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Victorian Aboriginal Health Service - caring for community since 1973

17/03/2026

🌺 The native hibiscus (or desert rose) is the official flower of the Stolen Generation, as it represents resilience, survival and an ability to thrive in harsh conditions and the colour purple represents compassion and spiritual healing 🌺

Starting tomorrow, Stolen Generation members are invited to VAHS' Stolen Generation lunch club from 12pm to 2pm on select Thursdays at Darebin RSL 🍽️

Join us for a feed, support, and yarns on the following dates:

💜 March 19th
💜 April 2nd, 16th, and 30th
💜 May 14th
💜 June 11th and 25th
💜 July 9th and 23rd
💜 August 6th and 20th
💜 September 3rd and 17th
💜 October 1st, 15th, and 29th
💜 November 12th and 26th

Contact: Aunty Daria Atkinson, 0423 859 525 or datkinson@vahs.org.au

17/03/2026

📢 WE'RE HIRING 📢

Want to join our team of incredible people making a real difference in Community? We're hiring the following roles:

👬 Caseworker, Family Engagement (St Albans based, dedicated role): https://bit.ly/4sPoQDI

💉Diabetes Educator (Fitzroy based): https://bit.ly/47A4iGU

To apply for a role, send your resume and cover letter to employment@vahs.org.au before 9pm on Sunday 29 March 📆

16/03/2026

How was your most recent appointment at VAHS? 🤔

Your feedback makes our services better, so we would love to hear your thoughts on our clinics, staff, and processes 🏥

Head to https://www.vahs.org.au/feedback/ to send your constructive feedback directly to our team for consideration 🙏

11/03/2026

📢 WE'RE HIRING 📢

VAHS are recruiting proactive and motivated individuals to join our growing team in the following roles:

🧮 Playgroup Facilitator, Preston and South Morang based: https://bit.ly/4cJjJ3a

☎️ Medical Receptionist, Fitzroy based: https://bit.ly/3PxnO0v

If you're interested in joining our team, send your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability to employment@vahs.org.au by 9pm on Sunday 22 March 📤

11/03/2026

The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service would like to acknowledge, respect, celebrate, and show gratitude for the steadfast leadership of Arrernte, Gurdanji woman Pat Turner AM, following the announcement of her retirement as CEO of NACCHO Aboriginal Health Australia.

Pat has dedicated her life to advancing the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and strengthening Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations across the country.

VAHS CEO Michael Graham has had the utmost pleasure on serving with Pat on the NACCHO board, working collaboratively with dedicated advocates for creating meaningful change in Aboriginal health.

Pat's leaves behind her a legacy of lasting reform for Aboriginal health in Australia, putting our voices at front of mind for governments, holding them to account to mend the systems that have failed us, and compelling them to invest in self-determined, Aboriginal-led solutions.

We wish Pat the very best in her retirement and congratulate her on a stellar career. VAHS also welcomes the appointment of NACCHO's Deputy CEO Dr Dawn Casey PSM FAHA as the new CEO of NACCHO, and looks forward to continuing our vital work together 🖤💛❤️

07/03/2026

and every day, VAHS acknowledges, celebrates, and thanks the trailblazing women of Community - Elders, aunties, cousins, sisters - without whom our service would not be here 💜🖤💛❤️

Aboriginal women are the backbone of VAHS and wider Community Controlled Health, overcoming colonial racism and the roadblocks that came with it to build the Culturally safe spaces for Mob to prioritise their health we know and access to this day ✊🏾

Blak women lead, nurture, and grow the oldest living Culture on earth, carrying the wisdom and Cultural traditions from the matriarchs before them 🪶

May we know them, may we raise them, may we be them 👩🏾

05/03/2026

Our Women's Group was lucky to welcome Aunty April Clark for a Cultural workshop last week making ochre masks 🧖‍♀️

Aunty April facilitated a session rich with knowledge, conversation, and connection, and we are grateful she shared her wisdom with us 🖤💛❤️

Every Wednesday our Community of women comes together at VAHS Preston for lunch, yarns, and strengthening our bonds. If you'd like to join us, come along from 11am-2pm 📅

04/03/2026

Fitzroy Stars Football & Netball Club 🤝 Deadly Choices

Book your health check at any VAHS clinic to score your 2026 Fitzroy Stars Deadly Choices shirt 🖤⭐️❤️

As well as keeping on top of your health, if you get your annual health check, you'll be eligible to enter all kinds of exclusive giveaways for AFL tickets, the Australian Open, and more! 🎫

Call (03) 9419 3000 to book ☎️

04/03/2026

Footy season is upon us and we've got round one tickets up for grabs thanks to Deadly Choices and Collingwood Football Club 🎫

For your chance to win one of two family passes (4 tickets per pass) or one double pass (2 tickets) to Collingwood versus Adelaide Crows at the MCG 7.35pm Saturday 14 March:

🏉 Have had your Health Check at a VAHS clinic within the past 12 months
🏉 Fill in the form: https://bit.ly/4rHgGNo
🏉 Follow VAHS and comment who you think will win the 2026 Premiership

❗Entries close 12pm Tuesday 10 March. Entrants must be Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander and an active VAHS client. This competition is not endorsed by or affiliated with Facebook, the AFL or Collingwood Football Club ❗

03/03/2026

📢 CLINIC CLOSURE 📢

All VAHS clinics will be CLOSED next Monday, 9 March for the Labour Day public holiday 📅

Please note, there will also be NO SATURDAY CLINIC at VAHS Fitzroy on Saturday 7 March, allowing our staff to take a well-earned break and enjoy the long weekend.

We thank you for your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause 🙏

If you need support during the long weekend please contact Yarning Safe N Strong for free, confidential advice 24/7 on 1800 959 563 ☎️

02/03/2026

Why did the M&M go to school? Because it wanted to be a smartie! 🍬

Our jokes might be terrible, but you know what isn't? Our education liaison and Community engagement game! 🏫

Mungara and Tracey (pictured) and JT and Kahli joined Reservoir East Primary School for their back to school event, encouraging Koori kids to be at school on time and ready to learn in 2026 🍎

Our team put on a pancake and fresh fruit breakfast as a positive incentive for punctual attendance and support for families doing it tough, ensuring they have access to breakfast 🥞

01/03/2026

Are you up to date on your measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine? 💉

The Victorian Department of Health has warned of an increased risk of measles at new exposure sites across Victoria, including in south-east and northern metro Melbourne and Melbourne Airport ❗

Victorians aged 20-60 may be eligible for free measles vaccines - so yarn with your GP, clinic, or Aboriginal Health Worker to check your vaccination history and protect yourself and your Mob 🏥

For the full list of exposure sites, visit the Victorian Department of Health website. If you visited a site and have symptoms such as a cough, runny nose, sore eyes, and a rash, contact your health worker to get a test, isolate yourself, and notify your suspected case by calling 1300 651 160 ☎️

Address

186 Nicholson St
Fitzroy, VIC
3065

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+61394193000

Website

http://vahs.org.au/

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