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Six hundred and thirty seven National Close the Gap Day events took place around the country - from Mornington Island to King Island, from Tom Price in WA to the Sunshine Coast in Qld.
Listen to the inspiring story of Nicole and Corey's event at the Orange Aboriginal Medical Service in rural NSW.
(Photo - NCTGD event run by the University of Sydney Medical Society.)
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Over 115,000 Australians have joined Missy Higgins, John Butler, the Adelaide Crows, and others who are calling on the Government to recognize Indigenous Australians’ right to lead a healthy life. Unfortunately, Indigenous Australians have a 17-year gap in life expectancy from non-Indigenous Australians. This gap can and must be closed within a generation. Here Missy and voices from Aboriginal health services share successful health initiatives and demonstrate why extra funding and community-control is essential in closing the 17-year life expectancy gap.
Watch the video on YouTube | Download the video (Quicktime MOV 70MB)
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Everyone's getting on board the Close the Gap campaign – even the Adelaide Crows! In preparation for their match against Fremantle on Saturday 23 February, The Crows invited 50 Aboriginal children to a training session. Led by Andrew McLeod, the team had a round of footy and then signed the Close the Gap pledge. If the Crows can do it, so can you!
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Australian music heavyweights John Butler and Keith Urban are donating all proceeds from downloads of their track "Funky Tonight" to the Close the Gap campaign. Show your support for ending the Indigenous health crisis by downloading "Funky Tonight" here (iTunes required).
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National Close the Gap day on Tuesday 18 September was celebrated at more than 300 events across the nation. If you were at an event send them in or join the group.
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Close the Gap campaign video
Hear those working at the coalface of the Indigenous health crisis talking about how we can achieve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equality within a generation.
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John Butler urges all Australians to get behind the Close the Gap campaign, and support a solution for long-term change.
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A selection of our images that make up the Close The Gap National Touring Photo Exhibition. Venue locations and dates included.
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