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State and Territory Close The Gap commitments
07 May 2009
Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia, along with the federal government, have signed the Close The Gap statement of intent. The statement commits governments to improving Indigenous health.
One of the commitments refers to social determinants:
"We commit: To working collectively to systematically address the social determinants that impact on achieving health equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples."
Other state and territory governments have made various commitments to improving Indigenous health but are yet to fully commit to the Close The Gap statement of intent.
Find out what you can do to influence your state or territory government to commit to closing the gap.
| Government | Has signed Close The Gap statement? | Other current significant Indigenous health commitments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal | YES | National Strategic Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health 2003-2013: ensures that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples enjoy a healthy life equal to that of the general population that is enriched by a strong living culture, dignity and justice. |
| Northern Territory | NO | Closing the gap of Indigenous disadvantage program: ensures improvements in housing, education, community safety and child protection.
Aboriginal health and families: a five year framework for action: reform to health and family wellbeing services. |
| Queensland | YES | Established the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Council to advise on Close The Gap strategies.
Established the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation to support education opportunities for Indigenous people. Reports quarterly on Close The Gap commitments. |
| New South Wales | NO | The NSW Aboriginal Health Impact Statement ensures the needs and interests of Aboriginal people are "embedded" in state health initiatives.
Agreement on the Health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, NSW: aims to improve health status of Indigenous people in NSW. |
| Australian Capital Territory | NO | Committed $14.1m over 4 years in Nov 07 for Indigenous health and education. $10.8 million of this is to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-specific alcohol and drug rehabilitation service. |
| Victoria | YES | Aboriginal Services Plan (Department of Human Services): focuses on preventative healthcare.
ICAP (Improving Care for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Patients): improves the access to mainstream health services for Indigenous people. |
| Tasmania | NO | Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategic Plan 2006-2010 | South Australia | NO | Aboriginal Community Enhancement Program: aims to strengthen the capacity of Aboriginal communities to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for their community. |
| Western Australia | YES | Aboriginal health impact statement: ensures Indigenous health needs are incorporated in policies and programs. |
Disclaimer: This table is intended for information purposes only, and facts are subject to change. All reasonable measures have been taken to ensure the quality, reliability, and accuracy of the information.
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