Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders have a life expectancy significantly less than other Australians.

Through COAG (Council of Australian Governments), all governments have pledged to develop and implement coordinated strategies to address the key causes and determinants of Indigenous disadvantage, underpinned by a new approach to governance and shared accountability.  Governments have committed to the six Closing the Gap targets to address Indigenous disadvantge across urban, rural and remote areas.

To support this work, COAG has also agreed to seven strategic platforms or 'building blocks' as a means of meeting these targets:

early childhood schooling health economic participation healthy home safe communities, and governance and leadership

The evidence indicates that these are the areas requiring priority investment, and improvements in these areas will have the greatest impact.

Important and Relevant Links and Documents

To read more on National Reform click here.

For Grampians specific data click here.

Click here for the relevant Victorian Department Health Link.

Click here to access the Aboriginal Affairs Victoria.

Employing Indigenous Australians - A Guide for Employers

A Guide - How Healthy is Your Approach to Aboriginal Health - July 2009

Victorian Aboriginal Health Plan 2009

Framework for Measuring Wellbeing:  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples 2010 (First Issue)

 

For more information on Closing the Gap on Aboriginal Health Outcomes call Taryn Marks on (03) 5362 1226.