Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services

There are a number of organisations in Darebin that support young people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

If you identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, there are a number of organisations in Darebin that can support you.

Victorian Aboriginal Health Service

The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) provides a variety of services, including medical and dental clinics, counselling and community programs.

VAHS Fitzroy and Epping are open and available to help. The Preston clinic is currently closed but family counselling services are available over the phone and through video consults. Please call 9403 3300 or visit the VAHS website for more details.

Address: 238-250 Plenty Rd, Preston, 3072
Phone: 9403 3300
After-hours locum service: 132 660

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency

The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is the lead Aboriginal child and family welfare organisation in Victoria. It protects and promote the rights of Aboriginal children and young people.

It also has support for community members who need help during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes emergency relief packs and supermarket home delivery.

Address: 340 Bell St, Preston, 3072
Phone: 9287 8800

Bert Williams Aboriginal Youth Services

The Bert Williams Aboriginal Youth Services (BWAYS) is managed by the Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association Limited (VACSAL). They provide crisis accommodation, a justice program and an early school leavers program.

Address: 21 Normandy Avenue, Thornbury
Phone: 9484 5310

Changes to service

The BWAYS has reduced its services but is still here to help. For more details please call Karin on 0439 206 756.