Victorian Aboriginal Health Service -VAHS

Victorian Aboriginal Health Service -VAHS Victorian Aboriginal Health Service - caring for community since 1973

💥💥💥Calling all State of Origin lovers! Don’t miss our State of Origin get-together at VAHS Fitzroy next week. See the fl...
12/06/2026

💥💥💥Calling all State of Origin lovers! Don’t miss our State of Origin get-together at VAHS Fitzroy next week. See the flyer for all the details!”

"Like rivers flow and stars shine, we exist to be, to feel, to grow, to wonder. We don't need to prove our worth - being...
12/06/2026

"Like rivers flow and stars shine, we exist to be, to feel, to grow, to wonder. We don't need to prove our worth - being alive is already enough.

"Many Indigenous teachings remind us that we belong simply because we are." ⛰️🌌

This was the quote of the week for our Women's Group before beginning an afternoon creating beautiful art and craft pieces 🎨

If you'd like to get involved with our women's group to yarn, create, and share in a warm, welcoming space, contact Kahli: [email protected] 📥

VAHS recently hosted a possum skin cloak workshop for our Stolen Generation group, connecting with Culture in a supporti...
11/06/2026

VAHS recently hosted a possum skin cloak workshop for our Stolen Generation group, connecting with Culture in a supportive space 🌺

Aunty Daria from our Bringing Them Home team led the session alongside Community and Cultural Program Facilitators Luke and Saoirse, with participants collaborating to create a shared cloak 🖤💛❤️

For more information about our Stolen Gen group and similar workshops, contact Aunty Daria on 0423 859 525 ☎️

09/06/2026

Families participating in VAHS' inaugural Our Tribe program have finished their beautiful possum skin cloaks, decorated and personalised with artwork significant to them 🪡

Our Tribe brings families together to learn about their Culture, strengthening their connections with one another, and share their stories with Community 🖤💛❤️

Now our families have a special piece of their Cultural identity to keep for themselves and pass down to the next generation and precious memories of the creative process 🥰

VAHS is proud to be leading and partnering with ACCHOs across Australia to roll out this powerful, community-led Flip Th...
09/06/2026

VAHS is proud to be leading and partnering with ACCHOs across Australia to roll out this powerful, community-led Flip The V**e week campaign between 15-21 June 2026. A week dedicated solely to young mob to help them stay v**e-free for good. Together, we’re raising awareness about the harms of va**ng and supporting mob to prevent uptake or quit using va**ng products.

We're proud to work and collaborate with the following ACCHO's; Nunkuwarrin Yunti of SA, Danila Dilba Health Service, Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service, Flinders Island Aboriginal Association Inc, Galambila Aboriginal Health Service and to our existing ACCHO's partners across Victoria

By working alongside Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations nationwide, we’re building on the success of Flip The V**e campaign in 2025, now expanding the initiative nationally.

This dedicated week is about driving a strong community movement to tackle v**e use in our young people, while encouraging and supporting mob to stay v**e-free. It also marks a world first—a national week of awareness and action focused on preventing and reducing va**ng.

Let’s keep the momentum going—have a yarn, support each other, and flip the v**e for good between 15–21 June. 💬💪🏽

👉 Get involved: Encourage and engage a mate or family member to quit va**ng or Talk to your local ACCHO or call Quitline to tackle your own va**ng behavior, and share this message with your community. Access the support available and be part of the movement to flip the v**e for good.

More info, visit - www.flipthev**e.com

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❗UPCOMING CLINIC CLOSURES ❗Community are advised that VAHS sites will be experiencing half-day closures the following da...
08/06/2026

❗UPCOMING CLINIC CLOSURES ❗

Community are advised that VAHS sites will be experiencing half-day closures the following dates and times, due to staff forums and training aimed at improving our services.

🏥 FITZROY: 9am-12pm, Friday 12 June
🏥 ST ALBANS: 12pm-4pm, Friday 12 June
🏥 PRESTON: 9am-12pm, Tuesday 16 June
🏥 SOUTH MORANG: 2pm-5pm, Tuesday 16 June
🏥 ONLINE SERVICES (including Public Intoxication Response and Yarning Safe N Strong): 9.30am-12pm, Wednesday 17 June
🏥 BUNJILWARRA: 10.30am-12.30pm, Thursday 18 June

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this causes, and kindly request Community attend walk-in appointments and our dispensary for medication needs outside of these dates and times.

Business and appointments will operate as usual outside of these times. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

VAHS' Men's Group invites men from the Community aged 15+ to express their interest in a 10 week yidaki/didgeridoo progr...
05/06/2026

VAHS' Men's Group invites men from the Community aged 15+ to express their interest in a 10 week yidaki/didgeridoo program 🪃

The program will create a safe and supportive space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men, led by Cultural facilitators to create art to paint or burn onto their own yidaki, learn how to play, and take home their completed yidaki 🎶

Register your interest via the QR code or link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GD9CKRQ 🔗

❗️VAHS will be closed for the King's Birthday long weekend, including NO SATURDAY CLINIC at Fitzroy on 6 June❗Please ens...
03/06/2026

❗️VAHS will be closed for the King's Birthday long weekend, including NO SATURDAY CLINIC at Fitzroy on 6 June❗

Please ensure you have collected all medications from our dispensary before the weekend 💊

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable long weekend and look forward to seeing our clients again on Tuesday 9 June 🖤💛❤️

If you require urgent support, phone Yarning Safe N Strong for free 24/7 on 1800 959 563 ☎️

VAHS respectfully acknowledges 3 June as Mabo Day, commemorating Mer Island man Eddie Koiki Mabo's successful efforts to...
02/06/2026

VAHS respectfully acknowledges 3 June as Mabo Day, commemorating Mer Island man Eddie Koiki Mabo's successful efforts to legally overturn Australia has "terra nullius" or "land belonging to no one" 💙💚🤍

Eddie fought 10 long years before the High Court of Australia finally ruled that terra nullius should never have been applied to Australia, recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples had rights to the land long before British colonisation, and that this custodianship exists to this day.

The Mabo decision marked a significant turning point in history, and acknowledged Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' ongoing connection to Country. Eddie's efforts and the Mabo decision led to the passing of the Native Title Act in 1993 📜

Without Eddie, we would not have the native title rights that shape the lives and futures of Mob Australia-wide. While Eddie sadly passed away just five months before the historic decision came, his legacy has ensured our rights and our capacity to enjoy them ✊🏾

⌛ ENTRIES CLOSE THIS FRIDAY, 5 JUNE ⌛If you've had your health check at a VAHS clinic, you could be heading to the secon...
01/06/2026

⌛ ENTRIES CLOSE THIS FRIDAY, 5 JUNE ⌛

If you've had your health check at a VAHS clinic, you could be heading to the second State of Origin game at the MCG in style 🏉

Register your details - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VFRS8VV and you'll be in the running to WIN:

🎫 Tickets for you and one lucky friend to State of Origin game 2 on Wednesday 17 June
🚘 Travel costs to Melbourne covered
🏨 Three nights' accommodation (15-17 June) in Melbourne, including breakfast
🍽️ Deadly Choices group dinner (Monday 15 June)
💙 Blues Captain's Run experience

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186 Nicholson Street
Fitzroy, VIC
3065

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+61394193000

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