Established in 1938, the VHA elevates a unified member voice to government, influences policy on sector critical issues, and presents forward-thinking solutions to achieve a strong healthcare system that meets the needs of all Victorians.
The VHA connects members at executive and director levels to shape advocacy and support collaboration. Through a deep understanding of Victoria’s public healthcare sector, the VHA supports sector capability through the delivery of tailored development programs to meet the growing demands of Victoria’s current and future healthcare leaders.
VHA members represent 85% of Victoria’s publicly funded health sector and span a range of healthcare organisations. Working from metropolitan through to rural areas, VHA members deliver accessible healthcare services in line with the needs of the Victorian community.
State of the Health Sector
The VHA’s State of the Health Sector Report explores priorities, opportunities and innovation from leaders from across the Victorian publicly funded healthcare sector.
In 2025, the VHA surveyed public healthcare organisations across metropolitan, regional and rural Victoria to produce its inaugural State of the Health Sector Report.
The findings presented in this Report are about a sector demonstrating commitment, adaptability and resilience and rising to the challenge to deliver the healthcare that Victorian communities need.
Read the State of the Health Sector Report here
VHA Healthcare InFocus
As the trusted source of knowledge and insights for Victoria’s publicly funded healthcare sector, the VHA’s digital publication shares important news with a wide, diverse and engaged audience. VHA Healthcare InFocus shines a spotlight on critical sector updates, while elevating the experiences of members and healthcare organisations across the state.
Read issue 1 here. Issue 2 coming June 2026, subscribe now
Victorian Health Investment Strategy
The Victorian Health Investment Strategy provides a comprehensive plan for strategic investment across acute care and emergency services, primary and community care, and health prevention and promotion. It lays the foundation for the investment which is needed in Victoria’s publicly funded healthcare system and expands on the VHA’s Victorian and Federal budget submissions, which outline key funding priorities for the coming year.
Read the Victorian Health Investment Strategy here
Leadership Development
The VHA is committed to building the capability and capacity of Victoria’s public healthcare sector board directors and senior leaders.
The VHA is currently developing a member-endorsed Leadership Capability Framework for the purpose of supporting the sector to deliver the most effective outcomes and experience for all Victorians accessing care. Once complete, the VHA Leadership Capability Framework will be used as the foundational guide to inform the development of leadership capability across the sector.
The VHA offers a variety of professional development opportunities for leaders at all levels. Find out more here.
