Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation Inc
About
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) is the peak body for Aboriginal health and wellbeing in Victoria, dedicated to advancing the health, wellbeing, and self-determination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. As an indigenous organisation, it supports over 30 member Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCOs) across the state, driving generational change through advocacy, policy, and comprehensive health services.
Giving Philosophy
VACCHO's approach is rooted in fostering vibrant, healthy, and self-determining Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Guided by principles of Culture and Kinship, community self-determination, and the integration of traditional wisdom with modern innovation, VACCHO implements an outcomes-based strategy to strengthen the Aboriginal health and wellbeing sector, ensuring that "Aboriginal health is in Aboriginal hands." They advocate for rights, provide comprehensive health support, and strengthen organisational capacity, embracing the diversity of their 'Rainbow Mob'.
Notable Grants
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $8.9M | $27.2M | $54.0M | $15.5M |
| FY2022 | $13.5M | $27.1M | $38.7M | $13.1M |
| FY2021 | — | $16.5M | $33.9M | $11.9M |
| FY2020 | $4.7M | $18.9M | $21.3M | $11.9M |
| FY2019 | — | $10.7M | $24.9M | $11.6M |
| FY2018 | — | $11.7M | $24.0M | $11.6M |
| FY2017 | — | $11.3M | $23.8M | $11.5M |
| 7yr total | $27.0M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||