National Close the Gap is a campaign achieving great results and this has only happened with community support. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people still die 10-17 years younger than non-indigenous Australians so closing the gap will not be done overnight. In 2006, 40 national organisations came together to form Close the Gap, Australia’s largest ever campaign to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is one of the critical success factors. With continued support from the public, we can ensure the Australian Government continues to work with Indigenous communities, recommit additional funding and invest in real partnership.
For more information go to: www.oxfam.org.au/act/events/close-the-gap-day.
