Closing The Gap

A strategy that aims to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Closing the Gap is a commitment by all Australian government agencies to work towards a better future for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It aims to close the gap of Indigenous disadvantage in areas such as health, housing, education and employment.

Funding

• Australian Government

Eligibility & Access

• A specific Closing the Gap initiative will have specific eligibility criteria.

Partnerships

• The Commonwealth Government
• The Coalition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peak Organisations
• State and Territory Governments
• Australian Local Government Association

Achievements

• Efforts are ongoing to close the life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians by 2031.
• Child Mortality: There has been progress in halving the gap in mortality rates for Indigenous children under five within a decade.
• Education: Programs have been implemented to ensure access to early childhood education for all Indigenous four-year-olds in remote communities.
• Employment: Initiatives aim to halve the gap in employment outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.