Closing The Gap Strategy

Success of Closing the gap strategy

The ‘Closing the gap’ strategy has so far been taking its toll at a slow pace. This strategy is a set of national actions aimed at reducing Indigenous Disadvantage. Although some success in health and care have been achieved, greater engagement of elders and shorter time frames are being demanded. There are numerous aims and strategies that need to be considered if we are planning to close the gap in the next 2 years. Currently, the policy has been going off at a slow start, never the less, many new implements have been introduced thorough out the years, so that we are able to reduce the gap at a faster pace. Closing the gap strategy was introduced for a number of reasons, which involve the improvement
Later on, the Australian Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, apologised for the wrong doings of Indigenous peoples, and singed a report saying that people all around the world are now taking action to reduce Indigenous Disadvantage (Australians Together, 2013). There are countless reasons for the set up of Closing the gap, including the life expectancy of Indigenous peoples. Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people expect to live 10-17 years less than other Australians. The Close the gap campaign has fought for Indigenous health equality for a long time, and finally there has been some changes in the way people conduct themselves towards Indigenous and Torres Strait islanders. To achieve this, there needs to be more focus on the accessibility of healthcare services for Indigenous and Torres Strait islanders, to be able to help those people in need. Many actions so far have been introduced, but others still need to be finalised or even started. There are innumerable strategies and aims, for Closing the gap to be fully undergoing. Many include the hospitality and care of Indigenous and Torres Strait Islanders, but others also include employment and education for adults and young children (Oxfam Australia,
The government needs to address many more strategies for us to follow, as we are not meeting up to expectations when trying to close the gap. Closing the gap isn’t about reducing Indigenous Disadvantage, it is about making the world a better place, and more sufficient wile dealing with equality. If these expectations are met, then everyone will get along, and more people will want to participate in certain events that they feel uncomfortable in