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Closing the gap: facts and figures on Indigenous advancement Closing the Gap: facts and figures on Indigenous advancement
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Coag set specific targets for Closing the Gap in 2008, which included halving the gap in mortality rates between Indigenous and non-Indigenous children under the age of five within a decade.Coag set specific targets for Closing the Gap in 2008, which included halving the gap in mortality rates between Indigenous and non-Indigenous children under the age of five within a decade.
Guardian Australia has covered multiple aspects of the closing the gap initiative, as well as other disparities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians not covered by the initiative, such as incarceration rates. Here’s a round-up of all the coverage and comment: Guardian Australia has covered multiple aspects of the Closing the Gap initiative, as well as other disparities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians not covered by the initiative, such as incarceration rates. Here’s a round-up of all the coverage and comment:
Coag report reveals failures on Indigenous education and employmentCoag report reveals failures on Indigenous education and employment
Indigenous access to early childhood education and Year 12 completion is on the up, but Indigenous students are struggling in the years in between.Indigenous access to early childhood education and Year 12 completion is on the up, but Indigenous students are struggling in the years in between.
Northern Territory leads in closing Indigenous life expectancy gapNorthern Territory leads in closing Indigenous life expectancy gap
The Northern Territory is the only Australian state or territory on track to close the life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians within a generation – but it will still have the highest child mortality rate in the country.The Northern Territory is the only Australian state or territory on track to close the life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians within a generation – but it will still have the highest child mortality rate in the country.
Indigenous Australian death rates still high despite ‘close the gap’ project Indigenous Australian death rates still high despite Close the Gap project
Indigenous Australians are still more likely to die sooner than non-Indigenous Australians, despite government initiatives to close the gap. The latest mortality rate figures show the rate of deaths per 100,000 Indigenous Australians is more than twice that of non-Indigenous people.Indigenous Australians are still more likely to die sooner than non-Indigenous Australians, despite government initiatives to close the gap. The latest mortality rate figures show the rate of deaths per 100,000 Indigenous Australians is more than twice that of non-Indigenous people.
Disadvantaged young people face ‘life sentence of poverty and exclusion’Disadvantaged young people face ‘life sentence of poverty and exclusion’
A lost generation of disadvantaged young people not engaged in work or study have been warned they could face a “life sentence of poverty and exclusion” in light of a government report that finds vast discrepancies in educational achievement based on wealth.A lost generation of disadvantaged young people not engaged in work or study have been warned they could face a “life sentence of poverty and exclusion” in light of a government report that finds vast discrepancies in educational achievement based on wealth.
Indigenous Australians bear brunt of long hospital waiting timesIndigenous Australians bear brunt of long hospital waiting times
Indigenous Australians are suffering disproportionately from long hospital waiting times as the number of cataract surgeries and knee replacements surge. The annual hospital statistics report shows little improvement in overall waiting times for elective surgery at the national level.Indigenous Australians are suffering disproportionately from long hospital waiting times as the number of cataract surgeries and knee replacements surge. The annual hospital statistics report shows little improvement in overall waiting times for elective surgery at the national level.
Welfare quarantining: does it work?Welfare quarantining: does it work?
Setting aside part of a welfare benefit for staples such as food has existed in the NT since 2007 and the program has affected some positively, some negatively.Setting aside part of a welfare benefit for staples such as food has existed in the NT since 2007 and the program has affected some positively, some negatively.
Indigenous imprisonment rates: Australia needs better sentencingIndigenous imprisonment rates: Australia needs better sentencing
The high court found that social disadvantage should be taken into account in sentencing but sadly provided no answers regarding the disproportionate imprisonment of Aboriginal people.The high court found that social disadvantage should be taken into account in sentencing but sadly provided no answers regarding the disproportionate imprisonment of Aboriginal people.
Anaemia hits Indigenous children in remote communities in NT and WAAnaemia hits Indigenous children in remote communities in NT and WA
Almost 90% of Aboriginal children under two years old suffer anaemia at least once because they are not getting enough nutrition in remote communities in the Northern Territory and Western Australia, a study by the Fred Hollows Foundation has found.Almost 90% of Aboriginal children under two years old suffer anaemia at least once because they are not getting enough nutrition in remote communities in the Northern Territory and Western Australia, a study by the Fred Hollows Foundation has found.
Tony Abbott says work policy good for Indigenous unemployedTony Abbott says work policy good for Indigenous unemployed
Tony Abbott has attempted to justify his employment participation policy that pays long-term unemployed on Newstart and Youth Allowance bonuses of up to $15,500.Tony Abbott has attempted to justify his employment participation policy that pays long-term unemployed on Newstart and Youth Allowance bonuses of up to $15,500.
Health costs mount for Indigenous Australians in remote areasHealth costs mount for Indigenous Australians in remote areas
Health expenditure on potentially preventable hospital treatment of Indigenous Australians is more than double the expenditure on non-Indigenous Australians, a new report shows – but the cause is unclear.Health expenditure on potentially preventable hospital treatment of Indigenous Australians is more than double the expenditure on non-Indigenous Australians, a new report shows – but the cause is unclear.
Indigenous incomes still not keeping up with Australian averageIndigenous incomes still not keeping up with Australian average
The gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous incomes has widened but increasing access to education could help reduce it, according to a new report.The gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous incomes has widened but increasing access to education could help reduce it, according to a new report.
Western Australia will go it alone to close Indigenous health gapWestern Australia will go it alone to close Indigenous health gap
Western Australia has refused to give in-principle support to re-signing the closing the gap Indigenous health agreement, instead announcing it will fund initiatives itself over the next year. Western Australia has refused to give in-principle support to re-signing the Closing the Gap Indigenous health agreement, instead announcing it will fund initiatives itself over the next year.
Indigenous incarceration rates are a national shameIndigenous incarceration rates are a national shame
Aboriginal prisoners make up a quarter of the prison population yet account for only 3% of the general population.Aboriginal prisoners make up a quarter of the prison population yet account for only 3% of the general population.