Yoorrook Justice Commission “disappointed” with the Victorian Government’s response to key recommendations
The Victorian Governments falls short in accepting the 46 recommendations put forward by the Yoorrook Justice Commission in September 2023.
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VACCHO CEO Jill Gallagher delivers compelling evidence at Yoorrook Justice Commission’s Land hearings
Aunty Jill Gallagher gives evidence and pays tribute to Yoorook for unrelenting dedication and commitment to uncovering the truth.
Inspirational leaders inducted to Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll
11 Victorian Aboriginal leaders have been inducted into the Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll. Among them, Dr Lois Peeler (pictured) and Uncle Andrew Jackomos.
Close the Gap Campaign Report 2024 applauded by Australia’s peak body for public health
The Lowitja Institute-authored Close the Gap Campaign Report 2024 has been applauded by the Public Health Association of Australia.
Case studies featured in the 15th Close the Gap Annual Report
New Close the Gap Annual Report includes sub-themes of progressing voice, treaty and truth; leadership and governance; and building economies
Mykaela Saunders challenges colonial concepts of time – and their use to dehumanise Indigenous people
And now for something totally different - a collection of Aboriginal-centred speculative fiction stories by Mykaela Saunders.
First Nations advocates welcome Full Court Decision on ACBF
“We hope that this decision will deter other businesses from considering black-cladding and instead work to support First Nations organisations."
Bendigo District Aboriginal Co-operative aims high with a goal of 30,000+ medical consultations per year
Aboriginal community on Dja Dja Wurrung Country set to receive significantly increased medical health care services thanks to a new BDAC medical facility in Bendigo
“Wings of Wonder” Indigenous art installation: A call to action for conservation of Australia’s vibrant native species
Artwork to raise awareness on the importance of conservation and the preservation of Australia’s native birds and Indigenous flora.
New report: Community empowerment the key to food security
New report outlines 10 policy recommendations to provide a pathway for a systems approach to food and nutrition policy action.
NITV’s flagship footy show Over the Black Dot returns Tuesday 5 March, live and in high definition
Marking the looming onset of the football season, NITV brings its popular Over the Black Dot program back, starting on the 5th of March.
Trek to raise deadly funds for First Nations Lived Experience Centre
In support of Black Dog Institute's mental health work in the First Nations space, a group of trekkers are set to make the climb to Mount Everest Base Camp.
VACCHO / Balit Durn Durn Centre welcome Victorian Government’s apology for institutional harms
VACCHO responds to the Victorian Premier's apology to the approximately 90,000 Victorian children subjected to abuse and neglect under institutional care.
The National Agreement on Closing the Gap is an opportunity governments cannot continue to waste
Review from Productivity Commission reveals that governments have "largely not fulfilled" their commitments under the National Agreement.
New Lowitja Institute/VACCHO study unveils Aboriginal-led accountability body as solution to closing the gap
Joint study underscores the urgent need for a dedicated Aboriginal-led accountability body to ensure government transparency.
Monash to launch Global Encounters virtual reality journey into Australia’s First Nations history
Digital mapping of 1,000 years of history project sees the launch of a new and eye-opeing interactive website.
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