PURPOSE AND VISION
Creating and inspiring healthy Aboriginal people and families through quality, effective community health services, education and training.
VAHS will achieve this with a flexible approach that is innovative, embraced by community and sets a standard as a Centre for Excellence for Aboriginal Health internationally.
Victorian Aboriginal Health Service
The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) was established in 1973 to address the specific medical needs of Victorian indigenous communities. VAHS now provide a comprehensive range of medical, dental and social services for our community.
VAHS strongly encourages Community to get a flu shot. Make an appointment at both Epping and Fitzroy.
- Medical Clinic
- Dental – Priority is given to emergency, essential treatment and to patients from our priority list. Call VAHS Dental on 9419 3000 press 2, for an appointment.
- Family Counseling Service
- Women’s and Children’s Service
- Men’s Unit
- Preventative Health Unit
- Community Programs
VAHS drivers are able to drop off medications to VAHS clients. Please contact VAHS to arrange this service for delivery the following day. You must be at home to receive them.
VAHS on FACEBOOK
186 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy, 3065
Phone: 03 9419 3000
Fitzroy Medical clinic hours:
Mon to Thurs 10am – 4pm
Fri 10am – 3pm
St Albans Medical Clinic
Unit 2/22 Victoria Cres, St
Albans, 3021
Ph. 03 9052 2700
Email. StAlbansReception@vahs.org.au
After-hours Locum Doctor Service: Call 9419 3000 and select option 2 to go through to the Locum Service or call 132 660.
YARNING SAFENSTRONG
Helpline available 24/7.
Free and confidential counselling service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Call 1800 959 563
Email ysns@vahs.org.au
Facebook @YarningSafenStrong
VAHS Fitzroy Respiratory Clinic:
Open to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their immediate family members.
Opening hours:
Mon – Thurs 10am – 12.30pm + 1.30pm – 4pm)
Fri (10am – 12.30pm + 1.30pm – 3pm)
Even if your symptoms are only mild it is recommended to get tested. Help keep our Community safe. For testing without symptoms, please ring the COVID-19 Hotline on 1800 675 398 to find your nearest testing clinic.
