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Local solution to Closing the Gap – council takes pioneering new approach to Indigenous disadvantage

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Abstract

Despite nearly 20 years of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continues to lag behind other Australians.

The most recent update from the Productivity Commission found only four of the 19 targets are on track. Areas such as imprisonment and suicide rates are worsening.

Original languageEnglish
Pages1-5
Specialist publicationThe Conversation
PublisherThe Conversation Media Group Ltd
Publication statusPublished - 5 Jun 2025

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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