Victorian Aboriginal Health Service -VAHS

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 🔗

AFL Sir Doug Nicholls Round with VAHS 🖤💛❤️

Thanks to Hawthorn Football Club and Deadly Choices, these lucky VAHS clients got up close and personal at the Hawks vs Narrm game for the Captain's Run and Guard of Honour 🦅

Being eligible for deadly experiences like these is just one of the many perks that comes with getting your annual health check at VAHS. Call (03) 9419 3000 to book yours 🏉

Do you want to head to Essendon vs Richmond for Dreamtime at the G this year? 🏉🪃

We've got Community tickets up for grabs for VAHS clients, all you need to do for a chance to get your hands on some is:

🏥 Have used a VAHS service between 1 January 2026 and 15 May 2026.
📈 Provide feedback, either good, bad or a suggestion on your experience, via the link in the comments section
❗ You MUST include your name and contact details when submitting feedback, so we can contact the winners ❗
🎫 Be available to attend Friday 22 May at 7.40pm

Be quick! Entries close 12pm Wednesday 20th May ⌛

Every year on 26 May, known as National Sorry Day, we remember, acknowledge, and support members of the Stolen Generation and their mistreatment after being forcibly removed from their families, Communities, and Culture 🖤💛❤️‍🩹

Without accepting the truth of Australia's history, we cannot move forward to fix the problems still faced by our Community today, and the still raw wounds and intergenerational trauma experienced by members of the Stolen Generation to this day 🌺

Our Bringing Them Home team is hosting a special National Sorry Day function, providing a safe space for Stolen Generation members to share their healing journeys, listen to guest speakers share their own strength, and come together to reflect on hardship but celebrate strength and resilience ✊🏾

Join us at VAHS Preston from 10.30am-3pm (lunch provided). Contact Daria Atkinson on 0423 859 525 or [email protected] with any questions 📥

Woof woof! Get your pack together, Western Bulldogs fans, this one's for you! 🐶

We've got Community tickets available to the Sir Doug Nicholls Round Bulldogs vs Narrm match 3.15pm on Sunday 24 May at Marvel Stadium 🎫

If you've had a health check at VAHS this year, head to the link in the comments to register, nominate if you'd like a double pass (2 tickets) or family pass (4 tickets) to score your tickets to sit in the Bulldogs Backyard ❤️💙🤍