#closethegap #Ballarat#NationalClosetheGapDay #CTGDay2025
The term Close the Gap is used by all governments for policies designed to reduce the disparity between First Nations people and the rest of the population, when considering the fundamental elements for a happy and healthy life.
Experts at the Productivity Commission monitor the education, health, security, employment, housing and life expectancy of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Where these outcomes between the two cultural groups are different, it is described as a gap.
The first Closing the Gap policy was launched in 2008 after campaigning from Indigenous health organisations and was agreed to by state, territory and federal governments.
EVENTS ACROSS Ballarat and BEYOND
The Close the Gap Campaign is pleased to invite you to attend the official National Close the Gap Day event on 20 March 2025.
Hosted in Melbourne at the Aborigines Advancement League, the Close the Gap Campaign will launch our 2025 report.
To register your in-person attendance visit
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../national-close-the-gap
The Close the Gap Campaign is pleased to invite you to attend the official National Close the Gap Day event on 20 March 2025.
Hosted in Melbourne at the Aborigines Advancement League, the Close the Gap Campaign will launch our 2025 report.
To register your in-person attendance visithttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../national-close-the-gap...
If you cannot attend, no need to register, please watch the live streamhttps://vimeo.com/event/4944247
All are welcome. We hope to see you there.
In solidarity, we journey together.
#NationalClosetheGapDay #ClosetheGapDay2025 #ClosetheGapReport2025 #JourneyTogether #AgencyLeadershipReform
Grampians Health First Nations Health Team invites you to a morning tea for Close the Gap Day
RSVP 20th March ahlodept@gh.org.au or contact Makayla on 0491 849 272
We will be joined by special guest, diabetes clinical nurse Caroline to yarn about health, wellbeing and diabetes.
WHEN: Thursday 27th March, 11:30am - 1pm
WHERE: Ballarat Base Hospital
Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Office's new Community Space,
Drummond St North, Ballarat
Aboriginal Health - Ballarat Health Service
BADAC Close the Gap Day 2025
RESCHEDULED TO
4th AUGUST 2025
For more information contact
April Burgoyne
Social and Emotional Wellbeing Team
Ballarat And District
Aboriginal Co-operative
108 Armstrong Street Nth Ballarat Vic 3350
PO Box 643 Ballarat Vic 3353
P 03 5331 5344
BADAC's Yirram burron Hub
Connected Beginnings Open Day
WHEN: 11AM - 2PM, 21st MARCH
WHERE: 111 Rubicon St, Sebastapol
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families with children 0-5 years
Contact Yirram burron hub - 5332 6321
or BADAC 5331 5344
BADAC's Platypus Tracks Newsletter:005ae0_6a6a25fac24c46a38f92822af6e56795.pdf
RESOURCES
What is in the National Agreement on Closing the Gap?
What is in the National Agreement on Closing the Gap?
What is in the National Agreement on Closing the Gap?
‘Close the Gap’ is a phrase you may have heard in discussions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and equality. But do you know how you can help to Close the Gap?
For 25 years the Sea of Hands has been a symbol of solidarity with First Nations Peoples. Participants book a SoH visit for events such as National Close the Gap Day, Reconciliation Week, and NAIDOC Week.
ANTAR has long advocated for governments to address health and other inequalities that disproportionately affect First Nations Peoples. There are systemic, entrenched and pervasive inequities that burden First Nations people and communities and impact life outcomes overall.
Closing the Gap targets: key findings and implications (6March 2025)
Closing the Gap targets: key findings and implications (6March 2025)
This report presents the current state and progress over time of 14 of 17 targets endorsed in the 2020 National Agreement on Closing the Gap. The trends are analysed by various geographic, demographic and socioeconomic factors. The key factors associated with each target are identified by reviewing Australian and international literature,
This report presents the current state and progress over time of 14 of 17 targets endorsed in the 2020 National Agreement on Closing the Gap. The trends are analysed by various geographic, demographic and socioeconomic factors. The key factors associated with each target are identified by reviewing Australian and international literature, and by modelling target outcomes using a wide range of population, administrative and survey data. The implications of the findings are discussed in the context of existing policy and programs.
CONNECT WITH COUNTRY AND MOB
Woowookarung
Woowookarung - ‘place of plenty’ is part of the traditional lands of the Wadawurrung Aboriginal people.
Enjoy and discover the nature of Woowookarung Regional Park.
Dementia-friendly Forest and Sensory Trail
With pathways to allow wheelchairs and carers, assistance dogs, and groups from residential aged care facilities, the trail is an acce
Woowookarung - ‘place of plenty’ is part of the traditional lands of the Wadawurrung Aboriginal people.
Enjoy and discover the nature of Woowookarung Regional Park.
Dementia-friendly Forest and Sensory Trail
With pathways to allow wheelchairs and carers, assistance dogs, and groups from residential aged care facilities, the trail is an accessible opportunity for people living with dementia to enjoy being in nature.
Recreation Road, MOUNT CLEAR Victoria 3350
Perridak Arts Mair St
Wander down to this unique art gallery in Central Ballarat.
Perridak Arts is owned and operated by Ballarat & District Aboriginal Cooperative and shines a light on First Nation’s artists and creators from the local district.
2/214 Mair St, Ballarat Central
P 03 5331 1309
Mt Buninyong
Wadawurrung Dja
Whether you plan to climb to the top for the views, or prefer to simply wander through the endless trees with your four-legged friend – Mount Buninyong is the region’s best kept photography secret.
Local tip – when it’s snowing, this is where you’ll capture the best photos.
