Let’s get it right!
Show your support for ending the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health crisis by holding an event to mark the fourth annual National Close the Gap Day on Thursday 25 March.
Each year, National Close the Gap Day sees hundreds of events taking place in schools, workplaces, shopping centres, community halls, churches and public spaces throughout the country as people celebrate the progress in the campaign to close the life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, and urge continued action by the Government.
National Close the Gap Day Coordinator Gary Highland said public support had played a critical role in the government’s progress so far, however it was vital that it continued to ensure the government followed through on the commitments it had made as part of its goal to close the gap by 2030.
“Last year, more than 500 events involving 25,000 people took place around Australia – from large-scale events to small gatherings in people’s homes,” Mr Highland said. “We’re hoping for even bigger numbers this year.”
Last year’s events ranged from bush tucker days and Indigenous music performances, to school children spelling out CLOSE THE GAP, mural painting, morning teas and Aboriginal community controlled health service open days.
Oxfam will supply people with everything they need to run an event in their home, workplace or community.
For more information go to http://www.oxfam.org.au/closethegap
