The Deadly Western Connections
The Aboriginal Services Network of the West (ASNoW) established the Deadly Western Connections website in 2021 to increase opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community connections and improve access to services in the western suburbs of Melbourne.

The Deadly Western Connections artwork was developed by Aboriginal Artist Dixon Patten

Jobs & Training
Are you looking for a new job? Have a look at the employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and find one that can jumpstart your next career move.

Kangaroo Apple flower

Business Directory
Kinaway Chamber of Commerce fosters and develops partnerships with government, corporates and academia to build procurement opportunities and facilitate support to Aboriginal businesses. Check out these businesses.

Grasslands view to the You Yangs

Events
Bring your kids, bring your mob to some of these deadly events and programs.

KRoad Cliffs, Werribee River

Traineeships & Volunteering
Get a kickstart into your career by applying for an internship or lock in some extra training.

White gum, Bungeys Hole, Werribee River

Services & Networks
Are you looking for a particular service or support? Check out our diverse network across a broad range of sectors.

Truganina swamp, Altona

Deadly Communities

This is a meeting place for the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in western metropolitan Melbourne.
The site is an online only collaboration of various providers in the west and is therefore unable to accept donations.

March 24, 2025 12:00 pm - December 22, 2025 2:00 pm

Koorie Kids Playgroup – St Albans (Mondays)

Join VACCA‘s Koorie Kids Playgroup in a culturally safe, fun and empowering environment for families with children aged 5 and under.

Healthy snack provided.

March 25, 2025 12:00 pm - December 23, 2025 2:00 pm

Koorie Kids Playgroup – Point Cook (Tuesdays)

Join VACCA‘s Koorie Kids Playgroup in a culturally safe, fun and empowering environment for families with children aged 5 and under.

Healthy snack provided.

March 26, 2025 12:00 pm - December 24, 2025 2:00 pm

Koorie Kids Playgroup – Melton (Wednesdays)

Join VACCA‘s Koorie Kids Playgroup in a culturally safe, fun and empowering environment for families with children aged 5 and under.

Healthy snack provided.

February 13, 2025 3:30 pm - December 24, 2025 5:30 pm

Koala Cubs Homework Club

VACCA Western – Melton invite you to join the Homework Club during school terms.

Prep – Yr 6. Limited spots.

Light snacks provided.

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Acknowledgement of Country and Traditional Owners


We recognise all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Nations of the lands now known as Australia. We acknowledge the people of the Wadawurrung, Woiwurrung and Boonwurrung languages in the Kulin Nation as the First Custodians of these grasslands, waterways and basalt plains.

For tens of thousands of years, the Werribee River has been a significant meeting place for a diversity of Aboriginal people to build community, exchange resources, and share responsibility for its lands. We pay respect to the wisdom of Ancestors and resilience of Elders, past and present. We recognise the ongoing impacts of colonisation for generations of Aboriginal people and this land. We commit ourselves to learning and working together to determine a better future, grounded in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of caring for the whole earth community.