Victorian Healthcare Association

11/06/2026

We've just wrapped up the latest cohort of Health Board Essentials. 10 leaders from across Victoria's publicly funded healthcare sector came together over the past six weeks to explore governance, leadership, and strategic oversight, all within the unique context of Victoria's health system.

The next cohort of Health Board Essentials begins Monday 17 August, First Nations scholarships are now available - click here to learn more https://www.vha.org.au/professional-development/2026-scholarships/

10/06/2026

Next month we're excited to be hosting the Victorian Women Health Directors Network online event with Jayne Howley - AI Strategy and Assurance Lead for the Victorian Department of Government Services.

Women and gender diverse board directors of Victorian public healthcare services and registered community health services will be joining online to hear practical insights into navigating AI in a governance context.

Click here for more information and to register. https://ow.ly/7Srb50Z9JFb

04/06/2026

Welcoming Standards & Performance Pathways (SPP) to the VHA 2026 Conference Exhibition.

SSP is an online solution to help Australian community services and health service providers streamline their standards compliance, quality management systems and organisational capacity building.

Learn more about SSP and our other exhibitors here https://ow.ly/ToNU50Z7rvL

Limited exhibition spaces are still remaining, contact [email protected] for more information.

04/06/2026

We’re pleased to welcome RelianSys to the VHA 2026 Conference Exhibition.

RelianSys makes governance simple for healthcare organisations, bringing together compliance, risk, audit and incident management in one intuitive, cloud‑based platform.

Learn more about RelianSys and our other exhibitors here https://ow.ly/6YM650Z7ruv

Limited exhibition spaces are still remaining, contact [email protected] for more information.

04/06/2026

The Victorian state election is fast approaching.

As an essential public service, healthcare is a critical leverage point and key focus of the upcoming Victorian state election. Our public healthcare system delivers nation- and world-leading care and innovation.

The next six months represents the beginning of an important conversation about the future of Victoria’s public healthcare system. To support understanding of the value of healthcare, we are sharing what matters for the sector and for Victorians.

Read our election statement on opportunities to strengthen public healthcare over the next four years

With less than six months to go until the Victorian state election, attention is increasingly turning to the policy and investment settings needed to future-proof our healthcare system.

03/06/2026

There's still time to secure your place at the VHA 2026 Conference. While member early-bird has now closed there are still great member rates to attend this October. Check out the website for the range of registration options available https://vha2026.eventsair.site/

03/06/2026

The second issue of VHA Healthcare InFocus is here.

Don’t miss this issue featuring insights into AI, virtual care, member spotlights, and VHA’s policy and election priorities.

Read it now here https://ow.ly/M3jK50Z6WsC

31/05/2026

First Nations scholarships – Health Board Essentials

The VHA is offering three fully funded scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to participate in our Health Board Essentials program — a practical, online course for new and aspiring health board members.

Build your understanding of the Victorian health system, governance, risk, clinical oversight and finance, and strengthen your confidence to contribute at board level. No prior board experience required.

When: Mondays 11.30am-1.30pm between 17 August to 21 September 2026

Where: Online

Apply now: Applications close 11:59pm, Friday 26 June.

Further details and application information are available here https://ow.ly/yEPA50Z5Yn9

27/05/2026

VHA Healthcare InFocus is out soon.

Featuring stories from across the sector spotlighting all things digital health.

Subscribe to the VHA and receive the next issue straight to your inbox https://ow.ly/Ah8T50Z4xfs

26/05/2026

Today, 26 May, marks National Sorry Day and the 29th anniversary of the Bringing them home report, tabled in 1997.

The theme for this year’s National Sorry Day is 'From Sorry to Action'. The call is clear, we must move from words to action, and this needs to happen now, not in another decade.
Acknowledging past harm is important, but acting to address it is critical.

Sorry signals compassion, action delivers justice.
We encourage you to mark National Sorry Day on 26 May, and to stand with us to ensure this day is part of an ongoing commitment to truth-telling and healing. Learn more here https://ow.ly/4ObO50Z3SAB