Victorian Aboriginal Health Service -VAHS

23/07/2025

Have you seen our Flip The V**e preventative health campaign? 👀

Launched in early 2025, Flip The V**e flips the script on traditional fear-based anti to***co and va**ng campaigns, and instead showcases local ambassadors as positive role models prioritising their health 🖤💛❤️

"We know that fear-based campaigns don't work as well with younger people, so instead, we're focussing on empowering Indigenous youth with the knowledge that quitting va**ng can lead to a healthier lifestyle," said VAHS Preventative Health Unit Manager Lionel Austin.

The only way is The Koori Way 🚭

If you've been to the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service -VAHS Preston clinic lately, you might have spotted a familiar flipper 👀

Be a quitter and Flip The V**e today 🚭

22/07/2025

Our monthly Sista Stuff get together for August will be held on Thursday the 7th, from 11am-2pm 🖤💛❤️

If you're an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander woman aged 15-25, we would love to have you join us for our jewellery making session, plus lunch at Bridge Darebin 🪡

Register via the QR code or the link in the comments. For more information, contact Barbara on 0402 366 166 or Sharyn on 0431 016 387 ☎️

18/07/2025

Psst! Have you heard? VAHS is recruiting an Aboriginal Health Worker to oversee ear health at our Fitzroy clinic 👂

This Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identified position is for a qualified Aboriginal Health Worker to coordinate ear health programs with partners including Hearing Australia and UniMelb Audiology 🖤💛❤️

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter to employment@vahs.org.au by Sunday 3 August. Check out the position description via the link in the comments 🔗

17/07/2025

Want to get a Deadly Choices x Fitzroy Stars Football & Netball Club shirt? Get your 715 health check at VAHS! 🎽

We've got kids and adults sizes, so call us on (03) 9419 3000 to book in ☎️

However, we can't guarantee that you'll look as cute in yours as VAHS South Morang patients Frankie and Cleo do! 🥺

Whether you're young or old, you should never skip your annual health check 🩺

16/07/2025

Congratulations to longstanding VAHS employee Uncle Daryl Smith (third from left) who received recognition from the CFA (Country Fire Authority) for 15 years of voluntary service 🚒🎖️

This is another example of Uncle Daryl's outstanding commitment to community, having been an Aboriginal health worker and youth outreach worker at VAHS prior to his retirement earlier this year 🖤💛❤️

15/07/2025

Want to go see the top of the table Pies take on the Dockers at the MCG on Sunday at 3.15pm? 🥧

We’ve got four family passes and two double passes up for grabs, open to any Mob who have had their health check this year, thanks to our friends at Deadly Choices 🎟️

Simply like this post, tag a mate and fill in the survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MLKZWFT 🔗

Competition closes 12pm Friday ⏳

15/07/2025

Tinu for President! 👩🏾‍💼

VAHS' very own Atinuke "Tinu" Abraham has been appointed as the new President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia's Victorian branch 💊

Tinu is currently a Credential Pharmacist and Diabetes Educator at VAHS and is also on the Pharmacists Support Service board and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacy Practice Community of Special Interest leadership group.

“It is a privilege to represent the voices of everyday pharmacists and advocate for our profession and I am deeply grateful to my colleague for their confidence in entrusting me with this important role," Tinu said.

“I look forward to working alongside my colleagues, the broader PSA, and fellow committee members as we continue to advance the role, recognition, and impact of Australian pharmacists across all areas of practice.”

14/07/2025

NAIDOC March 2025 🖤💛❤️

Celebrating 50 years of NAIDOC and millennia more of culture 🪃

Always was, always will be Aboriginal Land ✊🏾

14/07/2025

We're hiring! 💼

Want to work in a meaningful role at an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation?

VAHS is recruiting the following roles:

🗣 Speak Pathologist: http://bit.ly/45XjHRN

🧑🏾‍⚕️ Aboriginal Health Worker - Women's & Children's Unit (Identified Role): http://bit.ly/3ImkvFT

To apply for a role, please email your resume and cover letter to employment@vahs.org.au by Sunday 27 July 📧

10/07/2025

Our Fitzroy Open Day is one of the most anticipated events on VAHS' NAIDOC calendar every year 🖤💛❤️

This year was extra special, as we invited Community into our new outdoor space at Fitzroy, which will be open for Mob to use for Cultural gatherings and activities 🪃

Jason Timaru performed a smoking ceremony, the Nunkeri Tiddas danced, Brad Brown and Canisha played live music, and Mr and Ms NAIDOC, Tyson Galway and Ky-ya Nicholson Ward dropped in to visit our guests 🔥

Our NAIDOC celebrations continue tomorrow, with the march starting at VAHS Fitzroy at midday, and activities kicking off from 10am. Grab a sign, a Koori flag T-shirt and march for Mob 🪧

09/07/2025

HAPPY NAIDOC 🖤💛❤️

Elders, clients, staff, and the next generation came together at VAHS Preston to start the week-long celebration of Community and Culture 🪃

50 years may be this year's NAIDOC milestone, but we are celebrating millennia more of Culture, as the oldest living culture on earth ✊🏾

08/07/2025

NAIDOC at VAHS St Albans 🖤💛❤️

VAHS Ambassadors Alan Brown (Gunditjmara), Lynne Briggs (Wiradjuri, Yorta Yorta, Wurundjeri), Chairperson Tony McCartney (Wotjobaluk, Nari Nari) and St Albans Practice Manager Shainayer Peachey (Wiradjuri, Wailwan) welcomed Community to our western metro clinic 🏥

Everyone from Elders to the next generation came together to share and celebrate 50 years of NAIDOC 🥳

The fun continues tomorrow, with our annual Fitzroy NAIDOC open day at the Nicholson Street clinic 📍