As a long standing Aboriginal community controlled organisation established by the community for the community we make sure that Aboriginal culture is at the centre of all of our programs and informs all the work that we do and the services we provide.  At VACCA we seek to promote strong connection to culture and community, we promote Aboriginal child rearing and we always speak up on culture when we advocate for our mob.

If you are an Aboriginal parent or parent of an Aboriginal child we can provide you with:

  • Support with caring for your children if you are experiencing a crisis
  • Information and advice about services and programs available to you
  • Cultural and other resources

If you are a carer of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children we can provide you with:

  • Advice and information about parenting
  • Carer training
  • Opportunity to attend our Carer Gatherings  where you will meet other Carers
  • Cultural and other resources

If you are an Aboriginal Community Worker we can provide you with:

  • Information about our services and how you can work with us
  • Cultural and other resources

If you are a mainstream child or family services worker or government worker we can provide you with:

  • Information about our services and how you can work with us
  • Training
  • Cultural and other resources

If you have concerns about a child or young person we can provide you with:

  • Confidential advice about how to make a notification (now called ‘a report’) to Child FIRST Services or Child Protection

If you have been removed from your family and want assistance to reconnect to your culture and reunite with your mob and your community:

If you want to donate money or quality goods to VACCA

  • You can donate online via our website or contact us by telephone on 03 8388 1855 during business hours

If you want to seek employment at VACCA

  • You can lodge an expression of interest via our website or contact us by telephone on 03 8388 1855

If you want speakers on Aboriginal Children, Youth and Families Issues we can provide you with:

  • Speakers, presenters and workshops

If you have a complaint or compliment about any of our services

  • You can write to us via our website, contact us by telephone on 03 8388 1855 or write to us at PO Box 494, Northcote Plaza, Northcote, Victoria 3070. Your feedback is important to us.