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VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency

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V***A provides services to support and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families and community across Victoria.

The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (V***A) is the lead Aboriginal child and family welfare organisation in Victoria, protecting and promoting the rights of Aboriginal children and young people. We provide programs and services to reinforce Aboriginal culture and encourage best parenting practices, and advise government in relation to child abuse and neglect in the Aboriginal community. We are a statewide Aboriginal community controlled organisation advocating for the rights of Aboriginal children, young people and families, and providing them with services premised on human rights, self-determination, cultural respect and safety. Our Vision
Our children, young people, families and communities are thriving – culturally strong, empowered and safe. Our Purpose
To strengthen the safety, wellbeing and cultural connectedness of Aboriginal children, individuals and families in their community.

06/11/2026

Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student who is passionate about supporting and advocating for mob?

We are offering a student placement across all V***A sites for students in 2027! This opportunity is open to all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students studying Community Services, Social Work, Youth and Family, and Administration courses that require placements.

Our Aboriginal Student Placement program supports students in the development of skills and experience with client facing casework through shadowing staff across a range of our programs, allowing students to apply their knowledge they have gained through education in a practical work environment.

Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/4BNiMRj

04/11/2026

We are incredibly proud to share the that our Bringing Up Aboriginal Babies at Home (BUABAH) program won in the category of Supporting Parents to Build their Capacity and Confidence at this year’s Victorian Early Years Awards

This award is about so much more than recognition. On accepting this award on behalf of the BUABAH team, Tessa Bolto said it is for:

✨The parents who needed someone to believe in them, encourage them, advocate for them and guide them.

✨The babies, our future Elders, who get to stay with family and grow up strong in culture.

✨Our practitioners who go above and beyond and challenge the status quo.

✨The managers who support and champion this important work.

We look forward to a future where Aboriginal parents are no longer scared of having their babies taken from them at hospital and where critical early intervention programs like BUABAH reach far and wide.

Every family deserves to feel safe, supported and empowered. Every baby deserves the opportunity to grow up connected to family, culture and community. This award belongs to our families, our community and every person who makes this work possible.

Our babies. Our families. Our future 🖤💛 ❤️

30/10/2026

V***A is proud to have celebrated Children’s Week, which recognises the talents, strengths, achievements and rights of children across Victoria.

This year’s theme, ‘Children have the right to use their own language, celebrate their culture and practise their religion’, strongly reflects V***A’s commitment to ensuring that every child is supported to grow up connected to their culture, identity and community. As an organisation with children at the heart of everything we do, this theme resonates deeply with our core values.

Every child deserves to feel safe, valued and proud of who they are. By respecting and celebrating children’s cultural identities and languages, we help create environments where children can thrive, strengthen their connections with culture and build a strong sense of belonging.

Children’s Week lets us celebrate the voices, rights and unique strengths of every child, and continue working together to create a future where all children are empowered.

29/10/2026

Are you looking for a role where you can support strong Aboriginal families from pregnancy?

We're looking for a BUABAH Practitioner to join the team at our Chirnside Park office. You'll walk alongside families from 16 weeks of pregnancy, providing culturally safe, trauma informed support that empowers parents to make decisions for themselves and their children.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real difference for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, join us! We offer the chance to grow your career, flexibility and a range of other great benefits.

Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/4eC7mFV

Applications close 9 November.

Please note: This is a female only position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

28/10/2026

Know a Koorie kid with hoop dreams? Our Koorie Kids Basketball program is the perfect way to learn some skills, connect with other mob and have loads of fun!

Held every Monday at Westgrove Primary School (Werribee), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids can learn new skills with experienced coaches and build their confidence.

🏀 Open to primary school-aged Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids.

🏀 All skill levels welcome, no matter if you are just starting out or already love basketball.

🏀 A great opportunity to learn new skills, make connections and get involved in the community.

Email, [email protected] to register.

We hoop to see you there!

26/10/2026

Hey Mob, the Victorian State Election is fast approaching.

A little reminder that if you’re 18 or over and live in Victoria, make sure you’re enrolled to vote if you haven’t already!

📅Election Day: Saturday 28 November

⏰ Enrolment deadline: 8pm, Tuesday 3 November

Your voice matters, and every vote is an opportunity to have your say on the issues that affect you, your family and your community.

Don’t leave it until the last minute! Check your enrolment details and make sure you’re ready to vote!

Find out where V***A stand on the issues in our Election Platform.: https://bit.ly/3Udgb21

25/10/2026

Hey Mob, are you ready to hit the stage? 🎤

Get ready to sing you heart out, show off your dance moves and have a whole lot of fun at our Koorieoke Night, hosted by the fabulous emcee 2Jocce! 🎶✨

Join us for a night filled with music, laughter and connection for Rainbow Mob and allies of all ages. Whether you’re ready to grab the mic and belt out your favourite song or just sit back and enjoy the vibes, there’s a place for everyone.

And the best part? Entry is FREE and dinner is provided.

Get down to Benalla Town Hall on Friday 6 November and join us for a night of music, pride and community connection! 🖤💛❤️️‍🌈

22/10/2026

Hey Gippsland mob!

Come along for lunch and have a yarn with the V***A team about local services for mob and families.

Happening:
• Moe Town Hall
• Wednesday 28 October
• 10:30 – 1:00

We’ll also be hosting a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony. So, whether you are keen to learn more about local services or wish to catch up with community and have a yarn, everyone is welcome.

We look forward to seeing you there and spending some time connecting with our Gippsland community!

21/10/2026

Werribee & Melton, it’s time to get Spooky!! 🎃👻

V***As Halloween Spooktacular is creeping your way.

Friday 30 October
4:00pm – 6:00pm

Get ready for an afternoon packed with
• Pizza and spooky soft drinks
• Face painting
• Games and a scavenger hunt
• A photobooth
• Decorating your very own trick-or-treat bag

Dress up in your spookiest costume for the chance to win prizes for best costumes, top bag design and scariest witches’ cackle! 🔮

Don’t forget to RSVP your attendance and dietary requirements by Tuesday 27 October to [email protected] so you don’t miss out.

We can’t wait to see you there for a fang-tastic afternoon of Halloween fun! 🦇

21/10/2026

V***A, and in particular, our Ovens Murray team, extends our thoughts to Helen Haines, Independent member for Indi, her family and loved ones following the horrific incident outside her electorate office in Wangaratta this week.

We recognise the compassion and courage shown by community members and first responders who stepped in to help.

This is a tragic incident being felt by all. We send strength and healing to Helen, her family, loved ones and the wider Wangaratta community.

Address

340 Bell Street
Preston, VIC
3072

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+61392878800

Website

https://www.vacca.org/

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