health leaders welcome wins in Victorian Budget, but note it 'falls short in several key areas'

The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) says it is pleased to secure "funding wins" for Victorian Aboriginal communities in Tuesday's budget announcement.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 5, 2026
VACCHO marks 30 years of Aboriginal community-controlled health leadership in Victoria

The peak body for Victorian Indigenous community-controlled health organisations is celebrating 30 years of supporting communities across the state.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Apr 16, 2026
Respected Gunditjmara Elder Aunty Frances Gallagher remembered as fierce advocate

The following article contains the image and name of an Aboriginal person who has passed away. National Indigenous Times has sought permission to use Aunty Frances Gallagher's name and image in line w...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Apr 8, 2026
Vic Government announces funding expansion for Koori Maternity Services

The Victorian government has announced funding for Koori Maternity Services across the state. The $15.8 million funding boost will support ten Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACC...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Mar 24, 2026
Funding for Aboriginal-led wellbeing programs expanded across Victoria

A Victorian government investment of more than $6 million to strengthen Aboriginal health and wellbeing has been welcomed by the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO).

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Mar 11, 2026
New First Nations suicide prevention campaign urges early conversations and culturally safe support

Content warning: The following article contains references to suicide which may be distressing to readersA new suicide prevention campaign aimed at strengthening the social and emotional wellbeing of...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jan 8, 2026
Record Indigenous custody deaths prompt renewed push for changes to prisoner healthcare

Urgent funding and change of direction for healthcare in prisons is required, according to the peak body for Victorian Indigenous-controlled health organisations, as data this week revealed the highes...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Dec 12, 2025
'Financial sustainability at serious risk': New classification for Indigenous training organisations urgently needed

The peak body for Indigenous health organisations is calling on governments to establish a new Aboriginal Community Controlled Registered Training Organisation classification to enable the culturally-...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Dec 1, 2025
Victorian Aboriginal health peak body condemns state's 'adult crime, adult time’ plan

The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) says it is "deeply disappointed and angered" by the Victorian government's proposed youth justice changes.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 12, 2025
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