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Aboriginal children in Aboriginal care: A new approach to self-determination in the care and protection of children
About this journal article: In this commentary, Aunty Muriel Bamblett, VACCA CEO, reflects on the development of Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care as a self-determined approach to child protection in Victoria. The article argues for Aboriginal... -
Aboriginal children in Aboriginal care: Transforming the landscape of child protection in Australia
About this journal article: This journal article outlines the advocacy, reform and implementation of Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care in Victoria. It describes how VACCA has developed a child protection model centred on culture, self-determination... -
Keep Embracing Your Success (KEYS) program model at VACCA: An evaluation
About this evaluation: This report presents findings from an evaluation of the KEYS model of care at Bunjil Burri, one of VACCA’s residential care homes. It explores the benefits and challenges of implementing the model, including how culture was... -
Seeking Safety - Aboriginal Child Protection Diversion Trials evaluation
About this evaluation: This report presents findings from an evaluation of three Aboriginal-led child protection diversion trials (pilots) – Aboriginal Led Case Conferencing (ALCC) run by VACCA, Garinga Bupup program run by Bendigo and District... -
Showcasing Aboriginal-led Evidence (OPEN Symposium 2025)
About this webinar: This webinar recording from OPEN Symposium 2025 explores how Aboriginal communities, practitioners, and researchers are reshaping the way evidence is defined and used, centring Aboriginal voices and ways of knowing, being and doing.... -
VACCA's Aboriginal-led Case Conferencing Model (OPEN Symposium 2023)
About this webinar: This webinar explores findings from the Aboriginal Child Protection Diversion Trials evaluation, with a focus on VACCA’s Aboriginal-led Case Conferencing Model. The presentation shows how the model aimed to divert Aboriginal...
