PURPOSE AND VISION
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation is the peak representative for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health & wellbeing in Victoria. We lead & support Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and the broader health & social services sector to deliver transformative health & wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal communities in Victoria.
VACCHO Services
Our 32 member Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations provide support to over 65,000 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people across Victoria.
VACCHO provides Education services, Workforce development, Consultancy services, Policy & advocacy, Projects & research, Resource & Tools to support Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health & wellbeing.
Talk directly to Aboriginal staff who understand our local community and can answer your questions and direct you to support needed.
Free Public Dental Services:
We want to let you know that ALL Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People are eligible for public general dental care in Victoria. You do not need to have a pension card or concession card. You will also have priority access which means that you need to be offered the next available appointment when you call to book.
General dental includes:
- Routine dental exams and check ups
- Scale and cleaning
- Extractions
- Fillings
- X Rays
- Fissure Sealants
- Root Canal treatments
- Oral Health Advice
General information regarding eligibility: https://www.health.vic.gov.au/dental-health/access-to-victorias-public-dental-care-services
Find your nearest public dental service here: https://www.dhsv.org.au/our-services/find-dental-clinics/clinic-search
Information about the Dental Hospital, including the contact details for the services incredible Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer: https://www.dhsv.org.au/our-services/dental/dental-services-for-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-peoples
The story and meaning of the logo underpins the philosophy of VACCHO. It was created by Melbourne Koori artist Lyn Briggs (1997).
‘The painting depicts tracks, inspired by the old tracks. Which represent the connection between VACCHO members and Aboriginal people across Australia. The figures represent VACCHO members working on behalf of all Victorian Kooris.
Sitting groups throughout Victoria symbolising the talking that must go on in communities to achieve a better life for Kooris.’
Phone Number: 03 9411 9411
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