Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA)
There has been a history within Australia of forced removal of Aboriginal children from their families and their communities (now referred to as the "stolen generations") on the basis of colour and cultural identity. VACCA operates within the context that Aboriginal children continue to be significantly over-represented in the protection and care system within Victoria. VACCA considers that it has the responsibility and the opportunity to promote, advocate for, and achieve positive changes in the lives of Indigenous children, their families and their community.VACCA's objectives include the preservation, strengthening and protection of the cultural and spiritual identity of Indigenous children and to provide culturally appropriate and quality services which are responsive to the needs of the Indigenous community.
VACCA provides the following services: Family Support, Lakidjeka Crisis Support, Extended Care and Permanent Care, Family Preservation, Kurnai and a Debriefing Officer.
CONTACT DETAILS
Head Office
139 Nicholson St, East Brunswick 3057
Tel: (03) 8388 1855
Fax: (03) 8388 1898 (Corporate/Admin/Link Up) or 8388 1888 (Service Delivery)
Email: vacca@vacca.org
Website: www.vacca.org