Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association Ltd

VACSAL is a community based, community controlled organisation compromising of representatives from Koorie organisations across Victoria. Strengthening Culture.

The Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association Ltd (VACSAL) is a state-wide agency that provides advice to Government on a range of community development issues as well as being a major provider of extensive services to the Aboriginal community in both the metropolitan and some regional communities these services include:

Bert Williams Koorie Youth program and residential support. Aborig

inal Best Start Project. Gambling Awareness Project. Indigenous Men's Support Programs and more. VACSAL is a community based, community controlled organisation compromising of representatives from Koorie organisations across the state. Established in 1984, VACSAL has been instrumental in assisting the Victorian and Commonwealth Government develop policies and programs in major areas relating to the advancement of Aboriginal people

VACSAL supports and manages a number of community programs as well as providing strategic advice to Aboriginal Organisations and Government bodies on issues impacting on Aboriginal people. The organisations is seen as key advocate that has representation on over 85 local, regional and State reference/advisory committees. VACSAL works from the following philosophical base in all of its advocacy work and service provision that of:

Community and Individual choices. Self Determination and managing change. Strengthening Identity. Strengthening Families. In addition, VACSAL is a community resource centre, delivering a range of government funded programs to support and assist children, young people and families as well as strengthening communities and culture. As an Aboriginal community service organisation, we are committed to:

Advocating for the needs of individuals, families and communities. The delivery of high quality services. Creating an organisation that is open, welcoming and one which encourages participation by the Koorie community. We consider that education and employtment are the two central drivers for redressing inequality and disadvantage and we believe that indigenous organisations have a crucial role to play in providing trainning and employment opportunities. It is these pathways that will broaden the pool of skills and knowledge available to us in our quest for greater opportunity and social change. Our values are built on :

A respect for and acknowledgement of Aboriginal history and kinship networks. A commitment to influencing policy and service development. Redressing inequality and disadvantage. A commitment to ensuring that Aboriginal people have greater access to information, resources, services and decision making. A commitment to self determination and self management for Indigenous communities.

19/05/2026

Reminder: This Wednesday is the final day to secure your uniform for our upcoming 3ON3. Please make sure your order is submitted before the deadline to avoid missing out.

Our 3ON3 will be held on Tuesday 7th-July-2026 at Narrandjeri Stadium. You can register your team using QR code in our flyer.
VACSAL has partnered with VAHS - The Koori Way for this year event.
All teams that register by May 27th will receive a free uniform that includes, reversible basketball singlet and shorts and socks

18/05/2026

VACSAL is pleased to announce the upcoming VACSAL Statewide Senior Football Netball Carnival will be held in Warrnambool and hosted by the West Vic Eels.

07/05/2026

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

VACSAL is pleased to have partnered with the Department of Transport and Planning to assist communities to attend out sporting events.

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05/05/2026

VACSAL is pleased to announce that the upcoming VACSAL Statewide Junior Football Netball Carnival is to be held in Bairnsdale and hosted by Bairnsdale Regional Unlimited Sports inc

Photos from Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association Ltd's post

28/04/2026

VACSAL on the ground today 🙌🏾

We’ve set up our mobile basketball court at the Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc. Koorie Big Day Out on Gunditjmara Country in Warrnambool.

Deadly to be working alongside Ricky Baldwin and the crew from Koorie Academy — creating opportunities, building confidence, and keeping our young people active and connected.

Great energy all round. This is what it’s about — community, culture and showing up for our mob.

Check out the pics 👇🏾🏀

Photos from Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc.'s post

27/04/2026

09/04/2026

The AKT Now program currently has the following Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander identified education support positions across the state.
Course commencement: 13 July 2026

Hampton Park Primary School
Education Support Officer Level 1 Range 2.1 (AKT Now)
30.4 hours, fixed term 27/04/2026 - 18/12/2026
Apply by 16/04/26

Wodonga Senior Secondary College (Shepparton Flexible Learning Centre)
AKT Now Education Support (Shepparton Flexible Learning Centre)
30.4 hours, fixed term 20/04/26 - 15/01/27
Apply by 19/04/26

Kyabram P-12 College
Learning Support Assistant (AKT Now)
30.4 hours, fixed term 18/05/2026 - 18/05/2027
Apply by 16/04/26

Melton Specialist Schools
Ed Support Level 1-Range 2 - Aspiring Koorie Teachers Now Program
30.4 hours, fixed term 11/05/2026 - 09/04/2027
Apply by 29/04/26

👉 Use the link below to find out more or apply to the above roles:
https://edupay.eduweb.vic.gov.au/psc/EDUPPRD1_EA/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U

Please feel free to reach out to Leah Seeto (AKT Now Project Manager) [email protected] - 03 9416 4266 if you would like to have a chat about these roles or the program.

You can also contact Demi Gane (Recruitment and Engagement Officer) if you would like support to apply for these roles on 0429 826 363 or [email protected].

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Location

Northcote

Telephone

+61394164266

Website

https://vacsal.org.au/

Address

496 High Street
Northcote, VIC
3070

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 4pm