Close the Gap Day 16 March 2023
What is Close the Gap Day?
We are pleased to invite you to Close the Gap Day event
Event details
Date: Thursday 16 March 2023
Time: 11.00 am – 12.30pm AEDST
Building: Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council
Address: 35 Harvey Street, Little Bay NSW 2036
Sydney Livestream
If you cannot attend in person our Close the Gap launch in Sydney on March 16
Sydney Livestream will be broadcasting nationally our event
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National Close the Gap Day Live Stream (Register)
Hosted by Dan Bourchier at the Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council NSW, we are excited to once again, host a live event.
*Keynote speakers:
Bridget Cama – Co-Chair of the Uluru Youth Dialogue – The Uluru Statement from the Heart
Panel members:
Clarke Webb –Bularri Muurlay Nyanggan – 2 Path Strong Nyanggan ( BMNAC), Founder and CEO
Alanah – Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School ( GGFS), Principal
Desiree Leha – @BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation Policy Officer
Adam Hansen –@Aurora Foundation RISE manager
*Additional speakers to be confirmed
2023 Close the Gap Report, “Strong Culture, Strong Youth: Our Legacy, Our Future”.
This year’s Report explores how the cultural determinants of health play a vital role in achieving long-term health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities, with a particular focus on the organisations and individuals that work to enrich the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and youth.
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Event is free but registration is essential as places are limited
Light food and beverages provided after the event.
For more than a decade now, Australians from every corner of the country, in schools, businesses and community groups, have shown their support for Close the Gap by marking National Close the Gap Day on the third Thursday in March each year.
This National Close the Gap Day, we have an opportunity to send our governments a clear message that Australians value health equality as a fundamental right for all.
On National Close the Gap Day we encourage you to host an activity in your workplace, home, community or school.
Our aim is to bring people together to share information, and most importantly, to take meaningful action in support of achieving health equality for First Nations Peoples by 2032.
How to get involved in National Close the Gap Day
- Register your activity. You can download some online resources to support your event
- Invite your friends, workmates and family to join you
- Take action by signing the Close the Gap pledge and asking your friends and colleagues to do the same
- Call, tweet or write to your local Member of Parliament and tell them that you want them to Close the Gap
- Listen to and share the stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on Facebook – visit our Close the Gap Facebook page.(link is external)
- Share your photos and stories on social media. Use the hashtag #ClosetheGap
- Donate to help our work on Close the Gap
With events ranging from workplace morning teas, sports days, school events and public events in hospitals and offices around the country — tens of thousands of people take part each year to make a difference.
Your actions can create lasting change. Be part of the generation that closes the gap.
Start your own activity for Close the Gap Day
National Close the Gap Day will take place on 16 March 2023.
Organising and running a National Close the Gap Day activity is easy and fun.
Each activity plays an important role. By spreading the word, collecting pledges and showing your support, you will help hold governments to account on their commitment towards health equality for all Australians.
Your National Close the Gap Day activity can be any size and shape, even held on a day of your choosing – whatever suits you. What is most important is that you take part and help us demand health equality for First Peoples of Australia.
Start your own activity for Close the Gap Day
National Close the Gap Day will take place on 16 March 2023.
Organising and running a National Close the Gap Day activity is easy and fun
Each activity plays an important role. By spreading the word, collecting pledges and showing your support, you will help hold governments to account on their commitment towards health equality for all Australians.
Your National Close the Gap Day activity can be any size and shape, even held on a day of your choosing – whatever suits you. What is most important is that you take part and help us demand health equality for First Peoples of Australia.
Who holds National Close The Gap Day events?
Workplaces: Express your support for fair health and wellbeing outcomes for all Australians as a team and deliver a positive health message to colleagues. Aligning your organisation with National Close the Gap Day will put your corporate values into action and deliver a positive health message to colleagues.
Schools: All schools in Australia can be supporters and encourage participation in National Close the Gap Day in their own community. Visit our Schools Toolkit for a list of event ideas and curriculum resources.
Sports clubs: Consider holding a National Close the Gap Day competition or round.
Ideas anyone can do:
Love to cook? Host a dinner party/afternoon tea, watch a Close the Gap video and have a discussion about Indigenous health.
Street BBQ? Invite your neighbours over for a BBQ, share photos and join the campaign on online.
Maybe you have an unique idea on how to mark National Close the Gap Day, we would love to hear about it!
Still not sure?
Please register anyway, our team can help you through organising an activity. Just choose the ‘Not sure yet’ option.
We invite members of the public, schools and organisations to support the Close the gap campaign and or donate.
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