What is the aim of the "Closing the Gap" campaign?

The aim of the "Closing the Gap" campaign is to bridge health disparities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. This initiative addresses the significant gaps in health, education, and economic opportunities that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. By focusing on improving health outcomes and ensuring access to essential services, the campaign seeks to foster equality and promote better quality of life for Indigenous Australians.

The efforts are guided by the acknowledgment that there are profound differences in health status, life expectancy, and access to healthcare services between these populations, which require targeted policies and programs to address these inequities. Through measures such as increased funding, cultural competency in healthcare delivery, and community engagement, the campaign is intended to create systematic changes that help close these gaps.