Latest Closing the Gap News

Some good news but the main challenge is closing the funding gap
Closing Gap By Investing In Jobs And Housing
Building a better and fairer education system for a future made in Australia
Call For Nominations For First Nations Health Governance Group
Grants prioritise Aboriginal-led responses to family violence
Albanese Government Delivers CDU Medical School
Australian Government Delivers CDU Medical School
State Budget delivers support for Aboriginal Western Australians
First Nations imprisonment is already at a record high. Unless government policy changes, it will only get worse
First Nations peoples given best start to life at NBMLHD
Sector-first Approach To Indigenous Health Research
The Australian public service is letting Indigenous people down. How do we fix it?
Speech – WA Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector
Paving Road For First Nations Digital Inclusion
Assistant Minister For Indigenous Australians, Speech
Australian Prime Minister Doorstop interview – Alice Springs
Over $7.7 million for East Arnhem Land youth to grow up strong
Appointment of leaders brings truth-telling and healing closer
First Nations Director Scholarships Awarded
Assistant Minister For Health And Aged Care, Speech 22 April
Homes for Queenslanders: Action to Close the Gap for First Nations communities
People or planet? We must invest in both for a sustainable future
Australia needs a revitalised National Water Initiative
Katie Kiss commences as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner
What is kinship care? Why is it favoured for Aboriginal children over foster care?
National Negotiations To Ease Housing Crisis
First Nations health leaders and Health Ministers gather to progress Close the Gap reform agenda
New bail and performance crime laws passed to prevent youth crime
To close the gap in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equity, support Indigenous GPs: RACGP
Inclusion, Equity And Diversity Strategy 2024-2027
Close Gap 2024 Report Launch
Healthcare equity is one step to Close the Gap for rural First Nations people
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equity and justice still needs to be progressed: 15th annual Close the Gap Campaign report
Arnhem Land Water Supply Improvements Positive Step
Opinion piece: Inflation fight vital but Budget also plans for future
Australian and Northern Territory Governments agree to fully and fairly fund all NT public schools
Press Conference – Binjari, Northern Territory
Australian Prime Minister Press Conference – Binjari, Northern Territory
NSW Government takes action to make communities safer and support young people in regions
Australian Prime Minister Radio Interview – ABC AM
Partnership Agreement with Aboriginal Leadership Group launched
Strengthening the Healthcare Workforce: First Nations Health Worker Traineeship Program Launched
Surfest Indigenous Classic makes waves for Aboriginal competitors and businesses
New Closing Gap Data
Government to pay super on paid parental leave, benefitting 180,000 families a year
“I could do it tomorrow” – Attorney General boasts that he can, and will not, raise age of criminal responsibility
$50 Million For 50 New Junior Rangers Programs
Bringing Barbara McGrady’s Photography To Life