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Vic Labor promise community-led healing centre if elected
Victorian Labor has committed to funding an on-Country healing centre in line wi...
Dechlan Brennan 2 Nov 2026
Vic Opposition's plan to scrap Treaty branded 'shameful' as Coalition MPs avoid community debate
The Victorian Coalition's plan to rip up Treaty is a "shameful" act, the state's...
Dechlan Brennan 30 Oct 2026
Mob-led community election debate to take place as Treaty dismantling fears loom
A political debate for mob will be held this week in Melbourne, a month before t...
Dechlan Brennan 26 Oct 2026
'Red flags were there’: Jayda Allen Bonner's death must not pass ‘without accountability’
Warning: This story contains the name and images of an Indigenous person who has...
Dechlan Brennan 16 Oct 2026
Funding secured for Victorian Aboriginal community-controlled organisation governance training
Community-designed training for leadership and confident decision-making within...
Jarred Cross 12 Oct 2026
Paramedics taking lead on mental health callouts welcomed by First Nations health group

A Victorian Government announcement to put health professionals at the forefront of mental health callouts has been welcomed by the state's peak body for Aboriginal health organisations, which says th...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Sep 29, 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 healthy, strong in identity and Culture, connected to family, Community and Country and surrounded by the people who kn...

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Sheree Lowe Sep 17, 2026
Calls grow for fairer funding for Aboriginal training organisations

Aboriginal Community Controlled Registered Training Organisations (ACC-RTOs) play a critical role in delivering culturally safe training and meeting workforce demands, the Victorian TAFE Association (...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Sep 8, 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 state Government to fund a new Aboriginal-led alcohol and other drug (AOD) detoxification and rehabilitation service desig...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 10, 2026
Victoria establishes state's first Aboriginal-led human research ethics committee

Victoria's first Aboriginal-led human research ethics committee has officially begun operations, marking a significant step in strengthening cultural oversight of medical research involving Aboriginal...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jul 17, 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
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