Close the Gap Day - 16 March 2023
Thursday 16 March was Close the Gap Day. National Close the Gap Day is observed on the third Thursday of March, and advocates for health equity of Australia’s First Nations people and educating the public about the health issues and barriers to well-being faced by them.
Since 2007, National Close the Gap Day brings together Australians from all over the country to advocate for health equity and take meaningful action to create better and more equitable conditions for the indigenous people.
The campaign encourages people and organisations to plan events that draw attention to the health issues of Australia’s indigenous people and to support legislation and programs for the improvement of their conditions.
To recognise the day, Barwon Health hosted an in-house event for staff to celebrate Close the Gap Day, with hopes of being part of the generation that reduces the disparity experienced by First Nations Peoples.
The event also launched the new Doctor's Champions Program. This program will encourage clinical staff at Barwon Health to demonstrate leadership and drive change in Aboriginal health outcomes.
