Victorian Aboriginal Health Service -VAHS

VAHS' Men's Group invites men from the Community aged 15+ to express their interest in a 10 week yidaki/didgeridoo program 🪃

The program will create a safe and supportive space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men, led by Cultural facilitators to create art to paint or burn onto their own yidaki, learn how to play, and take home their completed yidaki 🎶

Register your interest via the QR code or link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GD9CKRQ 🔗

❗️VAHS will be closed for the King's Birthday long weekend, including NO SATURDAY CLINIC at Fitzroy on 6 June❗

Please ensure you have collected all medications from our dispensary before the weekend 💊

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable long weekend and look forward to seeing our clients again on Tuesday 9 June 🖤💛❤️

If you require urgent support, phone Yarning Safe N Strong for free 24/7 on 1800 959 563 ☎️

VAHS respectfully acknowledges 3 June as Mabo Day, commemorating Mer Island man Eddie Koiki Mabo's successful efforts to legally overturn Australia has "terra nullius" or "land belonging to no one" 💙💚🤍

Eddie fought 10 long years before the High Court of Australia finally ruled that terra nullius should never have been applied to Australia, recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples had rights to the land long before British colonisation, and that this custodianship exists to this day.

The Mabo decision marked a significant turning point in history, and acknowledged Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' ongoing connection to Country. Eddie's efforts and the Mabo decision led to the passing of the Native Title Act in 1993 📜

Without Eddie, we would not have the native title rights that shape the lives and futures of Mob Australia-wide. While Eddie sadly passed away just five months before the historic decision came, his legacy has ensured our rights and our capacity to enjoy them ✊🏾

⌛ ENTRIES CLOSE THIS FRIDAY, 5 JUNE ⌛

If you've had your health check at a VAHS clinic, you could be heading to the second State of Origin game at the MCG in style 🏉

Register your details - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VFRS8VV and you'll be in the running to WIN:

🎫 Tickets for you and one lucky friend to State of Origin game 2 on Wednesday 17 June
🚘 Travel costs to Melbourne covered
🏨 Three nights' accommodation (15-17 June) in Melbourne, including breakfast
🍽️ Deadly Choices group dinner (Monday 15 June)
💙 Blues Captain's Run experience

Hopping, skipping, and jumping into Sir Doug Nicholls Round with North Melbourne FC🦘

These lucky VAHS clients not only got to witness the Roos' epic comeback against the Gold Coast in person, but also a super special Guard of Honour and behind the scenes experience thanks to Deadly Choices 💙🤍

This is what AFL Sir Doug Nicholls Round is all about 🥹🏉

Our Victorian winners from our Deadly Choices Sir Doug Nicholls Round health check giveaway behind the scenes of Collingwood Football Club HQ 🖤🤍

Want to be eligible for amazing prizes like this? Make sure you get your annual health check at VAHS 🩺

Call 9419 3000 to book in ☎️

🌺 Statement from VAHS for National Sorry Day, 26 May 2026 🌺

❗Content warning, this statement mentions forcible removal of children and intergenerational trauma. Proceed with caution, take care of yourself and your Mob today and every day 🙏🏻

If you need to talk to someone, you can call Yarning Safe N Strong 24/7 for free, confidential, and Culturally-safe support ☎️

State of Origin fans - this one's for you! 🏉

If you've had your annual health check at VAHS and want to head along to State of Origin game 2, we've got an amazing prize up for grabs thanks to Deadly Choices:

🎫 Tickets for a lucky winner and their plus one to the second State of Origin game at the MCG on Wednesday 17 June
🚘 Travel costs to Melbourne
🏨 Accommodation (including breakfast) in Melbourne from Monday 15-Thursday 18 June
🍽️ Deadly Choices group dinner on Monday 15 June
💙 Attend the Blues Captain's Run and room tour

To win you must submit your details via the link in the comments by 4pm on Friday 5 June ⌛

❗HEALTH ALERT ❗

VAHS is aware that there has been a spike of viral infections in Community recently, including cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease in young children 🦠

Here are some handy hints on how you can prevent the spread of viral illnesses this summer. For more information, yarn with your VAHS GP, or see the The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne fact sheet and video linked in the comments 🔗